# Inside Predictions > Every headline is a prediction market. Here's how to trade them smarter. Elections, championships, rate cuts, the weather: prediction markets let you put real money on what happens next. Inside Predictions covers every major prediction market platform (Kalshi, Polymarket, PredictIt, FanDuel Predicts, Robinhood, Webull, DraftKings Predictions, Betfair Exchange, Smarkets, Coinbase Predict, and 11 others), scans 15,000+ live markets, and explains how they work, with independent analysis and regulatory intelligence across 200+ countries and all US states. Built by former operators, for everyone from first-time participants to active traders. ## Platform Intelligence - [Compare All Prediction Market Platforms](https://insidepredictions.com/platforms): Side-by-side comparison of 21 prediction market platforms, covering fees, regulation, available markets, geographic availability, and editorial ratings. - [How We Evaluate Platforms](https://insidepredictions.com/how-we-evaluate): Scoring methodology, testing process, and editorial standards used to review and rank prediction market platforms. - [Prediction Market Promos and Sign-Up Bonuses](https://insidepredictions.com/promos): Verified promotions and sign-up bonuses across all major prediction market platforms. ## Market Tools - [Prediction Market Scanner](https://insidepredictions.com/scanner): Live scanner comparing prices for the same markets across Kalshi and Polymarket, with spreads, volume, and liquidity at a glance. ## Prediction Market Topics - [Climate & Weather Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/climate-weather-prediction-markets): Every climate and weather prediction market on Kalshi and Polymarket, priced live. Hurricane landfall, global temperature, sea ice, tornadoes. - [Politics Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/politics-prediction-markets): Every political prediction market on Kalshi and Polymarket, priced live. 2026 midterms, 2028 Presidential, Trump administration, foreign policy. - [Sports & Entertainment Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/sports-entertainment-prediction-markets): Every sports and entertainment prediction market on Kalshi and Polymarket, priced live. NBA Finals, World Cup, NFL Super Bowl, F1, Eurovision, awards. - [Economy & Finance Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/economy-finance-prediction-markets): Every economy and finance prediction market on Kalshi and Polymarket, priced live. Fed rate path, recession, CPI, OpenAI IPO, oil, gold. ## Geographic and Regulatory Intelligence - [Where You Can Trade Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/where-to-trade): Interactive global availability guide covering which prediction market platforms operate in each country and US state, with regulatory status for 200+ countries. ## Educational Content - [Learn Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/learn): Guides, tools, and strategies for prediction market trading, written for everyone from first-time participants to active traders. - [Prediction Market Glossary](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/glossary): 108 prediction market terms defined with cross-references and examples, from binary contracts to settlement mechanics. - [How to Spot Smart Money Signals in Prediction Markets: A Whale Tracking Guide](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/prediction-market-smart-money): Whales bet before prices move. Six smart money signals to track on Polymarket, why Kalshi makes it harder, and when smart money signals lie. - [Prediction Markets in the UK: Legal Status, Platforms, What’s Next](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/prediction-markets-uk): Can you use prediction markets in the UK? The FCA and UKGC create a dual regulatory framework. See which platforms are available, what’s blocked and coming. - [Why Sports Bettors and Fantasy Players Are Moving to Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/why-bettors-are-moving): Prediction market volume hit $63B in 2025 and sports bettors are driving it. Here's what you actually gain, what you give up, and whether it's worth your time. - [Prediction Market Arbitrage: Three Types, Real Math, Thin Margins](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/prediction-market-arbitrage): Three types of prediction market arbitrage with post-fee math. Examples on Polymarket and Kalshi show 1.4-2.7% returns and why manual traders net less. - [Political Prediction Markets in 2026: How Election and Policy Contracts Work, and Where to Trade Them](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/political-prediction-markets): Political prediction markets let you trade on elections and policy outcomes. Learn how contracts work, where to trade, and where the real edge is. - [The 9 Most Expensive Mistakes New Prediction Market Traders Make](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/common-mistakes-new-traders): Most new prediction market traders lose money on the same nine mistakes. Real dollar examples and a 30-second pre-trade checklist for each. - [Prediction Market Bankroll Management: A Sports Bettor’s Guide to Position Sizing](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/bankroll-management): Fixed percentage, Kelly Criterion, or portfolio allocation? Learn how to size prediction market positions and manage correlation risk. - [Timing Your Prediction Market Trades: When to Buy, When to Wait](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/timing-prediction-market-trades): Learn when to enter prediction market trades around CPI releases, elections, and closing dates. Timing framework with real examples and dollar amounts. - [How to Evaluate Any Prediction Market Contract in 5 Minutes](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/evaluate-prediction-market-contract): Most traders skip evaluation and pay for it. Seven checks (resolution, liquidity, edge, timing) for any Kalshi or Polymarket contract in five minutes. - [Prediction Market Odds, Pair Pricing, and Probability: How to Read the Numbers That Drive Every Trade](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/odds-explained): Learn how prediction market odds work. Translate PM contract prices to American odds, decimal odds, and implied probability. YES/NO pair pricing explained. - [Types of Prediction Markets: Every Category of Event You Can Trade in 2026](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/types-of-prediction-markets): Politics, sports, crypto, weather, and 5 more. The 9 prediction market categories of 2026 with the platform that leads each. Plus a seasonality calendar. - [How Prediction Market Fees Actually Work: Trading Costs, Withdrawal Charges, and the Fees Platforms Don’t Advertise](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/fees-explained): Six fee categories, one $100 trade. See what Kalshi, Polymarket, and FanDuel Predicts actually take before you place your next contract. - [Prediction Markets vs. Sports Betting: What Every Bettor Needs to Know in 2026](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/prediction-markets-vs-sports-betting): Prediction markets vs. sports betting: how they differ on odds, fees, payouts, and regulation. A side-by-side breakdown for bettors crossing over. - [Sportsbook Odds vs. Exchange Prices: How Prediction Markets Set Lines Without a Bookmaker](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/sportsbook-vs-exchange): Sportsbooks build margin into every line. Prediction market exchanges don't have a bookmaker. Learn how CLOB, AMM, and hybrid models set prices, and what it means for your edge. - [Your First Prediction Market Trade: What a Contract Actually Is and How Every Piece Works](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/first-trade-guide): Learn what a prediction market contract is, how its six key components work, and compare contract structures across Kalshi, Polymarket, and FanDuel Predicts. - [Are Prediction Markets Legal? US Federal Law, State Rules, and Global Regulation Explained](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/are-prediction-markets-legal): Are prediction markets legal? Yes under US federal law (CFTC), but states disagree. Full breakdown of federal, state, and international regulation for 2026. - [The Sports Bettor’s Guide to Prediction Markets: How to Use What You Already Know to Trade Smarter](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/sports-bettors-guide): Your sports betting skills transfer to prediction markets. Translation table, first-trade walkthrough, and edge analysis for sports bettors making the move. - [How Prediction Markets Actually Work: A Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Event Contracts](https://insidepredictions.com/learn/how-prediction-markets-work): Learn how prediction markets work with a complete contract lifecycle walkthrough. See real dollar examples, comparison tables, and expert insights. Updated for 2026. ## Live Market Coverage and Event Analysis - [US Recession & Housing Market Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/news/us-recession-housing-market): Live recession odds and 2026 housing market predictions, priced by prediction markets: Fed cuts, inflation, unemployment, mortgage rates, and rent freeze. - [2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction Market Odds and Data](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2026-nba-playoffs): Live 2026 NBA Finals odds for Spurs vs Knicks. Compare championship and Finals MVP prediction market prices on Polymarket and Kalshi. - [2028 Presidential Election: Prediction Market Odds and Data](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2028-presidential-election): Live 2028 presidential election odds and predictions. Track the Democratic and Republican nominations and the general election on Polymarket and Kalshi. - [Ukraine-Russia War Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/news/ukraine-russia-war): Live Russia-Ukraine ceasefire odds and war predictions. Market-implied probability of a 2026 ceasefire, territorial change, and NATO escalation. - [AI Industry: IPOs, Valuations & Market Dominance](https://insidepredictions.com/news/ai-industry-ipos-valuations-2026): Live odds and valuations for the 2026 AI IPOs: SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. See how Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets price each listing. - [Iran Conflict: Prediction Market Odds and Data](https://insidepredictions.com/news/iran-conflict): Live Iran war odds and predictions: will the US invade Iran, will Iran close the Strait of Hormuz, and the ceasefire. Real-time Polymarket and Kalshi prices. - [Space Exploration 2026: Prediction Market Odds and Data](https://insidepredictions.com/news/space-exploration-2026): Live prediction markets on the SpaceX IPO: when it lists, the SPCX ticker, valuation odds from $1T to $3T, plus Starship and Moon contracts. - [2026 F1 Season: Prediction Market Odds and Data](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2026-f1-season): Live F1 2026 championship odds and predictions. See drivers and constructors title probabilities priced by prediction markets, updated after every race. - [Bitcoin & Crypto Price Outlook 2026](https://insidepredictions.com/news/bitcoin-crypto-2026): Live Bitcoin price prediction 2026 odds plus Ethereum, Solana, and crypto forecasts, priced by prediction markets on Polymarket and Kalshi. - [Gold, Oil & Silver: 2026 Commodity Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2026-commodity-markets): Live prediction-market odds on 2026 gold, oil, and silver price forecasts. Compare Polymarket and Kalshi thresholds, settlement brackets, and cross-asset bets. - [2026-27 NFL Season Prediction Markets](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2026-nfl-season): Live Super Bowl LXI odds and 2026 NFL season predictions. Compare Polymarket and Kalshi market-implied probability for the championship and AFC/NFC races. - [2026 MLB Season: Prediction Market Tracker](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2026-mlb-season): Live 2026 MLB World Series odds, plus AL and NL MVP and division predictions, priced by Polymarket and Kalshi markets and compared to sportsbooks. - [2026 Midterm Elections: Prediction Market Odds and Data](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2026-midterm-elections): Live 2026 midterm predictions and Senate odds. Track who will win the House and Senate with real-time prediction market prices from Polymarket and Kalshi. - [2026 FIFA World Cup: Prediction Market Odds and Data](https://insidepredictions.com/news/2026-fifa-world-cup): Live 2026 World Cup winner odds and predictions. Prediction markets price Spain, France, England, and Argentina to lift the trophy, updated live. ## News and Analysis - [Prediction Market News](https://insidepredictions.com/news): Breaking news, regulatory updates, and market intelligence from the prediction market industry. ## Trust and Transparency - [About Inside Predictions](https://insidepredictions.com/about): Team backgrounds, mission, and why gaming industry veterans built this resource. - [Editorial Standards](https://insidepredictions.com/editorial-standards): Content production process, fact-checking methodology, correction policy, and editorial independence commitment. - [Affiliate Disclosure](https://insidepredictions.com/affiliate-disclosure): How affiliate relationships work, which platforms are partners, and how this does and does not influence editorial content. - [Responsible Trading](https://insidepredictions.com/responsible-trading): Guidance on responsible prediction market participation, risk awareness, and resources.