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Polymarket backtesting — common questions

What data does the Resolved Markets backtester run on?
Real historical Polymarket orderbook snapshots (full bid and ask depth) captured since March 2026. The dataset covers 184 recurring and event series; the Strategy Builder and AI Backtest Agent currently run on the BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP up/down markets and return equity curves, trade logs and runnable code.
How do I backtest my Polymarket strategy?
Sign up at resolvedmarkets.com and subscribe to Pro, Scale or Enterprise (the Free tier covers the raw data API only). Then choose your approach: (1) Strategy Builder — pick a market, set entry conditions, configure take-profit and stop-loss, and run against historical data. (2) AI Backtest Agent — describe your strategy in plain English (e.g. "buy BTC Yes when spread narrows below 0.5%") and the agent compiles it, runs it, and shows you results. No code required.
Do I need a subscription to backtest?
Yes — the Strategy Builder and AI Backtest Agent are available on Pro ($17/mo), Scale ($49/mo), and Enterprise. The Free tier includes the raw data API (all crypto coins, full depth, unlimited history, 300 req/min, 5,000 credits/mo) so you can explore the markets and build your own analysis pipeline, but the hosted backtesting tools require a paid plan.
What data does Resolved Markets use for backtesting?
Every backtest runs against real historical orderbook snapshots captured directly from Polymarket — not synthetic or interpolated data. Crypto markets are captured at ~20 Hz (one snapshot every 50 ms), giving you millisecond-resolution bid/ask depth for accurate strategy simulation.
Can I backtest Polymarket strategies without coding?
Yes. The visual Strategy Builder requires no code — configure your entry signal, take-profit, and stop-loss through a form and click Run. The AI Backtest Agent goes further: describe your strategy in plain English and it writes the spec, runs the backtest, and returns the equity curve and trade list automatically.
How does Resolved Markets compare to other Polymarket backtesting tools?
Resolved Markets keeps every snapshot captured since March 2026 (no rolling retention window), captures crypto books event-driven at up to ~20 Hz, and offers both a visual Strategy Builder and an AI Backtest Agent. The built-in backtester runs on the BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP up/down markets; for other categories (weather, sports, equities, economics) and Hyperliquid perps you pull the raw data through the API and backtest in your own code.
What Polymarket markets can I backtest?
All 7 crypto coins (BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE, HYPE, BNB) on all timeframes — on every tier, including Free. Scale and Enterprise users also get sports (NBA, NFL, EPL + FIFA/IPL historical), FOMC economics markets, 1,700+ weather markets across 50+ cities, 1,400+ equities/finance markets, and Hyperliquid perpetual futures. All with full bid/ask depth history.
How far back does the Polymarket historical data go?
Back to March 2026. Resolved Markets keeps the full archive with no retention window: every tier, including Free, can query every snapshot ever captured through the API.