Polymarket dispute resolution faces trader review over linked accounts

Polymarket’s system for resolving disputes is drawing scrutiny from traders. In nearly 20% of disputes reviewed by the Journal, accounts deciding the outcome were tied to bets in the same market. The review examined multiple markets and identified instances where decision accounts held positions that could be affected by the outcome they determined.

Traders have raised questions about whether the current process maintains separation between decision makers and market participants.

Review findings The analysis covered a sample of resolved disputes and tracked account linkages through transaction records and wallet data. No specific markets or dollar amounts were identified in the initial findings.

Next steps Traders have called for additional transparency measures, though no formal changes have been announced.