How to Set Up Polymarket Alerts & Notifications

Never miss a trading opportunity on Polymarket. Price alerts and notifications help you track markets 24/7, get notified when whales make moves, and react to sudden price changes. This guide covers how to set up alerts for Polymarket trading.

Why Alerts Matter

Polymarket markets move fast, especially around news events. Without alerts, you might miss:

• Whale movements: Large trades that signal smart money direction
• Price breakouts: Markets moving past key thresholds
• Volume spikes: Sudden interest in previously quiet markets
• New market listings: Early entry opportunities
• Resolution announcements: Time to claim winnings

Types of Polymarket Alerts

Price Alerts

Get notified when a market hits your target price. Examples:

• "Alert me when Trump 2028 YES drops below $0.30"
• "Notify me when Bitcoin $100K reaches $0.70"
• "Tell me when any election market moves 10%+ in an hour"

Whale Alerts

Track when large wallets make significant trades:

• Trades over $10,000
• Specific wallet activity
• Dev Picks trader movements
• Leaderboard trader new positions

Volume Alerts

Detect unusual market activity:

• Volume spike above daily average
• New markets reaching liquidity thresholds
• Sudden order book changes

How to Set Up Alerts

Option 1: PolyTrack (Recommended)

PolyTrack provides comprehensive alert features:

1. Create a free PolyTrack account
2. Add markets or wallets to your watchlist
3. Configure alert thresholds (price, volume, etc.)
4. Choose notification method (email, Telegram, Discord)
5. Get instant alerts when conditions are met

Option 2: Build Your Own (API)

For technical users, build custom alerts using the Polymarket API:

# Basic price alert script
import time
from py_clob_client.client import ClobClient

def check_price(token_id, threshold):
    orderbook = client.get_order_book(token_id)
    current_price = orderbook['asks'][0]['price']
    if current_price <= threshold:
        send_alert(f"Price hit {threshold}!")

while True:
    check_price(TOKEN_ID, 0.30)
    time.sleep(60)  # Check every minute

Option 3: Third-Party Tools

Several services offer Polymarket monitoring:

• Telegram bots for whale tracking
• Discord servers with market alerts
• Twitter/X accounts posting large trades

Alert Best Practices

• Don't over-alert: Too many notifications leads to alert fatigue
• Set meaningful thresholds: 1% moves aren't significant; 10%+ might be
• Prioritize high-conviction markets: Focus alerts on markets you plan to trade
• Combine with analysis: Alerts are signals, not trading decisions
• Test before relying: Verify your alerts work before depending on them