Documentation Index
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The Taker Rebate Program goes live on Thursday, May 29, 2026.
How Tiers Work
Your tier is set by how much Weighted Volume (wV) you earn over the last 30 days. You earn Weighted Volume on your taker trades. Three things decide how much you earn:- How big the trade is.
- The price you bought at.
- The category. Some categories are worth more (see the table below).
- Trade Size is how much you put into the trade (shares × the price you paid), in dollars.
- (1 − Entry Price) is the upside per share. A share bought at 40¢ can win 60¢, so its upside is
0.60. - Category Weight is set per category (see below).
- Bonuses are extra multipliers Polymarket may run on certain categories or events.
Example 1: A Normal Taker Trade
You buy 1,000 shares of a Politics market at 40¢, and the order fills right away (a taker trade).- Trade Size = 1,000 × 400**
- Upside per share = 1 − 0.40 = 0.60
- Category Weight for Politics = 1.3
- Weighted Volume earned = 400 × 0.60 × 1.3 = $312 wV
Example 2: Why Price Matters
Two trades, both $50 in size, both in Crypto (weight 2.3):- A trade at 50¢ earns: 50 × 0.50 × 2.3 = $57.50 wV
- A trade at 5¢ earns: 50 × 0.95 × 2.3 = $109.25 wV
Category Weights
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Sports | 1.0 |
| Politics, Finance, Mentions, Tech | 1.3 |
| Economics, Culture, Weather, Other | 1.7 |
| Crypto | 2.3 |
| Geopolitics | 0 (free to trade, earns no wV) |
Category weights are set by Polymarket and may change over time.
Tiers and Rebates
Once your 30-day Weighted Volume passes a tier’s threshold, you unlock that tier’s rebate. The higher your tier, the bigger your rebate. Your rebate applies to your trades from the moment you reach the tier, going forward.| Tier | Name | 30-day wV Needed | Rebate | Level-Up Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | Under $2,000 | 0% | None |
| 1 | Bronze | $2,000 | 3% | $10 |
| 2 | Silver | $20,000 | 8% | $50 |
| 3 | Gold | $200,000 | 18% | $250 |
| 4 | Platinum | $1,000,000 | 32% | $1,500 |
| 5 | Diamond | $4,000,000 | 44% | $7,500 |
| 6 | Obsidian | $10,000,000 and up | 50% | $25,000 |
Example: Your Rebate Starts When You Reach the Tier
The day you reach Gold, the 18% Gold rebate turns on for every trade you make from then on. If you keep climbing and hit Diamond, your rebate moves up to 44%, and again it applies only to your trades going forward. Your tier updates every day based on your last 30 days of Weighted Volume. Moving up takes effect at the next daily update.Rebates
- You can watch your rebates add up live as you trade, the same way referral earnings work.
- Rebates are paid every day at midnight UTC in pUSD, straight to your account.
Level-Up Bonuses
The first time you reach a new tier, you get a one-time bonus in pUSD:| Tier | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Bronze | $10 |
| Silver | $50 |
| Gold | $250 |
| Platinum | $1,500 |
| Diamond | $7,500 |
| Obsidian | $25,000 |
Your Tier on Your Profile
Your tier shows on your Polymarket profile and on the leaderboards. As you climb from Bronze to Obsidian, your badge updates to match your current tier.Notes
- Only taker trades earn Weighted Volume and count toward your tier. Maker trades (resting orders that add liquidity) do not. Makers are rewarded separately through the Maker Rebates Program.
- Your rebate applies only to your trades going forward, starting the moment you reach a tier.
- Some markets are free to trade, including Geopolitical and world events markets. These markets earn no Weighted Volume and no rebate.
- Your tier is based on your last 30 days of Weighted Volume and is updated every day at midnight UTC.
- Rebates are paid once a day at midnight UTC in pUSD.
- Rebate rates, tier thresholds, category weights, level-up bonuses, and any bonus multipliers are set by Polymarket and can change at any time without notice.
- Polymarket reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust or remove rebates and tier status for activity that breaks our Terms of Service, including but not limited to wash trading, self-matching, or other inauthentic trading.
FAQ
Do maker trades count toward my tier
Do maker trades count toward my tier
No. Only taker trades earn Weighted Volume and count toward your tier.
Maker fills are rewarded separately through the
Maker Rebates Program.
When does my rebate start applying
When does my rebate start applying
Your rebate applies to trades from the moment you reach a tier, going
forward. There is no backfill on earlier trades.
When are rebates paid
When are rebates paid
Rebates are paid once a day at midnight UTC in pUSD, directly to your
account.
How often does my tier update
How often does my tier update
Your tier is recalculated daily based on your last 30 days of Weighted
Volume. Tier changes take effect at the next daily update.
What happens if I slow down trading
What happens if I slow down trading
Your tier moves down after a short grace period if your 30-day Weighted
Volume drops below your current tier’s threshold.
Which markets earn Weighted Volume
Which markets earn Weighted Volume
All fee-enabled categories earn Weighted Volume at the weight shown in the
table above. Geopolitical and world events markets are free to trade and
earn no Weighted Volume.
Next Steps
Maker Rebates
Earn daily pUSD rebates by providing liquidity.
Fee Structure
See how taker fees are calculated across market categories.