Is Polymarket legal in Turkey?
Yes. Polymarket is accessible from Turkey. The country is not on Polymarket's list of blocked countries.
Turkey has a large and active crypto community, making it one of the more significant markets for prediction trading outside the US and Europe.
How Turkish regulations apply
Turkey banned the use of crypto for payments in 2021, but buying, holding, and trading crypto remains legal. The Capital Markets Board (SPK) and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) oversee financial regulations.
Online gambling is broadly prohibited in Turkey under Law No. 7258. However, prediction markets operate in a regulatory gray area since they are not specifically classified as gambling. No enforcement action has been taken against prediction market users to date.
A comprehensive crypto regulation bill has been in discussion since 2023, with implementation expected in 2026. This could clarify the status of platforms like Polymarket.
How to get started from Turkey
- Go to Polymarket and create your account
- Deposit via credit card or transfer USDC from a Turkish exchange like BtcTurk or Paribu
- Start trading
Read our deposit guide for detailed instructions on every deposit method.
