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Fanatics Markets vs Polymarket US

How Fanatics Markets vs Polymarket US compare on our ratings, prediction market specs, funding, pros and cons.

Fanatics Markets3.6/5
VS
Polymarket US4.1/5
Feature
Fanatics MarketsVisit
Polymarket USVisit
Ratings
Our score3.6/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Market selection3.54.5
Liquidity3.54.5
Fees3.04.0
Resolution quality4.03.5
Ease of use4.04.0
Specs
Market typesPolitics, Sports, Crypto, Economics, Culture, WeatherPolitics, Sports, Crypto, Weather
Settles inUSDUSD
ChainsNot disclosedOther
Trading feesNot disclosed0% maker fee; taker fees vary by contract type
Resolution sourceNot disclosedSettlement Committee and centralized exchange reports
Available in the US Yes Yes
KYC required Yes Yes
Regulated venue Yes Yes
Market topicsNFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Soccer, Tennis, Elections, Crypto, MacroeconomicsNFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Tennis, Soccer, US Midterms, Elections, Cryptocurrency, Weather
Mobile appNot disclosed Yes
Liquidity rewards Yes Yes
Company
Founded20252020
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedFounders Fund, Intercontinental Exchange, 1789 Capital
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates under CFTC regulatory oversight in the United States
  • Contracts settle unambiguously at $1 for correct outcomes or $0 for incorrect ones
  • Multi-view dashboard tracks up to 8 order books on a single screen
  • Earns FanCash loyalty credits on both winning and losing trades
  • CFTC Designated Contract Market status
  • Zero maker trading fees with maker rebates supported by taker fees
  • Combo functionality enables grouping 2 to 10 markets into one trade
  • The broader Polymarket entity has disclosed $2.764B in funding, including a $1B investment from Intercontinental Exchange
Cons
  • Restricted to verified US residents aged 21 and older in eligible states
  • Mandatory KYC identity verification is required before trading
  • Centralized model introduces platform custody exposure for deposits
  • Niche markets like crypto and climate often show low liquidity and volume
  • Strict identity verification required, excluding anonymous trading
  • Restricted exclusively to United States residents
  • Centralized clearing model exposes users to clearinghouse counterparty risk
  • Disputed or unresolvable legs rely on discretionary pricing from an internal Settlement Committee
Best forUS residents trading sports contracts, Event forecasters wanting CFTC oversight, Traders tracking live sports order booksUS residents trading regulated event contracts, Sports bettors building multi-leg combo positions, Political forecasters following US midterm elections

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