Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about what MarketSignals is, where its data comes from, and how to read it. For more detail on how the figures are put together, see the methodology page.
What is MarketSignals?
MarketSignals is an independent editorial project that summarises publicly available data from Polymarket, a prediction-market platform. It surfaces wallets that transact large notional amounts, their currently visible positions, and markets where current pricing diverges from a simple sanity heuristic. It is a place to read about public activity, not a place to act on it.
Where does the data come from?
All figures are drawn from Polymarket's public interfaces. Market metadata comes from the public Gamma API, and position and trade activity comes from the public data API. Neither requires authentication or an account. Much of the underlying activity settles on a public blockchain, so the same information is available to anyone who queries those public sources.
How often does the data update?
The site renders from a snapshot of public data rather than querying live on every page view. That snapshot is refreshed periodically, on a roughly daily or on-demand basis, and the site is rebuilt afterward. Every figure you read is as of the most recent snapshot, so the live Polymarket platform may already show different numbers.
Is anything on this site financial advice?
No. Nothing on MarketSignals is financial advice, a tip, a recommendation, or an offer of any kind. The site reports observations of public data and editorial commentary about it. Always do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making any financial decision.
Does MarketSignals let me trade or facilitate trades?
No. MarketSignals does not accept orders, custody funds, route trades, or connect wallets. There is no order book, no copy-trading feature, and no way to transact through this site. Any outbound links to Polymarket are provided for reference only.
How are wallets identified?
Wallets are identified only by their public addresses and by any display names Polymarket itself has already published. These addresses are already public on-chain data. We do not attempt to link an address to a real-world person or to collect any private information about wallet owners.
What does it mean when a market is flagged as worth a second look?
It means a simple sanity heuristic noticed that the current price diverges from straightforward reference points, such as how close the market is to resolution and how active trading still is. A flag is an observation that something looks unusual in the public data. It is not a judgment that the market is wrong and not a suggestion to take any position.
Does the site collect personal information?
MarketSignals does not create user accounts, collect email addresses, or identify visitors. The wallet addresses shown are public on-chain data and are not tied to real-world identities. Please see the about and methodology pages for more on how the project is run.