How to Set Up Polymarket Alerts & Notifications

Never miss a trading opportunity on Polymarket. Price alerts and notifications help you track markets 24/7, get notified when whales make moves, and react to sudden price changes faster than manual monitoring allows. This comprehensive guide covers how to set up alerts for Polymarket trading, the best alert tools available in 2026, and strategies for avoiding missed profitable opportunities.

Polymarket Alert Landscape 2026

Why Alerts Matter for Polymarket

Polymarket operates 24/7 across global markets including elections, crypto prices, sports, and current events. Without alerts, you're competing against traders who can respond to market moves in seconds while you're asleep, at work, or simply not watching.

The Cost of Missing Opportunities

Consider what happens when news breaks and you're not watching:

• Breaking news events: Major announcements can swing markets 20-30% in minutes
• Whale movements: Large trades from top traders signal direction before price catches up
• Arbitrage windows: Price inefficiencies often close within 5-10 minutes
• Resolution opportunities: Markets approaching settlement via UMA oracle can offer guaranteed profits
• Volume spikes: Unusual activity often precedes major price moves

What Alerts Can Track

Types of Polymarket Alerts

1. Price Threshold Alerts

Get notified when a market hits your target price. These are the most common alert type and essential for entry/exit timing:

• Buy trigger: "Alert me when Trump 2028 YES drops below $0.25"
• Sell trigger: "Notify me when Bitcoin $150K reaches $0.75"
• Relative change: "Alert on any market moving 10%+ in 1 hour"
• Range alerts: "Notify me when price exits 40-60¢ range"

2. Whale Movement Alerts

Track when large wallets make significant trades. Whale alerts are arguably the highest-value notification type because they show you what informed traders are doing:

• Size threshold: Trades over $10,000, $50,000, or $100,000
• Specific wallet tracking: Follow addresses of top leaderboard traders
• Dev Picks movements: Polymarket's verified high-performers
• Position changes: When whales add to or exit positions
• New market entries: When top traders enter fresh markets

3. Volume and Liquidity Alerts

Detect unusual market activity that often precedes price moves:

• Volume spikes: Trading volume exceeds 2x daily average
• Liquidity changes: Orderbook depth increases/decreases significantly
• Order book imbalance: Heavy bid or ask pressure building
• Spread changes: Bid-ask spread widening (risk) or tightening (opportunity)

4. Market Event Alerts

Track lifecycle events for markets you're watching:

• New market listings: Be first to analyze new opportunities
• Resolution pending: Market entering settlement phase
• Disputed resolution: UMA oracle challenge period starting
• Market closing soon: Last chance to trade before settlement

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How to Set Up Alerts

Option 1: PolyTrack (Recommended)

PolyTrack provides comprehensive alert features integrated with advanced analytics:

1. Create a free account at polytrackhq.app
2. Add markets to watchlist: Search for markets and click "Watch"
3. Configure alert thresholds: Set price targets, volume multipliers, whale size
4. Choose notification channels: Email, Telegram, Discord, or mobile push
5. Set alert frequency: Instant, batched hourly, or daily digest
6. Test your alerts: Use test notification feature to verify delivery

Option 2: Telegram Bot Integration

Telegram offers the fastest notification delivery for mobile users. Several Telegram bots provide Polymarket alerts:

Option 3: Discord Channels

Join Discord servers with dedicated Polymarket alert channels:

• Official Polymarket Discord: General market discussion and announcements
• Trading communities: Whale alert channels shared among members
• PolyTrack Discord: Real-time alerts integrated with analytics
• Custom webhooks: Set up your own channel with API-driven alerts

Option 4: Build Your Own (API)

For technical users, build custom alerts using the Polymarket API:

# Complete price + whale alert system
import asyncio
import aiohttp
from py_clob_client.client import ClobClient

class PolymarketAlerts:
    def __init__(self, telegram_token, chat_id):
        self.client = ClobClient(
            host="https://clob.polymarket.com",
            key=YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY,
            chain_id=137
        )
        self.telegram_token = telegram_token
        self.chat_id = chat_id
        self.watchlist = {}  # token_id -> {threshold, type}

    async def send_alert(self, message):
        url = f"https://api.telegram.org/bot{self.telegram_token}/sendMessage"
        async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
            await session.post(url, json={
                "chat_id": self.chat_id,
                "text": message,
                "parse_mode": "HTML"
            })

    async def check_price_alert(self, token_id, threshold, above=True):
        orderbook = self.client.get_order_book(token_id)
        if not orderbook.get('asks'):
            return
        current_price = float(orderbook['asks'][0]['price'])

        if above and current_price >= threshold:
            await self.send_alert(
                f"Price Alert - Token: {token_id[:20]}... "
                f"Price: {current_price:.2f} (>={threshold:.2f})"
            )
        elif not above and current_price <= threshold:
            await self.send_alert(
                f"Price Alert - Token: {token_id[:20]}... "
                f"Price: {current_price:.2f} (<={threshold:.2f})"
            )

    async def check_whale_trades(self, min_size=10000):
        # Poll recent trades via Gamma API
        async with aiohttp.ClientSession() as session:
            url = "https://gamma-api.polymarket.com/trades"
            async with session.get(url) as resp:
                trades = await resp.json()

        for trade in trades:
            size = float(trade.get('size', 0)) * float(trade.get('price', 0))
            if size >= min_size:
                await self.send_alert(
                    f"Whale Alert - Size: {size:,.0f} USDC, "
                    f"Side: {trade['side']}, "
                    f"Market: {trade.get('market', 'Unknown')}"
                )

    async def run_forever(self, interval=30):
        while True:
            for token_id, config in self.watchlist.items():
                await self.check_price_alert(
                    token_id,
                    config['threshold'],
                    config.get('above', True)
                )
            await self.check_whale_trades(min_size=10000)
            await asyncio.sleep(interval)

# Usage
alerts = PolymarketAlerts("YOUR_TELEGRAM_TOKEN", "YOUR_CHAT_ID")
alerts.watchlist["TOKEN_ID_HERE"] = {"threshold": 0.50, "above": False}
asyncio.run(alerts.run_forever())

Whale Alert Strategies

Tracking whales is arguably the most profitable use of Polymarket alerts. Here's how to maximize value from whale notifications:

Whale Alert Configuration

Interpreting Whale Alerts

Not all whale trades are equal. Here's what to look for:

• New position vs adding: New entries are stronger signals than adding to existing
• Multiple whales same direction: Consensus among top traders is powerful
• Counter-trend whale: Whale buying while price falling could signal bottom
• Dev Picks whale: Polymarket-verified traders have proven track records
• Timing relative to news: Pre-news whale activity suggests information edge

Whale Response Timing

Speed matters when following whale trades. Here's optimal response by scenario:

Price Movement Alert Configuration

Effective price alerts require understanding market dynamics and setting meaningful thresholds:

Strategic Price Alert Placement

Percentage vs Absolute Alerts

Different alert types serve different purposes:

• Absolute threshold: "Alert when price hits 30¢" - Best for entry/exit targets
• Percentage change: "Alert on 15% move in 24h" - Best for catching volatility
• Relative to position: "Alert 20% below my entry" - Best for stop losses
• Spread-based: "Alert when spread exceeds 5%" - Best for liquidity monitoring

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Volume-Based Alert Systems

Volume alerts detect unusual market activity that often precedes price moves:

Volume Alert Types

• Absolute volume spike: 24h volume exceeds threshold (e.g., $100K)
• Relative volume spike: Volume exceeds 2x or 3x rolling average
• Trade count spike: Number of trades increases significantly
• Large trade concentration: Several large trades in short period

Telegram Bots for Polymarket Alerts

Telegram bots offer the fastest and most reliable alert delivery. Here's how to set up effective Telegram-based alerts:

Setting Up Telegram Alerts

1. Find a bot: Search for @PolyTrackBot or similar in Telegram
2. Start conversation: Send /start to initialize
3. Connect wallet: Link your Polymarket address for personalized alerts
4. Configure thresholds: Set price, volume, and whale size preferences
5. Add markets: Subscribe to specific markets for focused alerts
6. Enable notifications: Ensure Telegram notifications are on for the bot

Bot Command Reference

Common Polymarket Telegram Bot Commands:

/start - Initialize bot
/help - List all commands
/watch <market> - Add market to watchlist
/unwatch <market> - Remove from watchlist
/alert <token> <price> - Set price alert
/whale <size> - Set whale threshold (e.g., /whale 10000)
/portfolio - View your positions
/price <market> - Get current price
/volume <market> - Get 24h volume
/whales - Recent large trades
/settings - Configure preferences
/mute - Pause all notifications
/unmute - Resume notifications

Building Custom API Alerts

For traders needing maximum customization, building your own alert system using the Polymarket API provides full control:

API Alert Architecture

WebSocket Real-Time Alerts

For lowest latency, use WebSocket connections instead of polling:

# WebSocket-based real-time alerts
import asyncio
import websockets
import json

async def polymarket_alerts():
    uri = "wss://ws-subscriptions-clob.polymarket.com/ws/market"

    async with websockets.connect(uri) as ws:
        # Subscribe to orderbook updates
        subscribe_msg = {
            "type": "subscribe",
            "channel": "market",
            "markets": ["YOUR_CONDITION_ID"]
        }
        await ws.send(json.dumps(subscribe_msg))

        async for message in ws:
            data = json.loads(message)

            # Check for price alert conditions
            if data.get('type') == 'price_change':
                price = float(data['price'])
                if price <= 0.30:  # Your threshold
                    await send_telegram_alert(
                        f"🔔 Price alert: {price}"
                    )

            # Check for large trades
            if data.get('type') == 'trade':
                size = float(data['size'])
                if size >= 10000:  # Whale threshold
                    await send_telegram_alert(
                        f"Whale trade: {size:,.0f} USDC"
                    )

asyncio.run(polymarket_alerts())

Mobile vs Desktop Notifications

Choosing the right notification channel affects how quickly you can respond to alerts:

Multi-Channel Strategy

Top traders use multiple channels for redundancy:

• Primary: Telegram for all whale alerts and time-sensitive price alerts
• Backup: Email for daily portfolio summary and resolved markets
• Desktop: Browser notifications during active trading hours
• Critical: SMS for mega-whale trades or account issues

Avoiding Alert Fatigue

Too many notifications leads to ignoring important alerts. Here's how to maintain signal quality:

Alert Reduction Strategies

• Limit watchlist: Focus on 10-15 markets max, not 50+
• Increase thresholds: 5% moves matter; 1% moves don't
• Batch low-priority: Daily digest for minor alerts
• Time-based muting: Disable non-critical alerts during sleep hours
• Progressive alerts: Alert at 10%, then 15%, then 20% only if first ignored

Alert Tools Comparison

Here's a detailed comparison of Polymarket alert tools:

Alert Best Practices

Do's and Don'ts

Alert Response Protocol

When you receive an alert, follow this decision process:

1. Verify alert accuracy: Check current price matches alert condition
2. Assess context: Is there news driving this move? Who else is trading?
3. Check your thesis: Does this confirm or contradict your position?
4. Size appropriately: Don't overreact to single alerts
5. Execute or wait: Act within your strategy rules

Frequently Asked Questions