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What we know about the typical Polymarket user

Kaitlyn Radde·July 22, 2026
most polymarket users lose money, but rarely more than a hundred dollars

Why It's Worth Reading

Pew Research Center analyzed nearly 12,000 Polymarket accounts over six weeks and found the typical user placed 46 trades across 10 active days, with an average trade value of $6.50 and a net loss of under $2. More than half of traders (58%) gained or lost less than $100, while sports traders were substantially more active than those focused on politics or crypto.

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Platforms mentioned: Polymarket, Kalshi