Coinbase Launches Prediction Markets in the U.S., Turning Sports, Politics, and Crypto into Trades
Key Takeaways:Prediction Markets Go Live on CoinbaseHow Trading, Settlement, and Fees WorkSettlement Rules and Payout Structure
Each market includes detailed rules explaining how outcomes are decided. Settlement relies on a predefined “source of truth,” such as official government data, market prices, or recognized news outlets. The outcome is validated by an autonomous regulated exchange. In case of settlement, the winning contracts receive credit of $1 and the losers pay $0. In this case, say you purchase 10 “Yes” contracts with an offer price of $0.40 it would then cost you $4. Provided the event proceeds, you earn a dollar in payments of $10 and earn a $6 profit net of fees. Fees apply to every trade and are shown clearly in the order preview. Coinbase states these fees cover market operations and brokerage costs. Settlement transfers may be delayed during bank holidays, weekends, or while third-party verification is completed. Read More: $247M at Risk: Coinbase Warns Stablecoin Rewards Ban Could Derail Senate Crypto BillAbout Author
