Auto Trading
Auto trading lets PolyX automatically buy into Polymarket’s short-cycle up/down markets (5m, 15m, 1h) when conditions match your configured filters. You set the rules — PolyX watches the market and executes.
How It Works
Polymarket runs recurring up/down markets for tokens like BTC, ETH, SOL, and others. Each market resolves after a fixed cycle (5 minutes, 15 minutes, or 1 hour). Auto trading monitors these markets in real time and places a buy order when:
- The token matches your selected tokens (e.g., BTC, ETH)
- The cycle matches your selected cycles (e.g., 5m, 15m)
- The trade happens within your entry window (e.g., last 35 seconds before resolution)
- The price is within your configured range (e.g., 70c-92c)
When all conditions are met, PolyX buys the outcome token at the current price.
Getting Started
Open Auto Trading
Use the /autotrade command or tap “Auto Trading” from the copy trading hub to open the auto trading dashboard.
Create a Config
- Tap “Add Auto Trade”
- Choose a preset — pick from pre-built strategies or create a custom setup
- Select a wallet — if you have multiple wallets, choose which one will execute trades
- Review and adjust — edit tokens, cycles, price range, entry window, and amount per trade
- Tap “Start Auto Trade” to activate
Preset Strategies
Each preset comes with tuned price range and entry window settings:
| Preset | Price Range | Entry Window | Description |
|---|
| Closing Bell | 70c-92c | 35s | Buys high-confidence outcomes in the final seconds |
| Steady Hand | 72c-92c | 60s | Slightly wider window for more opportunities |
| Sniper | 75c-95c | 30s | Targets very high confidence with tight timing |
| Swing Trader | 60c-85c | 180s | Wider price range, enters earlier in the cycle |
| Contrarian | 26c-35c | 300s | Buys the underdog side at low prices |
| Custom | You set | You set | Full control over all parameters |
Start with Closing Bell to get a feel for how auto trading works. It’s the most conservative preset with high win probability.
Configuration Parameters
Tokens
Select which tokens to trade. Available tokens: BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, XRP, HYPE, BNB. You can enable or disable individual tokens from the picker.
Cycles
Select which market cycles to monitor: 5m, 15m, 1h. Shorter cycles have more frequent opportunities but tighter timing.
Price Range (Min/Max)
The minimum and maximum price in cents (1-99) for the outcome token. Only trades where the price falls within this range will trigger a buy.
- High range (e.g., 70-92c): Buys outcomes the market considers likely. Higher win rate, lower payout.
- Low range (e.g., 26-35c): Buys outcomes the market considers unlikely. Lower win rate, higher payout.
Entry Window (Seconds Before Close)
How many seconds before market resolution the bot is allowed to enter. A smaller window means more certainty about the outcome but fewer opportunities. A larger window gives more chances but at less predictable prices.
Amount Per Trade
The fixed dollar amount PolyX spends on each trade.
Managing Configs
From the config detail screen:
- Start / Pause — toggle the config on or off
- Edit parameters — tap any parameter button to update tokens, cycles, price range, entry window, or amount
- Rename — give the config a custom name
- Delete — permanently remove the config
Bulk Actions
From the auto trading dashboard:
- Pause All — pauses every active config
- Start All — starts every paused config
- Delete All — permanently removes all configs
Each bulk action asks for confirmation before executing.
Auto-Claim
When your auto trading positions resolve as winners, PolyX automatically claims the winnings back to your wallet. No manual action needed.
Insufficient Balance
If your wallet runs out of funds, PolyX pauses the config automatically. You’ll receive a notification with a deposit link. After depositing, restart the config manually from the detail screen.
