Market Settlement

Learn how Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing settle and finalize event contracts after resolution

Settlement begins once a market’s outcome is finalized. Polymarket Clearing processes the settlement and updates balances automatically in your Portfolio.

After Resolution

When a market resolves:

• Winning contracts settle at $1.00
• Losing contracts settle at $0.00
• Your Portfolio updates automatically when settlement completes

Alternative Settlement

Some markets include predefined settlement terms that differ from the standard $1/$0 structure. When alternative settlement applies, Polymarket Clearing follows the instructions in the market’s Settlement Description.

These terms determine how all positions are processed for that specific market.

Finality of Settlement

All settlements are final in accordance with the Polymarket US Exchange Rulebook.