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Welcome to Predicta!

This guide will walk you through everything you need to get started trading on Predicta Markets.

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Step 1: Create Your Account

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Sign Up

  1. Navigate to Predicta in your browser
  2. Click “Sign Up” or “Get Started”
  3. Enter your email address and create a password
  4. Verify your email address (check your inbox)
  5. Complete your profile with basic information
You’ll need to verify your email before you can start trading.

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Log In

  1. Go to the Predicta login page
  2. Enter your email and password
  3. Click “Log In”

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Step 2: Explore the Dashboard

After logging in, you’ll see your dashboard with:
  • Account Balance: Your current available funds
  • Active Markets: Markets you’re currently trading
  • Recent Transactions: Your latest activity
  • Quick Actions: Links to key features
Dashboard view showing account balance, active markets, and recent transactions

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Step 3: Fund Your Account

Before you can trade, you need to add funds to your account.

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Funding Methods

Predicta offers multiple payment methods:
  1. Click “Fund Account” button (in sidebar or top navigation)
  2. Select “Mobile Money” (Paystack)
  3. Enter amount (minimum: 100 KES)
  4. Complete payment via Paystack
  5. Funds credited automatically
  1. Click “Fund Account” button
  2. Select “Crypto” (NowPayments)
  3. Enter amount (minimum: $10 USD)
  4. Choose cryptocurrency (USDC recommended)
  5. Complete payment
  6. Funds credited once transaction confirms

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Understanding Your Balance

  • Available Balance: Funds you can use for trading immediately
  • Suspense Balance: Funds temporarily reserved for pending orders
  • Total Balance: Your complete account value
You can view your balance in multiple currencies using the dual currency display feature.

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Step 4: Browse Markets

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Finding Markets

  1. Click “Markets” in the sidebar
  2. Browse all available markets
  3. Use filters to narrow down:
    • Search: Type keywords
    • Category: Sports, Politics, Finance, etc.
    • Status: Open, Closed, Completed
    • Sort: Newest, Most Active, Highest Volume
Markets list page showing available prediction markets

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Viewing a Market

  1. Click on any market from the list
  2. The market detail page shows:
    • Full market description
    • Current prices (YES/NO)
    • Price history chart
    • Trading volume
    • Your current holdings
    • Order book (buy/sell orders)
    • Recent trades

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Step 5: Make Your First Trade

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Placing a Buy Order

  1. Navigate to Market: Find and click on a market you want to trade
  2. Choose Your Position:
    • Click “YES” if you think it will happen
    • Click “NO” if you think it won’t happen
  3. Set Your Order:
    • Enter Price: The price per share (0-100)
    • Enter Quantity: How many shares you want
    • Review total cost: Price × Quantity
  4. Confirm Order:
    • Click “Place Order”
    • Review confirmation dialog
    • Click “Confirm”

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Understanding Order Execution

  • Immediate Match: If someone is selling at your price, trade happens instantly
  • Order Book: If no match, your order waits in the order book
  • Partial Fills: Your order may fill partially over time
  • Full Fill: When your entire order is matched
Start Small: Begin with small positions to learn how the platform works before making larger trades.

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve made your first trade, explore these features:

View Your Portfolio

See all your positions and track your performance.

Learn About Trading

Master advanced trading techniques and strategies.

Create Your Own Market

Start your own prediction market.

Understanding Markets

Deep dive into how prediction markets work.

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Common Questions

You can buy as few as 1 share, but check minimum order requirements for each market.
Depends on market liquidity. Some fill instantly, others may take time. You can always cancel open orders.
You can cancel any open order from the Orders page. Once filled, orders cannot be changed.
USD, KES, TZS, and PT (Predicta Tokens). Your account has a default currency, but you can view balances in multiple currencies.
Need Help? If you have questions not covered here, visit the Support page or contact our support team.