Polymarket Markets Resolving May 17 2026

Trading Polymarket markets that resolve on May 17 2026

FAQ

What does it mean for a Polymarket market to "resolve" on May 17 2026?

A Polymarket market resolves on May 17 2026 when its underlying real-world question is settled by the UMA optimistic oracle on that calendar day (UTC). Until resolution, YES and NO shares trade between $0 and $1; on the resolution date the winning side pays out at $1 and the losing side at $0. PolyArb tracks every market resolving on May 17 2026 so you can scan for last-minute arbitrage edges before settlement.

How do I find arbitrage on Polymarket markets resolving May 17 2026?

The simplest arbitrage signal is when YES + NO prices on the same Polymarket binary contract sum to less than $1 (after Polymarket's 2% taker fee). PolyArb's bot scans every market resolving on May 17 2026 every few seconds, fires Telegram and Discord alerts when net edge clears $7.62 per $1,000 of capital, and ranks the highest-volume opportunities first.

How many markets resolve on May 17 2026?

81 active Polymarket markets are scheduled to resolve on May 17 2026, with combined 24-hour trading volume of $4,989. The list updates every 30 minutes — markets can be added or removed by the Polymarket team or by event reschedules.

Is it safe to trade Polymarket markets close to resolution?

Markets near their resolution date often have tighter liquidity but also more predictable outcomes — making them prime targets for combinatorial and intra-market arbitrage. PolyArb's bot accounts for fee drag, slippage on each leg, and the UMA settlement window when ranking opportunities. Always size with Kelly and keep at least one outcome cap per leg.