How to find the Polymarket prediction market entrance on Gate?

Prediction markets are becoming one of the most watched sectors in the crypto industry by 2026. Whether it’s geopolitical developments, cryptocurrency price fluctuations, or sports event outcomes, prediction markets offer a new way to express opinions with real money and profit from them. Among all prediction platforms, Polymarket is undoubtedly the industry leader.

Good news is, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange Gate officially integrated with Polymarket in March 2026, becoming the first centralized exchange worldwide to incorporate this platform.

What is Polymarket Prediction Market?

Polymarket is currently the world’s largest decentralized prediction market platform, built on the Polygon blockchain. Users can predict the outcomes of real-world events by purchasing “Yes/No” tokens—covering everything from Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, U.S. presidential elections, Bitcoin price trends, to Champions League winners. Nearly all controversial events have corresponding prediction contracts on the platform.

Unlike traditional predictions, probabilities on Polymarket are derived through monetary betting: correct judgments yield profits, incorrect ones incur losses. This mechanism naturally improves prediction accuracy.

On March 27, 2026, Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, completed a $1.6 billion investment in Polymarket, gaining exclusive distribution rights for event-driven data. This move marks mainstream financial system’s full recognition of prediction markets.

Why participate in Polymarket through Gate?

In the past, ordinary users wanting to use Polymarket had to register separately, set up a Web3 wallet, transfer USDC across chains (Polygon network), pay gas fees, and perform a series of complex operations—creating a high barrier to entry.

Gate’s integration precisely solves this pain point, bringing three core advantages to over 51 million users:

1. Seamless fund account access—no need to manage mnemonics or bridge assets across chains. Use USDT directly from Gate’s spot account to participate in prediction trades, without extra gas fees.

2. Dual trading mode fusion—beginners can choose the “Prediction Mode,” which intuitively displays “Yes/No” probabilities and odds; professional traders can switch to “Trading Mode,” using order books, candlestick charts, market depth, and limit/market orders.

3. Simplified settlement mechanism—after event settlement, winning profits are automatically converted 1:1 into stablecoins and transferred to the spot account, eliminating on-chain settlement waiting periods and slippage risks.

Three steps to find the Polymarket entry via Gate

Finding the Polymarket entry is very simple. Here is the complete operation process:

Step 1: Update Gate App

Please update the Gate App to version v8.12.5 or above, which is the minimum version required to use the Polymarket integration feature.

Step 2: Log in and find the Alpha entrance

Open the Gate App and log into your account. On the homepage, find and click the “Alpha” entrance to access the Polymarket section. In this area, you can browse all open prediction events across categories like politics, economy, crypto, and sports.

Step 3: Select an event and place an order

Enter a specific event, choose “Yes” or “No” based on your judgment, input the amount of shares you want to buy, and confirm to complete the trade. Closing a position is equally simple—just select sell on the holding page.

If you are participating in prediction markets for the first time, Gate also offers a “First Prediction Protection” benefit to help reduce the risk of exploring new features.

Current Hot Prediction Events Overview

As of April 14, 2026, several hot events on Polymarket are worth noting:

• Geopolitics: The probability of “Israel launching strikes on Yemen before April 30” on Polymarket has dropped to 14%, down 32% in 24 hours. As U.S. Secretary of State Blinken hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon ambassadors, diplomatic negotiations have cooled market expectations of opening new fronts.

• Cryptocurrency: The probability of “Bitcoin rebounding to $70k in April” on Polymarket has surged to 91%, up 19% in 24 hours, reflecting rapid market sentiment warming amid Bitcoin’s price rebound.

• Commodity Market: The probability of “WTI crude oil reaching $110 in April 2026” has risen to 67%, with total trading volume for this contract exceeding $24 million.

• New Crypto Projects: The probability that “Genius will have an FDV over $20 million on its launch day” on Polymarket is 99%. The current trading volume for this prediction market has exceeded $900k.

According to the latest data, as of April 7, 2026, the combined trading volume of Polymarket and Kalshi platforms reached $52.7 billion, with Polymarket contributing $24.3 billion.

Tips for Use

1. First-time participation is recommended with small amounts: prediction markets differ from spot trading; results are binary—right or wrong. Start with small funds to familiarize yourself with the mechanism before increasing your investment.

2. Make good use of mode switching: beginners can use “Prediction Mode” for quick entry, and after familiarization, switch to “Trading Mode” to utilize advanced tools like limit orders.

3. Follow Gate’s news section: Gate News will continuously push updates on hot events on Polymarket, helping you grasp market sentiment changes.

Summary

As the world’s first centralized exchange integrated with Polymarket, Gate provides over 51 million users with a low-threshold, zero gas fee prediction market participation channel. In the Gate App, you only need three steps to find the Polymarket entry: update to v8.12.5+ → click the “Alpha” entrance on the homepage → select an event and place an order. Whether you’re interested in geopolitical trends, crypto price directions, or sports results, you can participate with one click on the Gate platform, turning knowledge into profit. Open the Gate App now and start your prediction market journey!