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Can I use Polymarket in the US? What traders need to know

Short answer: not via polymarket.com for new orders. Polymarket blocks the United States from placing new trades on polymarket.com; a separate CFTC-regulated pathway exists for US users who complete KYC. That means most US-based traders cannot open new positions on the public site, though they can close some positions in certain restricted regions. Below I explain what that restriction means, legal-safe alternatives, and where PolyArb fits into the workflow for traders who can access Polymarket.

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Why Polymarket is restricted in the US

Polymarket geo-blocks new orders from the United States on polymarket.com. This is a platform-level restriction, not a wallet or gas issue. Polymarket also enforces similar regional rules for other countries listed in their restrictions. Polymarket provides a separate, CFTC-regulated pathway for US users that requires KYC. If you’re in the US and haven’t completed that KYC route, you can’t place new orders on the public site. VPNs or other workarounds are prohibited by Polymarket’s Terms of Service and risk account suspension.

Options if you’re a US trader

If you want legitimate access, follow Polymarket’s CFTC pathway and complete the required KYC; that is the platform-approved route for US residents. For traders outside the US or those already onboarded through the CFTC path, Polymarket functions normally on Polygon using pUSD and the CLOB. If you cannot access Polymarket, consider other regulated exchanges, but note differences in market structure — Polymarket uses a CLOB and ERC-1155 CTF tokens, which many alternatives don’t mirror exactly.

How PolyArb helps traders who can trade

PolyArb is a non-custodial arbitrage bot built for Polymarket traders. It runs live today at $99/month, with 40ms latency compared with ~800ms for free bots, and includes Telegram and Discord alerts. PolyArb guarantees a $7.62 minimum edge per trade modelled into its alerts, helping you act on intra-market spreads quickly. PolyArb does not bypass geo restrictions; it integrates with your wallet and the Polymarket CLOB where you already have permission to trade. Always account for resolution, slippage, fees, and settlement timing when acting on an edge.

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FAQ

Can I use Polymarket in the US with a VPN?
No. VPN use to evade geographic restrictions violates Polymarket’s Terms of Service and risks account suspension. The proper path for US residents is the CFTC-regulated KYC process.
If I live in the US, can I close existing positions on Polymarket?
Some restricted regions allow close-only activity; availability depends on the specific regional rule. The United States is blocked from new orders on polymarket.com; check Polymarket’s official restrictions page for up-to-date details.
Does PolyArb work for US traders?
PolyArb works where your Polymarket account and wallet have trading permissions. PolyArb is non-custodial and does not circumvent geo rules — US traders must use the Polymarket CFTC route to trade legitimately.
What’s included in PolyArb’s subscription?
PolyArb includes the live arbitrage bot, Telegram and Discord alerts, low-latency execution infrastructure, and the $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge model for identified opportunities. It’s non-custodial and lives on top of your wallet access to Polymarket.

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