In less than a month, the account grew from a negative $1,000 to $273,000. It sounds unbelievable, but the logic behind it isn't that complicated.
Your first reaction might be—this is probably just the same old trick. Arbitrage between two sides? Or traditional arbitrage operations?
But after reviewing the trading records thoroughly, I realized it’s not quite that simple.
The only thing this bot did right was one: before Polymarket prices could catch up with the market reaction, it had already accurately captured the signals indicating price movement. It sounds simple, but the execution difficulty is worlds apart.
In plain terms, it’s about the time difference. The delicate window between information and price was fully exploited by it. This advantage may seem insignificant, but in the world of high-frequency trading, that tiny edge can determine whether you make money or lose.
From the trading records, this isn’t just a simple quantitative strategy; it’s a precise positioning based on a deep understanding of market microstructure.
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DeFiGrayling
· 01-05 14:07
Time difference really is the ultimate trick; it feels like grabbing that fraction of a second before others even realize what's happening.
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ProofOfNothing
· 01-05 14:06
Have you fully understood the time difference? This strategy has been played out on Polymarket a long time ago. Only if it can be reliably reproduced is it worth bragging about.
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GweiTooHigh
· 01-05 14:05
The time difference thing is really amazing, it feels like you act before the market even reacts. It’s definitely not some arbitrage scam; this logic really holds up.
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fomo_fighter
· 01-05 13:59
Hmm... time difference, right? Nice way to put it. I just want to know if this bot's code is open source. No matter how much you talk about non-open source stuff, it's useless.
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LiquidatedThrice
· 01-05 13:48
It looks like another guy's get-rich-quick dream, did he fully understand the time difference? Why do I feel like I've heard this set of excuses a hundred times...
But on the other hand, Polymarket's information lag can indeed be exploited to make some profit, it all depends on who reacts faster.
From -1000 to 273k, if I don't get liquidated, I'll open a bottle of champagne. Just rely on it.
If this bot is really so powerful, why not just give me a piece of code? I don't believe there's such a sweet pie waiting to be picked for free.
Players who rely on time difference always end up as the last to finish, and once liquidity reverses, you'll see what reality really is.
By the way, is this account still active? I bet five bucks I'll be liquidated next month.
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MissingSats
· 01-05 13:42
Wow, the time difference is really incredible. With such a small advantage, I managed to squeeze out 270,000. What do you think about this round of Polymarket?
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ProofOfNothing
· 01-05 13:41
This guy just seized that subtle time difference, ultimately it's still an information advantage...
A Trading Bot's Comeback Story
In less than a month, the account grew from a negative $1,000 to $273,000. It sounds unbelievable, but the logic behind it isn't that complicated.
Your first reaction might be—this is probably just the same old trick. Arbitrage between two sides? Or traditional arbitrage operations?
But after reviewing the trading records thoroughly, I realized it’s not quite that simple.
The only thing this bot did right was one: before Polymarket prices could catch up with the market reaction, it had already accurately captured the signals indicating price movement. It sounds simple, but the execution difficulty is worlds apart.
In plain terms, it’s about the time difference. The delicate window between information and price was fully exploited by it. This advantage may seem insignificant, but in the world of high-frequency trading, that tiny edge can determine whether you make money or lose.
From the trading records, this isn’t just a simple quantitative strategy; it’s a precise positioning based on a deep understanding of market microstructure.