Understanding Polymarket Fees
How Polymarket calculates taker fees on crypto and sports markets, and how they fund the maker rebates program.
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Fee Schedule Effective March 31, 2026 (Corrected)
Fee parameters by market category. Formula: C × Rate × (P × (1−P))exp.
| Category | Fee Rate | Exponent | Maker Rebate | Peak Fee (100 shares) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto | 0.072 | 1 | 20% | $1.80 |
| Sports | 0.03 | 1 | 25% | $0.75 |
| Finance | 0.04 | 1 | 50% | $1.00 |
| Politics | 0.04 | 1 | 25% | $1.00 |
| Economics | 0.03 | 0.5 | 25% | $1.50 |
| Culture | 0.05 | 1 | 25% | $1.25 |
| Weather | 0.025 | 0.5 | 25% | $1.25 |
| Other / General | 0.2 | 2 | 25% | $1.25 |
| Mentions | 0.25 | 2 | 25% | $1.56 |
| Tech | 0.04 | 1 | 25% | $1.00 |
| Geopolitics | — | — | — | $0.00 |
Fee Estimator
Taker Fees for 100 Shares
Fee in USDC and effective fee as % of trade cost at each share price from $0.01 to $0.99
Capitola LabsFee per Dollar Invested
Fee for a $100 market order at each share price from $0.01 to $0.99
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Capitola LabsFormula: C × 0.072 × (P × (1−P))1
| Price | Fee (USDC) | Effective Rate | Trade Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 | $0.0713 | 7.13% | $1.00 |
| $0.05 | $0.3420 | 6.84% | $5.00 |
| $0.10 | $0.6480 | 6.48% | $10.00 |
| $0.15 | $0.9180 | 6.12% | $15.00 |
| $0.20 | $1.1520 | 5.76% | $20.00 |
| $0.25 | $1.3500 | 5.40% | $25.00 |
| $0.30 | $1.5120 | 5.04% | $30.00 |
| $0.35 | $1.6380 | 4.68% | $35.00 |
| $0.40 | $1.7280 | 4.32% | $40.00 |
| $0.45 | $1.7820 | 3.96% | $45.00 |
| $0.50 | $1.8000 | 3.60% | $50.00 |
| $0.55 | $1.7820 | 3.24% | $55.00 |
| $0.60 | $1.7280 | 2.88% | $60.00 |
| $0.65 | $1.6380 | 2.52% | $65.00 |
| $0.70 | $1.5120 | 2.16% | $70.00 |
| $0.75 | $1.3500 | 1.80% | $75.00 |
| $0.80 | $1.1520 | 1.44% | $80.00 |
| $0.85 | $0.9180 | 1.08% | $85.00 |
| $0.90 | $0.6480 | 0.72% | $90.00 |
| $0.95 | $0.3420 | 0.36% | $95.00 |
| $0.99 | $0.0713 | 0.07% | $99.00 |