Polymarket Adds Trading Limits

Prediction market startup Polymarket rolled out voluntary deposit limits, account lock-outs and mental health resources to help users manage compulsive behavior amid regulatory scrutiny.

Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Polymarket rolled out new deposit limits and lock-out tools on Wednesday for users in the United States and globally to curb compulsive trading habits. The launch follows a legal clash with New York state authorities over illegal gambling allegations. Prediction markets have drawn intense scrutiny from regulators regarding investor protection and platform oversight.