Polymarket US vs predict.fun

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

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Feature
Ratings
Our score4.1/53.9/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Market selection4.54.5
Liquidity4.53.5
Fees4.04.0
Resolution quality3.53.5
Ease of use4.04.0
Specs
Market typesPolitics, Sports, Crypto, WeatherPolitics, Sports, Crypto
Settles inUSDUSDT and USDC
ChainsOtherBNB Chain, Other
Trading fees0% maker fee; taker fees vary by contract typeMakers 0%; takers 0.018% to 2%, depending on share price and whether a 10% discount is active
Resolution sourceSettlement Committee and centralized exchange reportsUMA Optimistic Oracle; Chainlink for 15-minute stock markets
Available in the US Yes No
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Regulated venue YesNot disclosed
Market topicsNFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Tennis, Soccer, US Midterms, Elections, Cryptocurrency, WeatherPolitics, Sports, Crypto, Esports, Finance, Technology, Economics, Culture, Weather
Mobile app YesNot disclosed
Liquidity rewards YesNot disclosed
Company
Founded2020—
HeadquartersUnited States—
InvestorsFounders Fund, Intercontinental Exchange, 1789 CapitalSusquehanna, YZi Labs
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 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
  • 0% maker fee for liquidity providers
  • $1.8B+ cumulative volume reported in March 2026
  • Gasless trading through the Predict Smart Wallet
  • Selected open positions can earn Venus-linked yield
Cons
  • 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
  • United States users are excluded under the platform's terms
  • Taker fees can reach 2%
  • Yield-bearing positions carry Venus Protocol exposure
  • Unsupported deposits require manual recovery
Best forUS residents trading regulated event contracts, Sports bettors building multi-leg combo positions, Political forecasters following US midterm electionsBNB Chain prediction traders, Sports and politics markets, Stablecoin-funded event trading

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