What is multi-asset spread capture on Polymarket?
Multi-asset spread capture extends arbitrage across multiple cryptocurrency pairs — BTC, ETH, and SOL — and multiple timeframes (5m, 15m, 1h). Instead of focusing on one market, the bot monitors all available crypto UP/DOWN markets simultaneously, executing wherever the best spread opportunities appear. This diversification ensures consistent opportunity flow even when individual markets are quiet.
Why trade multiple assets instead of just BTC on Polymarket?
BTC 15-minute markets have the most liquidity but also the most competition. ETH and SOL markets have thinner orderbooks, which means larger spreads and less competition from other bots. A multi-asset approach captures $10-$60 per trade across all three assets, reducing variance and increasing total daily profit compared to single-asset strategies.
What programming language is best for Polymarket trading bots?
Rust offers the lowest latency (sub-5ms execution) but has a steep learning curve. Python is the most accessible option with 50-200ms execution — more than fast enough for most spread capture strategies where windows last 2-15 seconds. The language matters less than the strategy logic and infrastructure setup. Most profitable retail bots run Python on EU VPS servers.
How does a Polymarket spread capture bot handle risk management?
Effective risk management includes: configurable maximum pair cost thresholds (e.g., never buy above $0.98), position size limits per market, stop-loss triggers for partial positions, cooldown periods after consecutive losses, and dry-run modes for testing without capital risk. The bot should also track gas costs on Polygon and factor them into profitability calculations.
What is the difference between 5-minute and 15-minute Polymarket markets?
5-minute markets resolve faster, allowing more trades per hour but with tighter spreads ($0.01-$0.02). 15-minute markets have wider spreads ($0.03-$0.05) and more emotional volatility, producing higher per-trade profit. 1-hour markets have the widest spreads but fewer opportunities. Most profitable bots trade across all timeframes simultaneously.