The short version
“Crypto.com quietly runs the plumbing behind half the sports contracts in America. Its own app is solid — best if you already keep your money there.”
Key facts
How we rate →Where it’s available: Most US states (18+), but not all. Several states — including Arizona, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New York and Ohio — were excluded or restricted for sports contracts in autumn 2026, and the list changes with court rulings. The app shows what's available where you are.
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Score breakdown
The overall score is the weighted average of these five criteria. See the weights.
Bonus terms, in plain English
Welcome offer: Welcome offers for new Crypto.com users (e.g. up to $50, terms apply)
Crypto.com has advertised welcome offers of up to $50 and limited fee-free periods for new users who've never had a Crypto.com account.[1] Eligibility rules are strict, so read the terms in the app.
Compare ongoing costs with rivals in our prediction market fees guide.
Crypto.com is best known as a crypto exchange and for its name on the Los Angeles arena. Less known is that its US derivatives arm, Crypto.com Derivatives North America (CDNA), was one of the first CFTC-regulated platforms to list sports event contracts, starting with the Super Bowl in January 2025. Since then CDNA has become a wholesale supplier of sports contracts to other apps, including Underdog, Fanatics Markets and — for player props — DraftKings Predictions.[2]
Crypto.com also sells those contracts directly to its own customers inside the Crypto.com app. That's what this review covers.
How it works
Open the Crypto.com app, go to the predictions section and pick a market. Each contract pays $1 if the outcome happens; the price, from 1¢ to 99¢, is the market's probability. You can close your position before the event. If you're new to event contracts, our page on how prediction markets work is the place to start.
Markets and liquidity
- Sports: NFL, college football, NBA, NHL, MLB, March Madness and more — game winners and, increasingly, props.
- Politics and economy: elections, the Fed, inflation.
- Finance and crypto: price ranges for Bitcoin, Ether and stock indices.
- Culture: awards and entertainment.
Because CDNA is the exchange behind several partner apps, liquidity on major sports markets is solid. Non-sports markets are thinner than on Kalshi or Polymarket.
Fees
Crypto.com charges per-contract exchange and technology fees with discounts for higher volume, and deposits are free.[1] Reviews describe the schedule differently, and some fees are waived on contracts that settle in the money, so the honest advice is: look at the total on the order screen before you confirm, and compare it with Kalshi's formula using our contract payout calculator.
Deposits, withdrawals and app
The app is packed with features — trading, cards, staking — so predictions can feel buried. Once you find them, ordering is straightforward.
Legality and safety
CDNA is registered with the CFTC as an exchange and clearinghouse, which means customer funds and rules fall under federal oversight. State pushback is the main risk: Connecticut, Tennessee and Maryland were among states that sent cease-and-desist letters to Crypto.com and other platforms, and Crypto.com has stopped offering sports contracts in some states.[3] See are prediction markets legal? for the latest.
How to open an account
- Download the Crypto.com app and create an account (18+).
- Complete identity verification.
- Fund with dollars or crypto.
- Open the predictions section and pick a market.
- Note per-contract fees on the order screen.
Support: Support is through in-app chat and the help centre.
Crypto.com vs the alternatives
- Kalshi — more markets, clearer fees, wider state coverage.
- Robinhood — another all-in-one app, simpler for beginners.
- DraftKings Predictions — uses some of Crypto.com's contracts in a sportsbook-style app.
Crypto.com Predict: our verdict
Crypto.com is a serious, regulated player — in fact, a key supplier to the whole sports prediction market. If you already hold money in the Crypto.com app, its predictions section is a convenient and legitimate option. Newcomers will find Kalshi or Robinhood easier, and price-sensitive traders should compare fees carefully. See the full best prediction markets ranking.
Not convinced? Compare it with Kalshi, Polymarket and Novig, or see our full ranking of the best prediction markets.
Crypto.com Predict FAQ
Is Crypto.com's prediction market legal?
Yes, at federal level. Contracts trade on Crypto.com Derivatives North America (CDNA), a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse. Some states have sent cease-and-desist letters or sued over sports contracts, so availability varies.
Do I need crypto to use Crypto.com prediction markets?
No. You can fund your account in US dollars, though you can also use crypto.
What fees does Crypto.com charge on predictions?
Per-contract exchange and technology fees, with discounts at higher volume. The exact cost is shown on the order screen; the fee schedule changes, so check it before trading.
Which apps use Crypto.com's contracts?
Crypto.com supplies sports event contracts to partners including Underdog and Fanatics Markets, and has supplied player props to DraftKings Predictions.
How we checked this review
Checked as of : the licence or regulatory status on the regulator’s own register, the operator’s published terms, fees and availability, and the reports listed under Sources. We did not make test deposits or withdrawals for this review, so payout times are the operator’s stated times, cross-checked against player reports. Our method.
Sources
- Crypto.com prediction markets — Crypto.com (official site) ↩
- Crypto.com unveils US prediction markets platform as legal pressure mounts on rivals — Decrypt ↩
- Connecticut issues cease-and-desist to Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com over 'illegal sports wagering' — The Block, December 2025 ↩
