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

Polymarket restricts access from US-based IP addresses, preventing American participants in prediction markets from tapping into the platform's most liquid order books. Circumventing this restriction via VPN breaches Polymarket's user agreement and exposes traders to potential legal exposure. PolyGram eliminates this friction: it grants access to identical CLOB liquidity while remaining fully available to US-based participants.

Why Polymarket Blocks US Users

Polymarket faces regulatory headwinds in America due to ambiguous legal standing. The CFTC holds supervisory authority over event-based derivatives and has taken action against several prediction market operators in the past. Rather than pursue the costly and uncertain path of US regulatory approval, Polymarket opted for geographic restrictions as a simpler compliance strategy.

This creates an uncomfortable position for US traders: either circumvent the block 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 delivers unrestricted market access to US participants via its Telegram Mini App:

• No IP-based geographic restrictions
• VPN-free operation across standard US broadband connections
• Identical CLOB order books to Polymarket — matching spreads and depth
• USDC on Polygon for settlement — consistent with Polymarket rails
• Telegram-native login — streamlined onboarding without wallet complexity

CFTC-Regulated Alternative: Kalshi

For traders prioritising regulatory certainty, Kalshi stands as the sole CFTC-licensed prediction market venue operating domestically. The tradeoff warrants consideration: elevated fee structures (3-5%), constrained market breadth (~200 offerings versus 1,000+), and USD-only funding and settlement. 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-native transfer method
3. Begin trading instantly — no identity verification delays, no holding periods

FAQ

Is PolyGram legal for US traders?

PolyGram runs as an on-chain protocol on Polygon infrastructure. On-chain prediction markets occupy ambiguous legal territory for US participants. Seek guidance from a licensed US attorney regarding your specific circumstances and risk profile.

Does PolyGram have the same markets as Polymarket?

Absolutely — PolyGram taps the same CLOB infrastructure. Market selection, pricing, and available liquidity remain aligned.

Why is Polymarket blocked in the US but not PolyGram?

Polymarket enforces geographic restrictions as a deliberate operational choice. PolyGram does not impose location-based access controls. The underlying on-chain smart contracts remain permissionless and globally accessible.