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Prediction Markets 101

Twelve lessons covering how prediction markets work, where they're legal, how Polymarket and Kalshi differ under the hood, and how to read a market like a trader. No fluff, no dates — just the syllabus.

Module · Foundations

  1. Lesson 01·6 min read

    What Is a Prediction Market? A Beginner's Guide

    A prediction market is an exchange where contracts pay out based on real-world events — elections, sports, economic data, weather.

  2. Lesson 02·5 min read

    How Prediction Market Prices Map to Probabilities

    Binary contract prices translate directly into implied probabilities. Here's how to read them — and where the simple translation breaks down.

  3. Lesson 03·6 min read

    Order Books vs AMMs in Prediction Markets

    Order books and AMMs are two ways to match prediction-market trades. The choice shapes liquidity, spread, and how trade size affects price.

  4. Lesson 04·6 min read

    Why Prediction Markets Often Beat Polls

    Prediction markets aggregate information faster than polls because traders are paid to be right and punished for being wrong.

Module · Platforms

  1. Lesson 05·7 min read

    How Polymarket Works: USDC, UMA & On-Chain Resolution

    Polymarket is built on Polygon. Trades clear on-chain in USDC; outcomes are resolved by UMA's optimistic oracle.

  2. Lesson 06·7 min read

    How Kalshi Works: CFTC-Regulated Event Contracts, USD Settlement

    Kalshi is the first CFTC-regulated event-contract exchange. Here's how its contracts, clearing, and US-bank custody actually work.

  3. Lesson 07·8 min read

    Polymarket vs Kalshi: Regulated vs Crypto Prediction Markets

    The two largest prediction markets in the world have almost nothing in common under the hood. Here's how to choose.

  4. Lesson 08·8 min read

    The Best Prediction Markets in 2026 (Ranked & Compared)

    Which prediction market should you use in 2026? It depends on where you live, what you want to trade, and how much capital you're moving.

Module · Regulation & Risk

  1. Lesson 09·7 min read

    Are Prediction Markets Legal in the US? (2026 Update)

    Kalshi is fully legal nationwide. Polymarket geoblocks the US. PredictIt operates under a CFTC no-action letter. Here's the full state of play.

  2. Lesson 10·5 min read

    How to Read a Status Page (Without Being Misled)

    A green status page does not always mean everything is fine. Here's what to look for.

  3. Lesson 11·6 min read

    Polymarket Outage History: Notable Incidents & Lessons

    Polymarket has been remarkably reliable, but its biggest incidents have come at the worst possible times.

Module · Reference

  1. Lesson 12·9 min read

    Prediction Market Glossary: 30+ Terms Every Trader Should Know

    Prediction markets blend finance, crypto, and legal jargon. Here's a no-nonsense glossary of every term you'll see.