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Overview

Your wallet balance shows how much USDC you have available for trading. anumaan bot makes it easy to check your balance at any time and understand what funds you have available.

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How to Check Balance

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Quick Balance Check

Use the balance command for a detailed view: 
/balance
This displays:
  • USDC Balance: Your available trading funds
  • POL Balance: Polygon network gas tokens
  • Wallet Address: Your unique Polygon address
  • Quick Actions: Fund wallet, view transactions, check positions

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From Wallet Dashboard

Alternatively, access from the wallet dashboard: 
/wallet
The dashboard shows your balance along with other wallet information and management options.
Pro Tip: The /balance command is fastest for a quick balance check, while /wallet gives you the full dashboard with additional options.

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Understanding Your Balance

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USDC Balance

This is your trading balance - the amount available for placing trades on Polymarket. 
💰 USDC: $125.50
  • What it is: USD Coin stablecoin (1 USDC = $1 USD)
  • Used for: All trading on Polymarket
  • Gasless: No gas fees deducted from this balance for trades
  • Instant: Updates in real-time after trades and deposits
USDC is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 with the US Dollar, so 100USDC≈100 USDC ≈ 100 USD

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POL Balance

Network gas tokens - Usually not needed for trading. 
⛽ POL: 0.05 ($0.10)
  • What it is: Polygon network’s native token (formerly MATIC)
  • Used for: Gas fees on Polygon network
  • Trading: NOT needed - all trades are gasless!
  • Display: Shown for informational purposes
You don’t need POL tokens for trading! Polymarket covers all gas fees. POL is only shown for completeness.

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Balance States

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Healthy Balance ✅

💰 USDC: $50.00+
⛽ POL: Any amount
You’re ready to trade! Sufficient USDC for multiple positions.

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Low Balance ⚠️

💰 USDC: $1.00 - $10.00
You can still trade but consider funding soon for more opportunities.

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Insufficient Balance ❌

💰 USDC: $0.00 - $1.00
Need to fund wallet to place trades. Minimum $1 recommended.

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Balance Updates

Your balance updates automatically in these situations:

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When Balance Increases

  • ✅ USDC deposit from exchange or wallet
  • ✅ Profitable position closed
  • ✅ Position sold at higher price
  • ✅ Winning prediction resolved

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When Balance Decreases

  • ❌ Placed a new trade (bought shares)
  • ❌ Losing position closed
  • ❌ Position sold at lower price
  • ❌ Lost prediction resolved
Real-time Updates: Balance reflects changes within seconds of any transaction. If you don’t see an update, wait 1-2 minutes and check again.

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Viewing Balance Details

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From the Balance Command

/balance
Shows:
  1. Current Balances: USDC and POL amounts
  2. USD Value: Dollar equivalent of all tokens
  3. Wallet Address: Where to send deposits
  4. Action Buttons:
    • 💰 Fund Wallet
    • 📊 View Positions
    • 🔄 Refresh Balance

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From the Wallet Dashboard

/wallet
Includes everything from /balance plus:
  • Recent transaction history
  • Active positions summary
  • Wallet management options
  • Advanced features access

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Checking Transaction History

To see detailed transaction history:
  1. Use /wallet for quick recent transactions
  2. Visit PolygonScan and search your wallet address
  3. View all deposits, trades, and transfers on-chain
Bookmark PolygonScan: Add your wallet address to PolygonScan’s watchlist for real-time alerts on all transactions.

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Balance and Trading Calculations

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Available for Trading

Your USDC balance is what’s available for new trades: 
Current Balance: $100.00 USDC
Active Positions: Using $60.00
Available for new trades: $100.00
Unlike traditional trading platforms, your USDC isn’t “locked” when you buy shares. You can use it again once positions are closed.

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After Placing a Trade

When you buy shares: 
Before Trade:
  Balance: $100.00

Buy $20 YES shares:
  Balance: $80.00
  Position: $20 YES shares

Your $20 is now in shares, not liquid USDC.

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After Closing a Position

When you sell or position resolves: 
Position: $20 YES shares
Market price increased to $0.75

Sell at $0.75:
  Receive: ~$30 USDC (50% profit)
  New Balance: $110.00

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Common Balance Questions

Your balance changes when you:
  • Place trades (decreases by trade amount)
  • Close positions (increases if profitable, decreases if at loss)
  • Markets resolve (winning bets paid out)
Check /positions to see where your funds are currently allocated.
Minimum recommended balances:
  • To trade: $1 USDC (minimum trade size)
  • Recommended start: $10-50 USDC
  • Active trading: $50+ USDC
No maximum limit!
POL tokens might appear if:
  • Someone sent POL to your wallet
  • You received POL from an airdrop
  • Leftover from a transaction
You don’t need POL for trading - it’s just displayed for completeness.
Yes! You can send USDC from your wallet to:
  • Exchanges (Coinbase, Binance, etc.)
  • Other wallets
  • Hardware wallets
Use your wallet address and standard Polygon transfers. Contact support if you need help with withdrawals.
Balance updates are near-instant:
  • After trades: ~5-10 seconds
  • After deposits: ~30-60 seconds on Polygon
  • After position close: ~5-10 seconds
Use “Refresh Balance” button if needed.

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Troubleshooting Balance Issues

If you deposited but balance is still $0:
  1. Check transaction status:
    • Visit PolygonScan
    • Search your wallet address
    • Verify transaction confirmed
  2. Verify correct network:
    • Ensure you sent on Polygon network
    • Check you sent USDC (not another token)
  3. Wait for confirmation:
    • Polygon: ~30 seconds
    • Ethereum bridge: 5-15 minutes
    • CEX withdrawal: 5-30 minutes
  4. Refresh balance: 
    /balance
    Click “Refresh Balance” button
  5. Still missing? Contact support with transaction hash.
Unexpected balance changes usually mean:
  1. Active trades: Check /positions - funds may be in open positions
  2. Automatic copy trade: If copy trading is enabled, automatic trades use your balance
  3. Market resolution: A losing position was resolved
Review your transaction history on PolygonScan to see exactly what happened.
If balance seems stuck:
  1. Wait 30 seconds (blockchain confirmation)
  2. Use the “Refresh Balance” button
  3. Try /balance command again
  4. Check PolygonScan for transaction status
  5. If trade failed, balance should remain unchanged
Persistent issues? Contact support.
You should never have a negative balance. If you see this:
  1. Take a screenshot
  2. Try /balance again to confirm
  3. Contact support immediately
  4. Don’t place new trades until resolved
This is likely a display error that will be corrected.

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Balance Management Tips

Regular Checks

Check balance before and after trades to track your funds

Track Positions

Remember /positions shows where your USDC is currently invested

Keep Reserve

Maintain some USDC balance for new opportunities

Monitor History

Review PolygonScan regularly for complete transaction history

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Advanced Balance Features

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Balance Notifications

Set up alerts for:
  • Low balance warnings
  • Large balance changes
  • Deposit confirmations
Contact support to enable custom balance notifications.

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Multi-Currency View

While trading is in USDC, you can view equivalent in:
  • USD (shown by default)
  • Other fiat currencies (future feature)

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Export Balance History

For accounting or tax purposes:
  • View complete history on PolygonScan
  • Export transaction CSV from PolygonScan
  • Track PnL with /positions command

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Quick Reference

CommandPurposeShows
/balanceQuick balance checkUSDC, POL, address
/walletFull dashboardBalance + management options
/positionsActive tradesWhere your USDC is invested
/fundAdd fundsDeposit addresses

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Next Steps

Fund Your Wallet

Add more USDC to increase trading capacity

View Positions

See where your funds are currently invested

Start Trading

Use your balance to place trades

Wallet Overview

Learn more about wallet management

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Need Help?

Questions about your balance?