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Beginner's guide

How Prediction
Markets Work

Prediction markets let you trade on the outcome of real-world events. Prices reflect collective probability and if you're right, you profit.

How to trade

01

Pick a market

Browse questions about real-world events: sports, politics, crypto, and more. Each market has two sides: Yes and No.

02

Choose your side

Tap Yes if you think the event will happen, No if you don't. The price shown (e.g. 65¢) is the market's implied probability 65% chance of Yes.

03

Set your amount

Enter how much you want to invest. Your potential winnings are shown immediately, every share pays out $1 if your prediction is correct.

04

Collect your winnings

When the event resolves, winning shares pay $1 each. Lose and they pay $0. You can also sell your position at any time before resolution.

See it in action

Interactive example

Will Argentina win the FIFA World Cup 2026?

You invest$10.00
Price per share65¢
Shares bought15.38 Yes
If Argentina wins →$15.38 (+53.8%)
If Argentina doesn't →$0.00

At 65¢ per share, the market implies a 65% chance Argentina wins. If you think it's higher, buying Yes is positive expected value.

Key concepts

Price = Probability

A Yes share trading at 70¢ means the crowd believes there's a 70% chance the event happens. Prices shift in real time as new information arrives.

Limit vs Market orders

Market orders fill instantly at the best available price. Limit orders let you set the exact price you're willing to pay — useful when you think the market is mispriced.

Early exit

You don't have to wait for resolution. Sell your shares any time to lock in profit or cut losses. The market is always liquid as long as other traders are active.

Resolution

Once the event concludes, an independent oracle determines the outcome. Correct shares redeem at $1. Incorrect shares expire worthless.

Common questions

Ready to make your first trade?

Start with a small amount — even $1 teaches you more than reading.

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