Polymarket Alternative for US Users: Trade Prediction Markets Without a VPN

Polymarket restricts access from within the United States by blocking US-based IP addresses, preventing American traders from participating in one of the most liquid prediction market platforms available. Circumventing this restriction through a VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram offers a solution: direct access to identical CLOB liquidity pools, fully available to residents of the United States without any access limitations.

Why Polymarket Blocks US Users

Polymarket faces an uncertain regulatory environment across US jurisdictions. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based derivatives contracts and has taken enforcement measures against certain platforms operating in this space. Rather than undertake the compliance infrastructure required to serve American customers, Polymarket implemented geographic barriers as a simpler operational choice.

This creates a difficult situation for American market participants: either circumvent access restrictions using a VPN (which violates contractual terms and introduces legal uncertainty) or locate a platform offering equivalent liquidity without geographic barriers. PolyGram fills precisely this gap.

PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders

PolyGram grants American traders complete, unrestricted participation in prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App interface:

• Zero geographic IP-based access controls
• VPN-free operation across all standard US broadband connections
• Identical CLOB order books mirroring Polymarket — matching spreads and available depth
• USDC denominated transactions settled via Polygon blockchain — matching asset class
• Telegram-based identity verification — streamlined onboarding without hardware wallet requirements

CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi

For traders prioritising regulatory oversight and government approval, Kalshi represents the sole CFTC-authorised prediction market venue operating within American borders. However, this regulatory status comes with material trade-offs: elevated transaction costs (3-5% per trade), constrained market inventory (approximately 200 active contracts versus 1,000+), and mandatory US dollar settlement only. Traders seeking access to expansive market catalogues and competitive pricing structures typically find PolyGram more advantageous.

Getting Started as a US Trader

1. Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
2. Transfer USDC through any Polygon-enabled deposit method
3. Begin trading instantly — no identity verification delays, no mandatory holding periods

FAQ

Is PolyGram legal for US traders?

PolyGram operates as a decentralised application on the Polygon network. Blockchain-based prediction markets occupy an ambiguous legal position for American users. Seek guidance from a licensed attorney licensed to practise in your jurisdiction regarding your specific circumstances.

Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?

Absolutely — PolyGram taps into the identical CLOB infrastructure. Market selection, pricing mechanics, and liquidity depth remain consistent.

Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?

Polymarket enforces geographic access controls as an explicit operational strategy. PolyGram maintains no such geographic access restrictions. The underlying smart contracts powering these markets remain universally accessible.