Polymarket Holding Yield Calculator

How holding rewards work

Polymarket's “yield” — officially Holding Rewards — pays roughly 3.25% APR in pUSD, settled daily, for holding eligible long-term positions (largely long-running political and geopolitical markets). It rewards committed directional capital; it is not interest on an idle USDC balance.

Daily = position value × APR ÷ 365
Over N days = daily × N
Yearly = position value × APR

Position
%
Yield over 365 days
+$32.50+3.25%
Daily+$0.09
Monthly (30d)+$2.67
Yearly (APR)+$32.50
Value after$1,032.50

Estimate. Holding Rewards are paid daily in pUSD on eligible positions — simple (not compounded), and only in reward-eligible markets.

Yield over time · on $1,000.00
1 month
+$2.71
6 months
+$16.25
1 year
+$32.50
5 years
+$162.50

Yield by balance · 3.25% APR

BalanceDailyMonthlyYearly
$1,000.00$0.09$2.67$32.50
$5,000.00$0.45$13.36$162.50
$10,000.00$0.89$26.71$325.00
$50,000.00$4.45$133.56$1,625.00
$100,000.00$8.90$267.12$3,250.00

Frequently asked

What is Polymarket holding yield (Holding Rewards)?

Polymarket pays roughly 3.25% APR, settled daily in pUSD, for holding eligible long-term positions in a curated set of markets. It is a reward for providing committed directional capital — not interest on an idle balance. How to earn APR on Polymarket

Is it interest on my USDC balance?

No. Holding Rewards are not interest on idle cash. They accrue on eligible positions you hold in reward-bearing markets (largely long-running political and geopolitical bets), settled daily in pUSD.

How much can I earn?

Yield = position value × APR. At 3.25% APR a $1,000 position earns about $32.50 a year, ~$2.67 a month, or ~$0.09 a day — scaling linearly with size.

How often is it paid?

Daily, in pUSD. The payout is simple (it does not auto-compound) unless you redeploy what you receive.

Disclaimer: This calculator is an estimate for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Reward rates and eligibility are set by Polymarket and can change. Prediction markets carry risk; do your own research before committing capital.

Polymarket Holding Yield Calculator — 3.25% APR Rewards