Why Maker Rebates?
15-minute markets move quickly. When liquidity is deeper:- Spreads tend to be tighter
- Price impact is lower
- Fills are more reliable
- Markets are more resilient during volatility
How Maker Rebates Work
- Paid daily in USDC: Rebates are calculated and distributed every day.
- Performance-based: You earn based on the share of liquidity you provided that actually got taken.
Funding
Maker Rebates are funded by taker fees collected in 15-minute crypto markets. A percentage of these fees are redistributed to makers who keep the markets liquid.| Period | Maker Rebate | Distribution Method |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9 – Jan 11, 2026 (Until Sunday Midnight UTC) | 100% | Volume-weighted |
| Jan 12 – Jan 18, 2026 | 20% | Volume-weighted |
| Jan 19 – Jan 25, 2026 | 20% | Fee-curve weighted |
Polymarket collects taker fees only in 15-minute crypto markets. The rebate percentage is at the sole discretion of Polymarket and may change over time.
Fee-Curve Weighted Rebates
Rebates are distributed using the same formula as taker fees. This ensures makers are rewarded proportionally to the fee value their liquidity generates. For each filled maker order:Taker Fee Structure
Taker fees are calculated in USDC and vary based on the share price. Fees are highest at 50% probability and lowest at the extremes (near 0% or 100%).
Fee Table (100 shares)
| Price | Trade Value | Fee (USDC) | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 | $1 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
| $0.05 | $5 | $0.003 | 0.06% |
| $0.10 | $10 | $0.02 | 0.20% |
| $0.15 | $15 | $0.06 | 0.41% |
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.13 | 0.64% |
| $0.25 | $25 | $0.22 | 0.88% |
| $0.30 | $30 | $0.33 | 1.10% |
| $0.35 | $35 | $0.45 | 1.29% |
| $0.40 | $40 | $0.58 | 1.44% |
| $0.45 | $45 | $0.69 | 1.53% |
| $0.50 | $50 | $0.78 | 1.56% |
| $0.55 | $55 | $0.84 | 1.53% |
| $0.60 | $60 | $0.86 | 1.44% |
| $0.65 | $65 | $0.84 | 1.29% |
| $0.70 | $70 | $0.77 | 1.10% |
| $0.75 | $75 | $0.66 | 0.88% |
| $0.80 | $80 | $0.51 | 0.64% |
| $0.85 | $85 | $0.35 | 0.41% |
| $0.90 | $90 | $0.18 | 0.20% |
| $0.95 | $95 | $0.05 | 0.06% |
| $0.99 | $99 | $0.00 | 0.00% |
Fee Precision
Fees are rounded to 4 decimal places. The smallest fee charged is 0.0001 USDC. Anything smaller rounds to zero, so very small trades near the extremes may incur no fee at all.FAQ
How do I qualify for maker rebates?
How do I qualify for maker rebates?
Place orders that add liquidity to the book and get filled (i.e., your liquidity is taken by another trader).
When are rebates paid?
When are rebates paid?
Daily, in USDC.
How are rebates calculated?
How are rebates calculated?
Rebates are proportional to your share of executed maker liquidity in each eligible market. During fee-curve weighted periods, this is based on fee-equivalent using the formula above.
Where does the rebate pool come from?
Where does the rebate pool come from?
Taker fees collected in eligible markets are allocated to the maker rebate pool and distributed daily.
Which markets have fees enabled?
Which markets have fees enabled?
Currently, only 15-minute crypto markets have taker fees enabled.
Is Polymarket charging fees on all markets?
Is Polymarket charging fees on all markets?
No. Polymarket is collecting taker fees only on 15-minute crypto markets. All other markets remain fee-free.
For API Users
If you trade programmatically, you’ll need to update your client to handle fees correctly.Developer Guide: Maker Rebates
Technical documentation for handling fees in your trading code