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Platform profileRank 13 of The Index 100

PredictIt

A long-running political market operating under a contested CFTC no-action posture — small limits, contested status.

Last reviewed
23 June 2026
Facts as of
June 2026
Headquarters
USA
The Index 100 score
59/100
Illustrative editorial example
The scorecard

100 points, split five ways.

Each platform is scored against the same five-part rubric, weighted toward regulation and reliable payouts. Scores are illustrative editorial judgments, not investment advice.

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Regulation & trust14/30

Operates under a CFTC no-action posture that has been contested over time, so standing is conditional.

Market selection & liquidity14/25

Political focus with per-market trader and position limits.

Fees & costs12/20

Trading and withdrawal fees plus an 80-trader cap per contract historically.

Usability & experience11/15

Dated interface but familiar to political traders.

Payouts & support8/10

Long settlement track record on political markets.

Key facts

What you're actually dealing with.

Regulatory status
Conditional, under a contested CFTC no-action posture.
as of Jun 2026
Custody of funds
US-dollar balances with the operator.
as of Jun 2026
Fees
Trading fee on profits and a withdrawal fee historically.
as of Jun 2026
Market categories
Politics and related events, with position limits.
as of Jun 2026
Eligibility
US persons confirming identity; per-market caps apply.
as of Jun 2026
Outside the US
US-focused.
as of Jun 2026
Funding

Getting money in.

ACH bank transferNo fee · same to a few business days
Debit cardFast funding · card terms may apply
Wire transferFor larger amounts · bank fees may apply
Withdrawal

Getting it back out.

ACH to bankNo platform fee · 1-3 business days typical
WireFaster for large sums · bank fees may apply
VerificationIdentity checks may apply before first payout

Funding and fee details as of June 2026 and illustrative. Verify current terms with the platform before depositing.

What readers tell us

Useful, not uncritical.

3.6
Avg · 3 illustrative notes
★★★☆☆

The original political market, but the limits and fees show their age.

Illustrative reader, politics markets
★★★☆☆

I keep an eye on its CFTC posture, which has been contested.

Illustrative reader, US-based
★★★★☆

Still a useful read on political sentiment despite the caps.

Illustrative reader, events

Reviews are illustrative editorial examples, not verified customer testimony.

Availability

Is PredictIt open to you?

PredictIt is available to verified US-based users. Eligibility still depends on your age and state rules, which can change.

We don't earn from platforms and don't provide sign-up or affiliate links. Where a platform is available to you, open an account directly through its own website, and only after you've read the rules and your eligibility.

Available to you

Availability as of June 2026 · illustrative

A note on risk —

A clear regulator does not make a platform safe to over-trade. Prediction markets can lose you money; trade only what you can afford to lose, never to chase losses, and never on borrowed money. If it stops feeling like a choice, step back. In the US call or text 1-800-GAMBLER or visit ncpgambling.org.

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