Crypto Bot Arbitrage on Polymarket with PolyArb
Crypto bot arbitrage means using software to spot and execute price inefficiencies faster than manual traders. On Polymarket that usually looks like buying every outcome whose summed best-asks fall below $1.00 to lock an edge. PolyArb is a paid bot tuned for intra-Polymarket arbitrage: non-custodial, live today, $99/month, 40ms latency vs ~800ms for free bots, and a $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge per trade. Below I explain how it works, why Polymarket is a fit, and what to watch for.
How crypto bot arbitrage actually works
Arbitrage on outcome markets is mechanical: when the sum of best-ask prices across outcomes is less than $1.00 you can buy a complete set and later redeem winners for $1.00 each. For binaries you buy both YES and NO if their best-asks sum to under $1.00. The raw profit equals $1.00 minus that sum, minus fees and slippage. Execution speed matters because spreads are often small and fleeting. A bot monitors the CLOB, submits FAK orders, and handles CTF split/merge operations via the Relayer so trades are gasless for users.
Why Polymarket is a good venue for bots
Polymarket uses a Central Limit Order Book and Gnosis CTF outcome tokens, which produce transparent, tradable prices you can program against. Markets settle on Polygon with pUSD, and the Relayer sponsors gas — that simplifies automation. The platform exposes public APIs and a market WebSocket for real-time book data you need to detect arbitrage windows. Polymarket also has category-specific taker fees (0–1.8%) and tick-size rules that affect fill probability. These platform mechanics are why specialized bots outperform generic, slower tools.
What PolyArb provides
PolyArb focuses on intra-Polymarket arb with product features tuned to that workflow: 40ms latency execution, Telegram and Discord alerts, non-custodial operation, and a $99/month subscription. The service advertises a $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge per trade and is live today for traders who meet geographic rules. PolyArb routes orders through the CLOB and automates CTF operations. Compared with free bots that often run at ~800ms, lower latency improves fill rates on 2–3% raw spreads typical in liquid markets.
Risks and an operational checklist
Never call arbitrage risk-free. Practical risks include resolution and UMA dispute delays, slippage or partial fills, fee changes, smart-contract bugs, and geo-restrictions that block new orders from some countries. Settlement timing and oracle disputes can lengthen exposure. Checklist before you automate: confirm your jurisdiction can place orders, fund pUSD, test fills in low size, monitor taker fees per category, and ensure you understand split/merge/redeem timing. Use alerts and caps in the bot to limit execution during edge anomalies.
Start capturing Polymarket edges with PolyArb
Subscribe to PolyArb for $99/month to get 40ms execution, Telegram + Discord alerts, non-custodial flows, and the $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge per trade. Sign up and test in your markets today.
FAQ
- What is a crypto bot arbitrage strategy?
- It’s an automated strategy that watches price differences within a market (or across markets) and executes trades to lock profit. On Polymarket intra-market arb buys complete outcome sets when their best-asks sum to less than $1.00.
- How much does PolyArb cost and what does it include?
- PolyArb is $99/month and includes 40ms-latency execution, Telegram and Discord alerts, non-custodial order routing through the CLOB, and automated CTF operations. It also advertises a $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge per trade.
- Are there legal or geographic limits to running an arb bot?
- Yes. Polymarket geoblocks new orders in many jurisdictions and prohibits VPN bypass. Some regions are close-only or fully blocked. Confirm you can place orders from your IP and follow Polymarket’s terms.
- How does PolyArb compare to cross-platform bots?
- PolyArb focuses on intra-Polymarket arbitrage only. Cross-platform arb compares prices between different exchanges and has different latencies and settlement flows. If you’re targeting Kalshi, PredictIt, or others, those are separate workflows and outside PolyArb’s current scope.