What is Polymarket — and why do Future Times readers use it?
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. Thousands of traders stake real money on the outcomes of world events — elections, conflicts, economic data, central bank decisions. The resulting prices are some of the most reliable real-time probability estimates available anywhere.
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How it works
Polymarket works like a stock market for real-world outcomes. Each market poses a question — "Will the Fed cut rates in June?" — and traders buy shares representing Yes or No. The price of a Yes share reflects the crowd's probability estimate. If Yes trades at 72¢, the market says there's a 72% chance the Fed cuts.
Because traders have skin in the game, the markets tend to be more accurate than polls or pundit predictions. That's why Future Times uses Polymarket probabilities as a primary source — and why embedding that context in your own decision-making is valuable.
Getting started in 3 steps
Step 01
Create an account
Sign up via our referral link. It takes two minutes — email or Google.
Step 02
Deposit funds
Polymarket uses USDC (a USD-pegged stablecoin). Deposit from a card or crypto wallet.
Step 03
Find your market
Browse by category — Politics, Economics, Finance, Tech. Or follow a Future Times article directly to its market.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polymarket available in the UK?
Polymarket is available to UK residents. You trade in USDC, a US dollar stablecoin, and access is through a web browser or the Polymarket app. Check Polymarket's terms for the latest jurisdiction information.
Is this gambling?
Prediction markets are legally and conceptually distinct from sports betting. You're trading on information and forecasting outcomes — closer to financial markets than a bookmaker. That said, only stake what you're comfortable losing.
What currency does Polymarket use?
Polymarket uses USDC, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. You can deposit by card or from a crypto wallet. Withdrawals go back to your wallet or bank.
How do I claim my 6 months free Pro?
Sign up to Polymarket via our referral link (the button above), then email info@futuretimes.cloud with your Polymarket username. We'll verify the referral and upgrade your Future Times account within 24 hours.
How does Future Times use Polymarket?
Every article we publish is grounded in real prediction market data. We treat market prices as financially-incentivised probability estimates — a live, crowd-sourced signal that often reacts to new information faster than traditional media.
Ready to trade?
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Affiliate disclosure: Future Times earns a referral fee when you sign up via our link. This does not affect our editorial coverage. Prediction market trading involves financial risk.