Say Goodbye to Gas Fees: How to Join Polymarket on Gate at Zero Cost

For users interested in prediction markets, March 30, 2026 marks a turning point. On this day, Polymarket officially ended its "free era" and began charging taker fees across nearly all popular categories, including politics, finance, and economics. While many users lamented the loss of "free perks," another door quietly opened—Gate not only integrated Polymarket well in advance, but also launched a "Gas-Free Month" campaign at the same time, allowing users to participate with truly zero barriers.

Double Benefits: Why Is Now the Best Time to Try?

First, let’s look at two key events that happened at the end of March 2026:

1. Polymarket Introduces Fees: Starting March 30, Polymarket implemented dynamic taker fees for most new markets—including cryptocurrency, sports, politics, and finance—except for geopolitics. The fee rate fluctuates with contract prices, peaking at 50% probability (maximum uncertainty). For example, crypto markets can reach up to 1.80%.
2. Gate Launches "Gas-Free Month": Almost simultaneously, Gate officially kicked off its "Gas-Free Month" campaign on March 28, running through April 30. This initiative subsidizes on-chain gas fees, lowering the entry barrier for users.

This means that while Polymarket’s native platform now charges trading fees, Gate’s integrated gateway lets you trade directly from your spot account and enjoy gas fee subsidies, delivering genuine "double savings."

Core Question: Can You Really Skip Wallets and Gas Fees Entirely?

If you choose to participate directly through your Gate account (account direct investment mode), you truly don’t need to set up an on-chain wallet or pay any gas fees.

Here’s why:

• Account Direct Investment Mode: This is a standout feature of Gate’s Polymarket integration. You can trade using USDT directly from your Gate spot account. There’s no need to create a Web3 wallet or worry about your Polygon network MATIC token balance. The system handles all on-chain interactions automatically, with Gate covering the gas fees.
• Gas-Free Campaign Stacking: During the campaign from March 28 to April 30, Gate takes it a step further. Even operations that require DEX interaction are covered—new and existing users get free gas credits (one each for sending, approving, and trading). First-time top-ups at the Gas Station also qualify for gas fee coverage.

In short, if you want to trade prediction events on Polymarket, using Gate’s "account direct investment" feature is the optimal solution for "zero gas fees and no wallet hassle."

How to Participate in Polymarket on Gate with Zero Gas Fees?

This feature is currently in public beta. We recommend updating your Gate App to v8.12.5 or later.

Path One: Account Direct Investment Mode (Recommended, Fully Gas-Free)

This is the easiest and most worry-free method, ideal for most regular users.

1. Log In: Open the Gate App and log into your spot account. Make sure you have a USDT balance.
2. Access Polymarket: Find and tap the Polymarket entry on the app homepage or markets page.
3. Choose Mode: Once inside, you’ll see two trading interfaces:
   1. Prediction Mode: A simple interface showing "Yes/No" probabilities and odds—perfect for beginners.
   2. Trading Mode: Features order books, candlestick charts, and depth charts, supporting limit and market orders—suited for professional traders.
4. One-Click Trading: Select an event you’re interested in (such as "Will Bitcoin break $70,000 by the end of March?"), enter the amount, and buy directly with USDT. The system automatically handles all subsequent on-chain interactions.
5. Automatic Settlement: After the event concludes, your earnings are automatically converted 1:1 into stablecoins and transferred to your spot account—no manual claiming required.

Path Two: Web3 Wallet Mode (For On-Chain Veterans)

If you prefer using a decentralized wallet and want to benefit from gas fee discounts, this path is for you.

1. Prepare Assets: Make sure your Gate Web3 wallet has USDC on the Polygon network (the native settlement token for Polymarket).
2. Connect Wallet: On Gate’s Polymarket page, select "Web3 Wallet" to connect.
3. Claim Gas-Free Benefits: Go to Gate DEX’s "Gas Station" page. If your wallet was created within the last 7 days, you automatically get 3 gas-free credits (including trading and approval). Existing users also get 3 gas-free credits per month.
4. Start Trading: Trade within your gas-free quota to save on-chain fees.

Key Information to Note

While Gate lets you avoid gas fees, there are a few important details to keep in mind:

• Device ID Binding: The gas-free campaign is tied to physical device IDs. This means each device is eligible for gas-free benefits with only one new wallet account, and existing users can claim gas-free credits for only one wallet per month. Attempts to exploit the system with multiple accounts will be detected and blocked.
• Polymarket Fees Still Apply: Gate covers your gas fees, but Polymarket’s taker fees remain (unless you’re trading fee-free geopolitics events). These fees are charged by the platform and can’t be waived through Gate.
• Price Volatility Risk: Prediction markets are highly volatile, especially for short-term events. The price you see in "Prediction Mode" (e.g., $0.65) reflects the market’s 65% probability, which isn’t the same as actual win odds. We recommend starting with small amounts and managing your exposure.

Conclusion

As the world’s first centralized exchange to integrate Polymarket, Gate’s "account direct investment" mode truly bridges the gap between DeFi and CeFi. Combined with the "Gas-Free Month" campaign launched at the end of March, now is the perfect time to experience event-driven trading.

Whether you want to predict the World Cup champion, the Fed’s rate decisions, or Bitcoin’s short-term price movements, simply open the Gate App and use your spot account USDT for a seamless, gas-free, wallet-free experience. Don’t let complex on-chain operations and high gas fees stand in the way of your access to information.