2026-01-06 12:27:06

The prediction market platform Polymarket has recently adjusted its trading fee structure. According to its updated official documentation, starting from January 6th, the platform officially introduced a taker fee mechanism in the 15-minute cycle cryptocurrency price movement markets.

This change breaks the long-standing "zero fee" trading model that Polymarket has adhered to. What does this mean for traders? In simple terms, market makers (makers) still trade for free, but active traders (takers) now need to bear the fee costs.

This adjustment has attracted attention in the prediction market field. On one hand, fee collection can help the platform optimize operations and prevent malicious behavior; on the other hand, for users accustomed to zero-fee trading, the change in cost structure will directly impact trading strategies. Especially in high-frequency trading scenarios with short cycles like 15 minutes, accumulated fees may become a factor that many active traders need to reassess.

For Polymarket users, it is now necessary to calculate trading costs and profit ratios more carefully. This also reflects that even prediction market platforms that emphasize low costs are beginning to seek new revenue models in their commercial operations.

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DEXRobinHood

· 01-08 15:20

Here we go again, another round of rug pulls. Truly speechless. --- Zero fees are just a gimmick; you'll have to pay eventually. --- 15-minute high-frequency trading fees are indeed hurtful; you need to calculate the costs carefully. --- Maker still gets free trades, which is quite generous, but takers are going to suffer. --- All platforms will eventually follow this path; there's nothing surprising about it. --- Now it's time for more refined operations; no more reckless actions. --- Predictive markets are also starting to "innovate," hilarious. --- Costs for short-term trading are skyrocketing; sigh. --- Are rationalized fees still just disguised charges? Let's see how they adjust later. --- Poly's recent moves are a bit rushed; users need to reassess their returns.

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ForumLurker

· 01-06 19:03

Here comes the harvest again, the dream of zero fees is shattered Another "zero fee" platform starts charging, this is the current state of web3 Takers got heavily exploited, short-term traders are about to cry Polymarket: We've decided to monetize, everyone High-frequency traders are calling it professional, how much of the profit can these fees eat up? Wait, is the maker still free? This design is quite sneaky Short-term trading is getting more intense now, fees directly cut into profits Really, as long as you can make money, any promise dares to be broken Where is the promised low cost? Is this your low cost? The price of commercialization is cutting ties with users

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BearMarketBro

· 01-06 12:57

Here comes the harvest again, this time even zero fees can't be maintained Another "free" platform starts charging, speechless 15-minute high-frequency trading crashes directly, fees eat up all profits Where's the promised zero fees? Is this the promise of Web3? As expected, as long as you're alive, you have to find ways to make money, platforms are no exception Maker trading is still enjoyable, taker trading results in a bloodbath Now they are pushing retail investors out, old tricks

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GateUser-4745f9ce

· 01-06 12:55

Here comes the harvest again, zero fees turn into fees, where's the promised decentralization? Polymarket's move is really awesome; short-term high-frequency traders are directly discouraged. With fees added, I can't keep up anymore. Maybe I should just go back to CEX. Wait, is maker still free? Then I should change my strategy. This is what they call "optimized operations," got it.

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