Polymarket Prediction Market Trading Bot

Prediction markets like Polymarket price the probability of real-world events. This OpenClaw automation monitors information sources to find edges in these markets.

How It Works

• Scans global news feeds in real-time
• Monitors social media sentiment on X and Reddit
• Identifies events that haven't been priced in yet
• Automatically opens positions on Polymarket
• Reduces the "human delay" in reacting to breaking news

The Edge

• Institutional trading bots have had this advantage for years
• OpenClaw democratizes access to sentiment-driven trading
• Speed matters — minutes can mean significant price differences
• Automated position sizing based on confidence levels

Risks

• Prediction markets are speculative by nature
• Sentiment analysis can produce false signals
• API costs scale with monitoring frequency
• Regulatory landscape is evolving
• Past performance doesn't guarantee future results

Technical Setup

• News API integration (multiple sources)
• Social media monitoring pipeline
• Polymarket API connection
• Risk management rules
• Logging and performance tracking