Polymarket in the United States
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Yes, but on Polymarket US — the international exchange blocks US IP addresses.
Status: Use Polymarket US instead · Verified 17 August 2026
Two exchanges, and only one works from the US
The international exchange blocks US IP addresses. Americans trade on Polymarket US, the CFTC-regulated exchange operated through QCX LLC — a different venue with its own fee schedule and its own app.
| Polymarket US | International exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can use it | US residents in supported states | Non-US only — US IPs blocked |
| Regulator | CFTC-designated contract market | Offshore, non-custodial |
| Custody | Intermediated through the DCM/DCO | Non-custodial, your own wallet |
| Settles in | USD | USDC on Polygon |
| Access | iOS open; Android rolling out; no web yet | Web and mobile |
| Fee schedule | Separate national schedule | Per-category taker fee |
See Polymarket US access and state-by-state legality.
Funding from United States
Polymarket US funds in USD through the app.
Check in-app availability for United States before funding. 18+. Event contracts carry risk of loss.
You appear to be in the US. Polymarket’s international exchange blocks US IP addresses — use Polymarket US, the CFTC-regulated exchange, instead. See what’s available in your state.
United States questions
Can I use Polymarket in United States?
Yes, but on Polymarket US rather than the international exchange, which blocks US IP addresses. Availability also depends on your state.
What does it cost to trade from United States?
The fee schedule is the same wherever you trade from on a given venue. On the international exchange it is a per-category taker fee — Geopolitics markets are free, and the peak fee is $1.75 per 100 shares in Crypto markets. Makers pay nothing. See the full fee breakdown.
How do I withdraw to a local bank account from United States?
Withdraw USDC on Polygon to an exchange that supports your local currency, sell to fiat, then withdraw to your bank. Our withdrawal guide walks through the whole route and the failure modes.
What are the alternatives from United States?
Kalshi, PredictIt. Kalshi and PredictIt are both US-only, so they are not substitutes outside the US. See our alternatives comparison.
Check another country
Polymarket in United Kingdom
Blocked.
Polymarket in France
Blocked.
Polymarket in Belgium
Blocked.
Polymarket in Portugal
Blocked.
All country guides · Fee schedule · How to withdraw
Source: startpolymarket.com · verified 17 August 2026