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Quick Buy from Dashboard

You can buy directly from any alert on the dashboard without opening the terminal. Hover the ⚡ button on an alert card to expand the Quick Buy bar:
ElementWhat It Does
Price pillShows current market price in cents
100/100 / 500 / 1K/1K / 5KPreset amounts — click to buy instantly
Custom inputType any dollar amount and press Enter or click →
The button remembers your last preset. Click it directly (without hovering) to repeat your last amount.
Quick Buy places a GTC limit order at the current midpoint price. Minimum order is 5 shares. You must have completed Polymarket onboarding — look for the Activate Trading button in the header if you haven’t.

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Finding a Market and Placing a Trade

Two ways to find markets:
  • From alerts - Click any alert to open that market’s terminal
  • Search - Press SPACE to search by keyword
1

Choose BUY or SELL

BUY to acquire shares, SELL to exit a position.
2

Choose Order Type

TypeHow It Works
MarketExecutes instantly at best available price
LimitYou set the price, waits for a match
3

Enter Amount

Enter in USD or shares - hit settings button in top right to choose preferred. Use quick buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) to size based on your balance.Minimum: $1 for limit orders, 5 shares minimum.
4

Review and Confirm

Check total cost, shares you’ll receive, and potential profit. Click confirm.

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Order Types

Market Orders - Fast, simple, but price can slip on large orders. Best for small trades or when you need to act quickly. Limit Orders - You control the exact price, but may not fill if the market doesn’t reach it. Best for larger trades or specific price targets.

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Reading the Order Book

Orderbook
TermMeaning
BidHighest price buyers will pay
AskLowest price sellers accept
SpreadGap between bid and ask

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Profit Example

Buy 100 YES shares at $0.40 = $40 spent

If YES wins: 100 × $1.00 = $100 → $60 profit
If NO wins: 100 × $0.00 = $0 → $40 loss

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Troubleshooting

Check your balance, verify market is still open, and for limit orders check if your price is reasonable.
Market orders can slip. Use limit orders for exact prices.
Your price may be too far from market. Check the order book and adjust.

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Next Steps

Manage Orders

Track and manage your trades

Withdraw

Take your winnings out