How funding works on PredictIt: deposit and withdrawal methods, the withdrawal fee and holding period, the profit fee, and who can take part. Information, not advice.
Last reviewed 3 March 2026 · Facts as of March 2026 · Illustrative editorial examples
How funding works on PredictIt: deposit and withdrawal methods, the withdrawal fee and holding period, the profit fee, and who can take part. Information, not advice.
Figures are indicative and dated. Confirm the current terms on the platform before acting.
No. As of March 2026 PredictIt does not charge a deposit fee. You do need a minimum balance of 10 dollars before you can start trading.
PredictIt applies a fee of 5 percent on the amount you withdraw, as of March 2026. Withdrawals also face a holding period of 30 days after your initial deposit.
Yes. PredictIt charges 10 percent on net profit when you realise a gain, whether by selling a share above your cost or redeeming a winning share. The fee applies to gains only, not to your stake.
By ACH bank transfer or a mailed cheque. Processing can take up to five business days, and the 5 percent withdrawal fee and the 30 day first deposit hold both apply.
PredictIt has operated for verified users in the United States under an arrangement tied to a no action stance from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and that arrangement has been the subject of legal dispute. The position is contested rather than settled, so confirm the current status directly before taking part.
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 March 2026. General information, not financial advice.