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CLOB (central limit order book)

What is a CLOB?

A central limit order book matches buy and sell orders by price and then by time. Prices come from traders' orders rather than from a formula.

On Polymarket

Polymarket and Kalshi trade through order books; you can read the bids and asks on each market.

👉 How to read an order book

Order book · AMM (automated market maker) · Limit order

Frequently asked questions

How does CLOB work on Polymarket?

Polymarket and Kalshi trade through order books; you can read the bids and asks on each market.

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