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PredictIt

The classic US political prediction market

The original US politics market
7.2/10
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PredictIt is an academic research project running real-money political prediction markets for over a decade — the go-to spot for US election junkies.

Rating

Fees6.0
Liquidity7.4
Market variety6.8
User experience7.0
Trust & safety8.6

Key facts

Founded
2014
Headquarters
Wellington, NZ / Washington DC
Regulation
Academic (Victoria University of Wellington)
Minimum deposit
$1
Payment methods
Debit card, Bank transfer
Availability
USA, limited international
Mobile app
No
Markets
US politics (focus)
Fees
10% profit + 5% withdrawal
Pros
  • Long track record
  • Strong political market depth
  • Trusted resolution
  • Real USD payouts
Cons
  • 10% profit fee + 5% withdrawal fee
  • $850 per-market cap
  • No mobile app
  • Dated interface

How to get started

  1. 1Sign up via our link
  2. 2Verify your identity
  3. 3Deposit up to $850 per market
  4. 4Trade political contracts

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Our verdict

A cultural landmark of political forecasting, but its fee structure and $850 per-market cap hold it back.

FAQ

Yes, PredictIt operates under a CFTC no-action letter as an academic project.