Polymarket Historical Dataset for Backtesting
Download or query a Polymarket historical dataset, Polymarket dataset, and historical Polymarket datasets for backtesting through PolyHistorical.
A Polymarket historical dataset should include more than final prices. For backtesting, the useful data includes timestamped bids, asks, depth, reference prices, and resolved market metadata.
Historical Polymarket Datasets for Backtesting
PolyHistorical provides historical Polymarket datasets for backtesting via API access and export workflows. You can query only the markets you need or download slices for offline analysis.
Polymarket Dataset Options
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| REST API | Automated backtests and always-fresh data pipelines |
| Dataset download | Offline notebooks, DuckDB, pandas, and repeat research |
| Parquet export | Columnar analysis and warehouse ingestion |
API or Dataset for Download
If you are comparing a Polymarket historical data API or dataset for download, start with the API for exploration, then export a dataset for repeat experiments. This also covers Polymarket historical data API or dataset for backtesting workflows where reproducibility matters.