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Fees and costs

PredictIt fees and costs

How PredictIt fees work as of November 2025. The ten percent profit fee, five percent withdrawal fee, contract caps, and a careful note on its CFTC no action legal status.

By Morten AndersenFounder and editor · Two decades in advisory, hospitality and mediaEditorial review by Fredrik Filipsson · Last reviewed 13 November 2025

Last reviewed 13 November 2025 · Facts as of November 2025 · Illustrative editorial examples

Fees and costs

PredictIt — fees.

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How PredictIt fees work as of November 2025. The ten percent profit fee, five percent withdrawal fee, contract caps, and a careful note on its CFTC no action legal status.

Fees
Trading fee on profits and a withdrawal fee historically.

Figures are indicative and dated. Confirm the current terms on the platform before acting.

FAQ

Questions readers keep asking.

What fees does PredictIt charge?

Ten percent on the net profit of each market, charged only on gains, and five percent on withdrawals. There is no deposit fee. As of November 2025.

Is there a limit on how much I can invest?

Yes. PredictIt caps how much one person can hold in a single contract. A long standing eight hundred and fifty dollar cap was replaced in 2025 by a limit tied to the federal campaign contribution limit, reported at three thousand five hundred dollars. As of November 2025.

Is PredictIt legal in the United States?

As of November 2025, PredictIt operates for United States persons under CFTC staff no action relief that was amended in 2025. This is a discretionary staff position rather than a statutory guarantee, and the wider treatment of political event contracts has been evolving. Verify the current status with the CFTC.

How long until I can withdraw?

A holding period applies to deposited funds, commonly cited as thirty days, before they can be withdrawn, and a five percent withdrawal fee then applies. As of November 2025.

Can I trade sports on PredictIt?

No. PredictIt is limited to United States political questions under its current relief. It does not offer sports or general entertainment markets. As of November 2025.

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This page describes PredictIt as we assess it. Platform mechanics, fees, and terms change, so verify the current detail before you rely on it.

Facts as of November 2025. General information, not financial advice.