Polymarket brings fast crypto bets to US users

Polymarket US launched five minute event contracts for four major cryptocurrencies after seeing huge demand abroad.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 29 October 2026

Traders on Polymarket US can now place short term bets on Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP. The platform rolled out five minute event contracts for these four digital assets. Users can bet using simple yes or no outcomes.

Fast action on major coins

Bitcoin and Ether are the largest cryptocurrencies by market size. Solana and XRP also rank near the top of the market. The addition of five minute windows expands the choices for short term speculators who already had access to hourly and daily options.

Better rules for settling bets

Polymarket adjusted its settlement rules before bringing these fast markets to the United States. The platform now uses a time weighted average price instead of a single price snapshot. This change prevents results from flipping right at the final second.

Rising interest in timed markets

Prediction markets have experienced massive growth in cryptocurrency trading volume over recent months. Many casual traders use these platforms as their first introduction to digital assets. Critics argue that mixing prediction markets with crypto looks too much like pure gambling.

What it means for a bet

Short term crypto betting offers fast action, but traders must watch settlement rules closely to avoid sudden market shifts.

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