Polymarket Recruits In-House Traders and Market Makers to Boost Liquidity

Polymarket is expanding its team by recruiting in-house traders and market makers, signaling a strategic shift to enhance liquidity. The prediction platform recorded its highest monthly activity in November, and the addition of professional market makers could further accelerate growth. Historically reliant on whale participation, Polymarket now seeks to balance its ecosystem with institutional-grade liquidity providers.

Market Maker involvement has drawn criticism for potentially skewing odds against retail participants. Rumors suggest Wintermute and other major players may join the platform, following similar moves by Jump Trading with Kalshi. The platform's specialization is attracting arbitrage seekers and niche experts, drawn by the opportunity to capitalize on real-time odds discrepancies.

Whale activity continues to dominate Polymarket's prediction markets, raising concerns about market distortion. Blockchain analysts have identified Wintermute-connected wallets participating on the platform, highlighting the growing sophistication of prediction market participants.