Polymarket launches 15-minute Bitcoin betting on US app
Polymarket’s US app now runs continuous Bitcoin price markets that settle every 15 minutes.
The hit
Polymarket has launched 15-minute Bitcoin price markets on its US app, according to Crypto Briefing. Users bet on whether Bitcoin trades above or below a reference price when each window closes, with settlement automated.
Why it matters
This is a sharp break from Polymarket’s roots in slow-burn election & policy bets. It puts the platform in direct competition with crypto derivatives exchanges offering perpetual futures & short-dated options, & tests how far US regulators will let event contracts stretch before treating them as derivatives.
The record
| Launch date | 22 September 2026, 12:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Contract length | 15-minute windows, running 24/7 |
| Price feed | Chainlink’s BTC/USD oracle |
| Prior CFTC action | 2022 settlement forced Polymarket’s temporary US withdrawal |
What happens next
Watch how the CFTC treats the new contracts. Kalshi will reportedly be watching closely, & rivals could launch similar products if Polymarket succeeds.
Sources: Polymarket launches 15-minute Bitcoin price markets on US app
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