Polymarket US overhauls maker and taker rebates from Oct. 19

Polymarket US will revise its maker and taker rebate structure from Oct. 19, according to Gambling Insider. The changes introduce volume-based tiers for maker rebates and taker rebates reaching 30% above $50M in monthly volume.

Rebate changes

Maker rebates will move to a tiered system linked to trading volume. The available summary does not specify the volume thresholds or rebate rates for individual maker tiers.

On the taker side, the stated 30% rebate applies above $50M in monthly volume. The summary does not detail the rates available below that threshold.

Details remain limited

The changes were reported on Oct. 13, 2026, ahead of the Oct. 19 start date. The source page text was unavailable, leaving no further details on eligibility, calculation methods or how the revised rebates compare with the existing schedule.

What it means for prediction markets

• Maker incentives will depend on volume tiers. The full schedule is needed to assess how the changes affect participants at different trading volumes.
• The highest stated taker rebate has a substantial threshold. The available summary places the 30% rate above $50M in monthly volume.
• The effect on market activity remains uncertain. The information provided does not establish whether the changes will increase liquidity or trading volume.