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Getting Started with Prediction Markets

New to prediction markets? This guide will take you from zero to your first trade in no time.

Your Learning Path

01
Understand the Basics

Learn what prediction markets are and how they differ from traditional betting.

02
Create Your Account

Sign up for a free Polymarket account to start exploring markets.

03
Fund Your Wallet

Add funds to your account using your preferred payment method.

04
Place Your First Trade

Buy shares in an outcome you believe will happen.

05
Track & Learn

Monitor your positions and learn from market movements.

Essential Reading

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Beginner6 min
Step by step guide to use Kalshi

New to Kalshi? This beginner-friendly walkthrough covers account setup, funding, understanding prices, placing trades, and managing positions — step by step.

Kalshi
getting started
trading guide
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Beginner6 min
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO START USing Polymarket

New to Polymarket? This beginner-friendly walkthrough covers every step — from signing up and depositing funds to placing your first prediction market trade.

Polymarket
getting started
tutorials
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Beginner6 min
How do traders read probability from event market prices?

Every prediction market price is a probability hiding in plain sight. Learn the simple trick to reading odds from market prices and why it matters.

probability
trading basics
event contracts
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Beginner7 min
How to Read a Prediction Market Order Book

An order book shows you who wants to buy and sell, at what price, and how much. Learning to read one gives you a real edge in prediction markets.

prediction markets
order book
trading basics
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Beginner6 min
A Beginner's Guide to Prediction Market Platforms

Not all prediction market platforms work the same way. Here's what beginners need to know about the major options, from fees to features to regulatory status.

prediction markets
Kalshi
Polymarket
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Beginner6 min
What Are Prediction Markets and How Do They Work

Prediction markets let you buy and sell contracts on real-world outcomes. Here's how they work, where to trade, and why they're often more accurate than polls.

prediction markets
beginner guide
Polymarket
⚖️
Beginner6 min
7 Things You Must Know About Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are booming, but jumping in without understanding the basics can cost you. Here are seven essential things every newcomer should know.

prediction markets
beginner guide
trading fees
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Beginner7 min
Your First Trade on a Prediction Market: A Step-by-Step Guide

Dive into the world of prediction markets with our guided tutorial on placing your first trade using Atomic Predictions in Atomic Wallet.

prediction markets
trading
cryptocurrency
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Beginner7 min
What are Prediction Markets?

Prediction markets use collective insights to forecast events. Learn how they work and the types of markets you might encounter.

trading
forecasting
collective intelligence
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Beginner8 min
How Probability Pricing Works

Discover how prediction market pricing translates to probability and learn how this affects trading opportunities.

prediction markets
probability
trading

Frequently Asked Questions