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

Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions on US-based IP addresses, preventing American traders from accessing the platform's highly liquid order books. Circumventing these blocks with a VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram delivers a solution: identical CLOB liquidity, fully available to US-based traders with no restrictions whatsoever.

Why Polymarket Blocks US Users

Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds in America. The CFTC maintains supervisory authority over event-based derivatives and has initiated enforcement campaigns targeting certain prediction market operators. Rather than pursue formal US regulatory approval, Polymarket opted for geographic blocking as its compliance strategy.

This creates an uncomfortable situation for American traders: either circumvent restrictions through a VPN (risking ToS violation and legal consequences) or switch to a platform offering equivalent liquidity. PolyGram fills that gap.

PolyGram: Full Access for US Traders

PolyGram grants US traders unrestricted access to prediction markets via its Telegram Mini App:

• Zero geographic IP-based restrictions
• VPN-free operation — compatible with standard US broadband
• Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and depth
• Polygon-based USDC settlement — consistent with Polymarket's infrastructure
• Telegram sign-in — streamlined onboarding without custodial wallet complexity

CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi

For traders prioritising regulatory certainty, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-authorised prediction market venue operating in America. The tradeoff merits consideration: elevated fee structures (3-5%), constrained market breadth (~200 offerings versus 1,000+), and fiat-denominated settlement only. For those seeking robust market depth paired with competitive pricing, PolyGram remains the superior option.

Getting Started as a US Trader

1. Launch Telegram — access PolyGram
2. Fund your account with USDC through any Polygon-compatible bridge
3. Begin trading instantly — no verification delays, no approval queue

FAQ

Is PolyGram legal for US traders?

PolyGram operates as an on-chain protocol deployed on Polygon. On-chain prediction markets occupy uncertain regulatory territory for US participants. Seek guidance from a licensed US attorney regarding your particular circumstances and jurisdiction.

Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?

Absolutely — PolyGram taps into identical CLOB infrastructure. Market selection, pricing, and available liquidity mirror Polymarket precisely.

Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?

Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions as a deliberate corporate decision. PolyGram implements no such geographic filtering. The underlying smart contracts remain permissionless and globally accessible.