Whale Tracking Explained
Follow the smart money in prediction markets
What is a Whale?
In trading, a "whale" is someone who trades with significant capital — typically $10,000+ per position. These traders often have better information, deeper research, or simply more conviction than the average trader.
On Polymarket (which uses blockchain), every trade is publicly visible. This means we can track which wallets are making big moves and potentially follow their lead.
Why Follow Whales?
Better Information
Whales often have access to better research, domain expertise, or insider knowledge about markets they trade.
Proven Track Records
We track wallets with 60%+ win rates over hundreds of trades — not luck, but skill.
Early Signals
Large trades often precede price moves. Getting in early means better prices.
Conviction Indicator
A $50K bet shows more confidence than a $50 bet. Size signals conviction.
Top Whale Wallets We Track
Here are some of the most successful Polymarket traders:
Known for political and economic markets
Sports and election specialist
High-frequency trader across multiple categories
* Past performance does not guarantee future results. Whale tracking is one signal among many.
How ArbAlert Whale Tracking Works
- Monitor top wallets — We track a curated list of wallets with proven track records.
- Detect large trades — When a whale makes a significant position ($10K+), we capture it.
- Send instant alerts — Pro subscribers get notified immediately with the market, direction, and size.
- You decide — Use this as one input in your trading decisions. Never blindly copy.
Important Considerations
⚠️ Whale Tracking Risks
- Whales can be wrong — Even the best traders lose 30-40% of their trades.
- Context matters — A whale might be hedging another position, not making a directional bet.
- Timing is everything — By the time you see the alert, the price may have already moved.
- Don't copy blindly — Use whale activity as one signal, not your entire strategy.
- Size appropriately — Just because a whale bets $100K doesn't mean you should.
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