Placing Trades - anumaan bot

Overview

anumaan bot makes trading on Polymarket incredibly simple. You can execute trades directly from Telegram alerts with just a few taps - no need to visit external websites or deal with complex interfaces.

One-Click Trading: All trades are executed directly from Telegram with zero gas fees!

Trading from Insider Alerts

The most common way to trade is through Insider alerts. Here’s the complete process:

Receive Alert in Group

When the bot detects a high-value trading opportunity, you’ll see an alert like this:

🚨 INSIDER ALERT

Market: Will Bitcoin reach $100k by Dec 2024?

📊 Trade Details:
• Trader: @whale_trader (Win rate: 85%)
• Side: YES
• Amount: $50,000
• Current Price: YES $0.65 / NO $0.35

💡 Pattern: High win-rate trader

[Buy YES $0.65] [Buy NO $0.35]

Insider alerts are only available to subscribers. They feature trades from successful traders and high-liquidity events.

Click Trade Button

Click either “Buy YES” or “Buy NO” based on your conviction:

Buy YES: You believe the outcome will happen
Buy NO: You believe the outcome won’t happen

You’re not locked into the alert’s suggestion! If the alert shows a YES trade but you disagree, you can click “Buy NO” instead.

After clicking, you’ll be redirected to a private chat with the bot.

Enter Trade Amount

The bot will prompt you for the amount:

💰 Trade Setup

Market: Bitcoin $100k by Dec 2024
Outcome: YES
Current Price: $0.65

Your Balance: $150.00 USDC

Enter amount in USDC to spend:
(e.g., 10, 25, 50)

Enter the amount you want to spend in USDC. For example: 20

Important: Enter the amount in USDC you want to spend, not the number of shares you want to buy.

Review Trade Summary

The bot shows a detailed summary:

📊 TRADE CONFIRMATION

Market: Bitcoin $100k by Dec 2024

You're buying: YES
Amount: $20.00 USDC
Price: $0.65 per share
Shares: ~30.77 shares

💵 Profit Scenarios:
• If YES wins: +$10.77 (53.8% profit)
• If NO wins: -$20.00 (100% loss)

Current Balance: $150.00
After Trade: $130.00

[✅ Confirm Trade] [❌ Cancel]

Review carefully:

✅ Market question is clear
✅ Outcome (YES/NO) is correct
✅ Amount is what you intended
✅ You understand max profit and loss

Confirm Execution

Click “Confirm Trade” to execute.You’ll see:

⏳ Executing trade...

Then after a few seconds:

✅ TRADE EXECUTED

Market: Bitcoin $100k by Dec 2024
Outcome: YES
Shares: 30.77 shares
Price: $0.65
Total: $20.00 USDC

Transaction: 0x1a2b...3c4d

Use /positions to track this trade

Trades typically execute in 5-10 seconds. All transactions are gasless - you only pay for the shares!

Trade Amount Guidelines

Choosing Your Position Size

Consider these factors when deciding how much to trade:

Conservative
Moderate
Aggressive

1-5% of balance per trade

Balance: $100
Trade size: $1-5

Pros:
• Lower risk
• Can make many trades
• Easier to recover from losses

Best for: Beginners, learning the system

5-10% of balance per trade

Balance: $100
Trade size: $5-10

Pros:
• Balanced risk/reward
• Meaningful profits
• Still diversified

Best for: Experienced users, medium conviction

10-20% of balance per trade

Balance: $100
Trade size: $10-20

Pros:
• Higher potential returns
• Fewer trades needed

Cons:
• Higher risk
• Less diversification

Best for: High conviction trades only

Never Risk Everything: Don’t put your entire balance into one trade. Even the best traders lose sometimes!

Understanding Trade Prices

When you place a trade, you’re buying shares at the current market price:

YES Shares

Price: $0.70
You pay: $0.70 per share
If correct: Receive $1.00 per share
Profit: $0.30 per share (42.9%)

NO Shares

Price: $0.30
You pay: $0.30 per share
If correct: Receive $1.00 per share
Profit: $0.70 per share (233%)

Price Movement: Prices change in real-time based on market activity. The price shown in alerts may differ slightly from execution price.

Trade Execution Details

What Happens Behind the Scenes

Order Placement: Bot submits your trade to Polymarket
Price Matching: Trade executes at current market price
Settlement: Shares credited to your wallet
Confirmation: Transaction recorded on Polygon blockchain
Balance Update: Your USDC balance updates

All of this happens in seconds, completely gasless!

Transaction Confirmation

After trade execution, you receive:

Transaction Hash: Proof of trade on blockchain
Shares Purchased: Exact number of shares
Execution Price: Actual price paid
Position Value: Current value of position

Trade Validation

The bot validates your trade before execution:

Checks Performed

✅ Sufficient USDC balance
✅ Market is active and tradeable
✅ Amount meets minimum ($1 USDC)
✅ Price is current and valid
✅ Wallet is properly configured

Common Validation Errors

Insufficient Balance

❌ Insufficient balance

You need: $20.00 USDC
You have: $15.50 USDC
Shortfall: $4.50

Use /fund to add more USDC

Solution: Fund your wallet with more USDC before trading.

Market Closed

❌ Market is closed

This market has already resolved or is no longer accepting trades.

Solution: Choose a different market. Closed markets cannot be traded.

Minimum Amount

❌ Amount too low

Minimum trade: $1.00 USDC
You entered: $0.50

Solution: Enter at least $1.00 USDC.

Price Slippage

⚠️ Price changed

Previous: $0.65
Current: $0.68

Continue with new price?
[Yes] [No]

Solution: Market moved while you were confirming. Accept new price or cancel.

Advanced Trading Features

Quick Trade Amounts

Set preset amounts for faster trading:

Common amounts:
• $5 USDC
• $10 USDC
• $25 USDC
• $50 USDC
• Custom amount

Contact support to configure quick-trade buttons.

Trade Limits

Configure automatic limits:

Maximum trade size
Daily trade limits
Per-market exposure limits

Setting limits helps prevent emotional over-trading and protects your capital.

Trading Tips

Before Placing a Trade

Research the Market

Understand the question
Check resolution criteria
Review market history

Check Your Balance

Ensure sufficient funds
Consider position sizing
Leave buffer for multiple trades

Verify the Outcome

Double-check YES vs NO
Confirm you agree with the trade
Review price reasonability

Set Expectations

Know your max profit
Know your max loss
Have a plan for both scenarios

After Placing a Trade

Save Transaction Hash: Note it for your records
Monitor Position: Use /positions to track
Set Alerts: Watch for market news
Plan Exit: Know when to take profit or cut loss

Accessing Pending Trades

If you clicked a trade button from an alert but didn’t complete the trade, you can access it using:

/trade

This shows any pending trade from an alert click and allows you to complete or cancel it.

The /trade command only shows pending trades from alert clicks. You cannot use it to manually initiate new trades. To place a trade, you must either click a button from an Insider alert or use copy trading.

Pending trades expire after 15 minutes for security. If expired, click the alert button again to create a new trade session.

Canceling a Trade

You can cancel before confirmation:

Before Amount Entry: Just don’t respond
At Confirmation Screen: Click “Cancel” button
After Confirmation: Cannot cancel - trade is executed

Once you click “Confirm Trade”, the transaction is submitted and cannot be cancelled. Make sure you’re ready before confirming!

Understanding Trade Results

Successful Trade

✅ TRADE EXECUTED

Successfully bought 30.77 YES shares
Total cost: $20.00 USDC
Average price: $0.65

Your new balance: $130.00 USDC

Failed Trade

❌ TRADE FAILED

Reason: Market price moved significantly
Original price: $0.65
Current price: $0.72

Please try again with updated price.

Common Trading Scenarios

Scenario 1: Following an Alert

See alert: Whale bought YES at $0.60
You agree with the trade
Click "Buy YES"
Enter $20 USDC
Confirm and execute
Monitor with /positions

Scenario 2: Contrarian Trade

See alert: Whale bought YES at $0.90
You think market is overpriced
Click "Buy NO" instead (priced at $0.10)
Enter $10 USDC
Execute your contrarian position

Scenario 3: Scaling In

Buy $10 YES at $0.50 (first position)
Price drops to $0.40 (now cheaper)
Buy another $10 YES at $0.40
Average price: $0.45
Better profit potential

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel a trade after clicking confirm?

No. Once confirmed, the trade is submitted to Polymarket and executes immediately. Always review carefully before confirming.

What if the price changes while I'm entering the amount?

The bot will show you the updated price at confirmation. You can choose to proceed with the new price or cancel.

Is there a maximum trade size?

No hard maximum, but consider:

Your account balance
Market liquidity
Risk management

Very large trades may experience price slippage.

Can I place multiple trades on the same market?

Yes! You can have multiple positions on the same market, even on both YES and NO sides (hedging).

Do I pay gas fees?

No! All trades are completely gasless. Polymarket covers all network fees. You only pay for the shares you’re buying.

Next Steps

Track Your Positions

Learn how to monitor and manage active trades

Understanding Markets

Deep dive into market mechanics and strategies

Copy Trading

Automate trades by following successful traders

Subscribe to Alerts

Get access to insider trading signals

Need Help?

Having trouble with trades?

Check the FAQ for troubleshooting
Contact support: @anumaan_bot
Review Trading Overview for fundamentals

​Overview

​Trading from Insider Alerts

​Trade Amount Guidelines

​Choosing Your Position Size

​Understanding Trade Prices

​YES Shares

​NO Shares

​Trade Execution Details

​What Happens Behind the Scenes

​Transaction Confirmation

​Trade Validation

​Checks Performed

​Common Validation Errors

​Advanced Trading Features

​Quick Trade Amounts

​Trade Limits

​Trading Tips

​Before Placing a Trade

Research the Market

Check Your Balance

Verify the Outcome

Set Expectations

​After Placing a Trade

​Accessing Pending Trades

​Canceling a Trade

​Understanding Trade Results

​Successful Trade

​Failed Trade

​Common Trading Scenarios

​Scenario 1: Following an Alert

​Scenario 2: Contrarian Trade

​Scenario 3: Scaling In

​Frequently Asked Questions

​Next Steps

Track Your Positions

Understanding Markets

Copy Trading

Subscribe to Alerts

​Need Help?

Overview

Trading from Insider Alerts

Trade Amount Guidelines

Choosing Your Position Size

Understanding Trade Prices

YES Shares

NO Shares

Trade Execution Details

What Happens Behind the Scenes

Transaction Confirmation

Trade Validation

Checks Performed

Common Validation Errors

Advanced Trading Features

Quick Trade Amounts

Trade Limits

Trading Tips

Before Placing a Trade

After Placing a Trade

Accessing Pending Trades

Canceling a Trade

Understanding Trade Results

Successful Trade

Failed Trade

Common Trading Scenarios

Scenario 1: Following an Alert

Scenario 2: Contrarian Trade

Scenario 3: Scaling In

Frequently Asked Questions

Next Steps

Need Help?