Polymarket Reports Only 30% of Users Profitable, 70% at a Loss
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Profitability Analysis: Blockchain analytics reveal that only 30% of Polymarket's 1.7 million trading addresses have realized profits, indicating a highly concentrated profitability pattern, while 70% of users are facing losses, reflecting an uneven risk distribution among market participants.
- Concentration of Profits: Fewer than 0.04% of addresses captured over 70% of all realized profits on the platform, totaling $3.7 billion, suggesting that a small number of savvy traders dominate the market through systematic strategies, while the majority struggle to achieve similar returns.
- Severe Losses: Approximately 1.1 million addresses, representing 63.5% of all users, have realized losses between $0 and $1,000, with over 140 addresses incurring losses exceeding $1 million, highlighting the vulnerability of most users in the market.
- Market Trading Volume: Polymarket processed over $9 billion in trading volume throughout 2025, yet the platform's profitability model faces challenges, particularly given the highly uneven profitability among users, which could impact future user engagement and market confidence.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
