Understanding Market Resolution

When a prediction market ends, it "resolves" - here's how that works with copytrading.

What is Resolution?

When the real-world event happens, the market resolves to determine winners:

• YES at $1.00 - If the event happened
• NO at $1.00 - If the event didn't happen

Types of Resolution

Automatic Resolution

Most markets resolve automatically based on official sources (AP, Reuters, official results).

Manual Resolution

Some markets require human judgment and resolution by Polymarket's UMA oracle system.

Early Resolution

If an outcome becomes certain before the deadline, markets may resolve early.

What Happens to Your Positions?

If You Win

• Your shares automatically become worth $1.00 each
• P&L is realized as profit
• Profit fee (if any) is calculated

If You Lose

• Your shares become worth $0.00
• P&L is realized as a loss
• No fee charged on losses

Resolution Timeline

• Most binary markets resolve within 24 hours of the event
• Complex markets may take 2-3 days
• Disputed resolutions can take up to a week

After Resolution

• Resolved positions show in your Trade History
• Funds are automatically available for new trades
• Total P&L is updated immediately