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DraftKings Predictions vs Manifold

How DraftKings Predictions vs Manifold compare on our ratings, prediction market specs, funding, pros and cons.

DraftKings Predictions3.9/5
VS
Manifold3.6/5
Feature
DraftKings PredictionsVisit
ManifoldVisit
Ratings
Our score3.9/53.6/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Market selection3.54.5
Liquidity3.52.5
Fees4.04.0
Resolution quality4.52.5
Ease of use4.04.5
Specs
Market typesSports, Politics, EconomicsPolitics, Sports, Crypto, Economics, Culture, Science
Settles inUSDMana (virtual play currency)
Trading fees$0.0000804 to $0.02 per contract10% x amount_traded x (1 - max_price_per_share_bought)
Resolution sourceCentralized exchange and clearinghouse settlementMarket creator resolution subject to community guidelines
Available in the US Yes Yes
KYC required Yes No
Regulated venue Yes No
Market topicssports, politics, macroeconomicsNews, Politics, Tech & AI, Science, Economics, Personal goals
Mobile appNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded20252021
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedAstral Codex Ten, FTX Future Fund, Survival and Flourishing Fund
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates under CFTC regulation as a registered Introducing Broker
  • Customer balances sit with Wedbush Securities rather than unsegregated company accounts
  • Low per-contract trading fee capped at $0.02 on the DKeX exchange
  • Politics and economics contracts are accessible across 48 US states
  • Free registration includes a starting grant of 1,000 Mana
  • Open market creation lets any user propose custom questions
  • No mandatory KYC verification required for standard forecasting
  • Available globally as a play-money prediction platform
Cons
  • Sports contracts are restricted to 18 US states
  • Unavailable to international traders outside the United States
  • Requires mandatory identity verification and financial KYC checks
  • Does not support cryptocurrency deposits or onchain settlement
  • Market creators handle resolutions, introducing subjectivity and dispute risk
  • Mana play currency cannot be withdrawn or converted to fiat cash
  • Lack of real cash payouts
  • Unregulated venue with no statutory investor protections
Best forUS residents trading political contracts, Macroeconomic outcome event traders, Bettors seeking CFTC-regulated venuesCasual forecasters testing predictive calibration, Community organizers hosting custom wagers, Users who want to forecast without real-money stakes

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