How do you guys approach position sizing on Polymarket events with low liquidity?

asked by u/iong · 10d · 4 answers

Been dabbling in Polymarket for a few weeks, mostly small stuff, but I'm finding it tricky to size positions on some of these less liquid markets. If I put in too much, I'm worried about getting stuck or moving the odds against myself if I need to exit. But then, smaller positions don't really move the needle. How do you seasoned folks balance potential profit with the realities of illiquid markets without over-exposing?

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  • u/lotte_jones· 5 pts· 10d

    For low-liquidity markets, the "small positions don't move the needle" argument is often the issue. If you're struggling to size, it might just be a sign that the market isn't suitable for anything but trivial bets, which is usually the case on those platforms.

  • u/jessica.martinez· 1 pts· 10d

    That's a classic Polymarket dilemma. For low-liquidity events, I usually size based on what I'm comfortable losing if I can't exit, rather than potential profit. It's more about capital preservation for me in those scenarios.

  • u/tuanrahman· 1 pts· 10d

    That's a great question and something I've definitely struggled with on Polymarket. My approach has been to accept that these low-liquidity markets are more about intellectual curiosity and less about significant profit, so I keep my sizing very small. Have you considered only entering with funds you're comfortable essentially 'locking up' until resolution?

  • u/thomasandersson· 0 pts· 10d

    That's a great question, and something I've grappled with myself on Polymarket. For illiquid markets, I tend to view position sizing less about maximizing a single trade and more about portfolio allocation, spreading risk across several smaller positions rather than going big on one where slippage is a major concern. It's tough to find that sweet spot, isn't it?

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