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Crypto Prediction Markets

For crypto prediction markets, Kalshi offers the most liquid regulated Bitcoin and Ether price markets in the US, Polymarket has the widest range of crypto questions, and Crypto.com suits traders who already keep their money in its app.

Will Bitcoin close above $100,000 this week? Crypto markets let you trade price ranges and crypto news as simple yes-or-no contracts.

Best sites for crypto markets

9.0
KalshiThe biggest regulated US prediction market, with the widest choice of contracts
US: trade $25, get a $25+ trading credit via partner codes (reported)
8.5
PolymarketThe world's best-known prediction market, now with a CFTC-regulated US app
US app: deposit offers via partner codes (e.g. deposit $10, get $25 trading credit)
7.9
Crypto.com PredictThe exchange behind many other apps' sports contracts — inside the Crypto.com app
Welcome offers for new Crypto.com users (e.g. up to $50, terms apply)

Popular crypto markets

Bitcoin price rangesWhere BTC closes on a given day, week or month.
Ether & other coinsPrice brackets for ETH, SOL and more.
Price milestonesWill BTC hit a new all-time high by a date?
Crypto policyUS legislation, regulator actions and ETF approvals.
Industry eventsExchange listings, launches and token events.

How crypto prediction markets work

Most crypto markets are price brackets: Will Bitcoin be between $95,000 and $100,000 at 5pm ET on Friday? Each bracket is a separate contract paying $1 if the price lands in it. Some are above/below questions, and others are about crypto news — legislation, ETF decisions, exchange events. You don't buy any crypto; you trade a probability. Basics in how prediction markets work.

A worked example: a Bitcoin bracket

Bitcoin trades at $97,400 on Thursday. The bracket "Bitcoin between $95,000 and $100,000 at 5pm ET Friday" costs 45¢.

  • 100 contracts cost $45 plus fees.
  • If Bitcoin settles inside the range, you get $100.
  • If it settles at $100,001 or $94,999, you get nothing.

Compare that with owning $45 of Bitcoin: the contract pays more than double if the range holds, but nothing if the price moves even slightly outside it. Neighbouring brackets add up to roughly $1 across the whole range, so the prices show the market's full probability distribution.

Where to trade crypto markets

  • Kalshi — regulated hourly, daily and weekly Bitcoin and Ether brackets with deep liquidity.
  • Polymarket — the widest range of crypto questions; the US app trades in dollars.
  • Crypto.com — predictions inside an exchange app, funded in fiat or crypto.
  • Robinhood — selected crypto markets alongside stocks and coins.

How crypto markets settle

Price markets settle on a named index or reference rate at a precise time — not on the price you see on your favourite exchange. US exchanges typically use an independent benchmark index averaged over a short window before the settlement time, which reduces the effect of a single trade. A brief wick on one exchange may not count. Always check the source and time in the rules; see prediction market resolution.

Risks to watch

  • Volatility — prices can cross several brackets in minutes.
  • Timing — short-dated markets close quickly; late trades get expensive spreads.
  • Manipulation concerns — in 2026 the CFTC was reported to be looking at unusual trading clusters in some crypto-linked contracts.
  • Fees — frequent trading on short markets adds up; check the fee calculator.

Compare all platforms in our best prediction markets ranking.

Crypto Prediction Markets, illustrated by LuckyQuack
Play responsibly Crypto is volatile and markets trade around the clock. Set limits before you start, and don't trade price markets with money you need. Responsible gambling help

Guides

01Are Prediction Markets Legal? CFTC Rules, State Lawsuits and the Rest of the WorldFederally regulated, fought over by states, and banned or grey in much of the world. Here's the map in October 2026.02How to Use Polymarket From the US: The Legal Way, Step by StepAfter years of blocking Americans, Polymarket now has a regulated US app. Here's how to get started.03Prediction Market Arbitrage: How It Works and Why It's Harder Than It LooksBuy Yes here, No there, collect a guaranteed profit. In theory. Here's what the YouTube videos leave out.04Prediction Market Fees Compared: Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood and MoreOn a one-dollar contract, a cent or two is a big deal. Here's exactly what each platform charges in October 2026.
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News & blog

News19 OctNovig Reports Download and Deposit Growth After Sydney Sweeney CampaignNews19 OctUnderdog Challenges Tennessee Enforcement in Federal CourtNews13 OctStudy for Tribal Gaming Puts Prediction Market Risk at Up to $39bnNews10 OctCFTC Proposes Defining Event Contracts as SwapsNews10 OctKalshi Investigates Bets Placed Before Trump Named His New Press Secretary
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Crypto Prediction Markets FAQ

What is a crypto prediction market?

A market where you trade yes/no contracts on crypto outcomes — usually price ranges for Bitcoin or Ether on a set date, or crypto-related news. You don't need to own any crypto to trade them on US platforms.

Is a crypto prediction market the same as trading crypto?

No. You're betting on a price outcome, not buying the coin. Your maximum loss is what you pay for the contract, and you don't need a crypto wallet.

Do I need crypto to use Polymarket?

Not on the Polymarket US app, which uses dollars. The international site uses USDC and isn't available to US residents.

Which platform has the best Bitcoin markets?

Kalshi has deep, regulated Bitcoin price markets in the US. Polymarket offers a wider range of crypto questions; Crypto.com integrates them with its exchange app.

Professor Quackstradamus holding a gold crypto coin with a question mark