Polymarket Historical Data Availability: What Data Exists & How Far Back
Full breakdown of Polymarket historical data availability — which markets are covered, how far back the data goes, and snapshot granularity on PolyHistorical.
One of the most common questions we get: "How much Polymarket historical data do you actually have?" Here's the complete breakdown of Polymarket historical data availability on PolyHistorical.
Markets Covered
| Coin | Timeframes | Direction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 5m, 15m, 1hr, 4hr, 24hr | Up & Down | Active |
| ETH | 5m, 15m, 1hr | Up & Down | Coming soon |
| SOL | 5m, 15m, 1hr | Up & Down | Coming soon |
How Far Back Does the Data Go?
PolyHistorical has been recording Polymarket order book data since the early days of the BTC Up/Down markets. The archive continues to grow every day as new snapshots are captured in real-time. The Pro plan gives you access to the full historical archive.
Free Tier vs Pro Access
| Market Type | Starter (Free) | Pro ($11/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| BTC 5m & 15m | Last 50 markets | All historical |
| BTC 1hr & 4hr | Last 24 markets | All historical |
| BTC 24hr | Last 5 markets | All historical |
Snapshot Granularity
Snapshots are captured at sub-second resolution — the highest available anywhere for Polymarket data. This means:
- A 5-minute market window can contain hundreds of snapshots
- You get enough resolution to study micro-structure, detect patterns, and simulate realistic execution
- All snapshots within an accessible market are included on every plan — no snapshot limits
Data Depth per Snapshot
Each snapshot includes price data by default. With include_orderbook=true, you also get:
- Full bid ladder for Up and Down outcomes — every price level and size
- Full ask ladder for Up and Down outcomes — every price level and size
- Coin price at snapshot time
- Up and Down outcome prices (0-1)
Free Access
Start with the free Starter plan — no credit card required. Access recent BTC markets immediately. Upgrade to Pro at $11/month for full historical access to all markets.