Binance Futures Depth API for Polymarket BTC Backtests
Binance Futures Depth API for Polymarket BTC Backtests for PolyHistorical users who need API access to BTCUSDT USD-M futures depth alongside Polymarket BTC markets across Binance depth and Polymarket historical snapshots.
The Binance Futures Depth API for Polymarket BTC Backtests workflow is for traders, quants, and developers who want to compare Polymarket crypto Up Down markets with Binance BTCUSDT liquidity instead of testing against probabilities alone.
Why This Keyword Fits PolyHistorical
PolyHistorical stores Polymarket historical order book snapshots and exposes Binance depth context for cross-venue research. That makes this page relevant for API access to BTCUSDT USD-M futures depth alongside Polymarket BTC markets. The goal is to help builders move from live-only API calls to replayable historical data.
Useful Data Inputs
| Input | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Polymarket BTC 5m snapshots | Replay probability, spread, bid depth, ask depth, and outcome behavior. |
| Binance Spot and Futures depth | Compare exchange liquidity and reference price movement with Polymarket odds. |
| Resolved market metadata | Evaluate signals against known winners and settlement timing. |
| Timestamp filters | Study the exact window before entry, exit, volatility shock, or resolution. |
API Workflow
# 1. List Polymarket BTC 5m markets
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.polyhistorical.com/v1/markets?coin=BTC&market_type=5m&resolved=true&limit=20"
# 2. Pull Polymarket order book snapshots for a market
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.polyhistorical.com/v1/markets/MARKET_SLUG/snapshots?include_orderbook=true&limit=1000"
# 3. Pull Binance BTCUSDT spot depth snapshots for the same window
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.polyhistorical.com/v1/btc/spot/snapshots?limit=1000&start_time=START_MS&end_time=END_MS"
# 4. Pull Binance BTCUSDT futures depth snapshots when basis matters
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://api.polyhistorical.com/v1/btc/future/snapshots?limit=1000&start_time=START_MS&end_time=END_MS"Backtesting Questions to Answer
- Did Polymarket odds react before or after the Binance BTCUSDT move?
- Was there enough Polymarket bid or ask depth to fill the strategy size?
- Did Binance spot and futures depth disagree during the market window?
- How much spread and slippage would the strategy pay on entry and exit?