> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.predictamarkets.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Getting Started
> Your first steps with Predicta Markets — account creation, funding, and placing your first trade
## Welcome to Predicta!
This guide walks you through everything you need to get started trading on Predicta Markets.
## Step 1: Create Your Account
### Sign Up
1. Navigate to [predictamarkets.com](https://predictamarkets.com)
2. Click **"Sign Up"** or **"Get Started"** — the auth dialog opens on the same page
3. Select the **Sign Up** tab and choose your method:
* **Email & Password**: Enter your first name, last name, email, and password
* **Sign up with Google**: One-click sign-up using your Google account
4. If signing up with email, verify your email address (check your inbox for the verification link)
Use your **real legal name** when signing up — it is required for identity verification and processing withdrawals. You can update your full profile from Settings after registration.
### Referral Links
If someone shared a referral link (e.g. `predictamarkets.com/join/ABCD1234`), click it before registering and the referral is captured automatically.
### Log In
1. Go to [predictamarkets.com](https://predictamarkets.com) and click **"Login"**
2. Enter your email and password, or click **"Sign in with Google"**
3. You can also reset your password via the **"Forgot password?"** link
## Step 2: Explore the Markets
After logging in you land on the **Markets** page — the main hub of the platform.
### What You'll See
* **Balance** (top header): Your available account balance in your display currency, with an **"Add Funds"** button beside it
* **Notification badge**: Number of unread notifications (top right)
* **Market categories**: All · Tech · Politics · Sports · Business · World Events
* **Filter tabs**: All · Trending · Popular · Discover · Featured · New · Recent
* **Live markets**: Featured series markets shown at the top, updated in real time
### Sidebar Navigation
| Item | Description |
| ------------ | -------------------------------- |
| Markets | Home — all prediction markets |
| Your Markets | Markets you've created |
| Withdrawals | Request and track withdrawals |
| Payments | Your deposit history |
| Orders | Your open and filled orders |
| Trades | Your completed trade history |
| Portfolios | Your holdings across all markets |
| Support | Help centre link |
| Profile | Account settings and referrals |
On mobile the bottom tab bar gives quick access to: Markets · Orders · Portfolio · Notifications · Profile.
## Step 3: Fund Your Account
You need a funded account before you can trade.
### How to Add Funds
1. Click **"Add Funds"** in the top header, or **"Top Up"** at the bottom of the sidebar
2. A modal opens — select your payment provider
3. The form for that provider loads automatically — follow the on-screen steps
4. Funds are credited once the payment is confirmed
### Supported Payment Providers
The fund modal automatically shows only the providers available in your country. See [Funding Your Account](/user-guide/funding-account) for the full country-by-country breakdown.
| Country | Available Providers |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | PalmPay · Crypto · SWIFT |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | SWIFT · Crypto |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Crypto |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | Crypto · SWIFT |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | Crypto · SWIFT |
| 🇺🇸 United States | SWIFT · Crypto |
| 🇮🇳 India | SWIFT · Crypto |
| All other countries | SWIFT · Paystack · Crypto · INMBank · PalmPay · M-Pesa |
### Understanding Your Balance
* **Available Balance**: Funds you can use for trading right now
* **In Suspense**: Funds reserved for your open (unfilled) orders — released when orders fill or are cancelled
* **Total Balance**: Available + In Suspense
Your balance is shown in your preferred display currency (USD, KES, etc.). Hover over any amount to see the exact USD equivalent and the current exchange rate.
## Step 4: Browse Markets
### Finding a Market
1. Click **"Markets"** in the sidebar (or the Predicta logo) to return to the home page
2. Use the **category pills** (All, Tech, Politics, Sports, Business, World Events) to filter by topic
3. Use the **filter tabs** (Trending, Popular, New, etc.) to sort results
4. Use the **search bar** to find markets by keyword
### Reading a Market Card
Each card shows:
* Market title (the question being predicted)
* Category and type badge (e.g. "Tech · Series · LIVE")
* Each outcome with its current implied probability and multiplier (e.g. **50% · 2.00×**)
* Expiry date
## Step 5: Make Your First Trade
### Open a Market
Click any market card to open the market detail page. You'll see:
* Full title, description, and resolution criteria
* Price chart and trading history
* Order book (pending buy/sell orders at different prices)
* Your current holdings in this market
* Recent trades
### Place a Buy Order
1. **Choose an outcome**: Select the asset (for multi-outcome markets), then choose **YES** or **NO**
2. **Set price**: The price per share (1–99¢), representing implied probability. Use the current market price to fill immediately, or set a limit price for a better deal.
3. **Set quantity**: How many shares to buy
4. **Review total cost**: Price × Quantity = Total Cost (e.g. 75¢ × 100 = 75 PT)
5. **Place order**: Click **"Place Order"**, review the confirmation, then click **"Confirm"**
**Start small.** Begin with a small position to learn how the platform works before committing larger amounts.
### Order Execution
* **Immediate match**: If a matching sell order exists, the trade executes instantly
* **Order book**: If no match, your order waits in the book and appears under **Orders**
* **Partial fill**: Your order may fill in parts as matching orders arrive
* **Cancel**: Open orders can be cancelled any time from the Orders page
## Next Steps
Detailed guide to every payment method.
Master buy orders, sell orders, and limit pricing.
Start your own prediction market.
Deep dive into how prediction markets work.
## Common Questions
You can buy as few as 1 share (1¢). Check each market for any specific minimums.
It depends on market liquidity. Some fill instantly; others wait in the order book. You can always cancel open orders from the Orders page.
Internally, trading uses **PT (Predicta Tokens)** — 1 PT = 100¢. Your balance is displayed in your chosen display currency (USD, KES, etc.), automatically converted using live rates.
You can cancel any open order from the Orders page. Once an order is fully filled, it cannot be changed.
**Need Help?** Contact us at [support@predictamarkets.com](mailto:support@predictamarkets.com) or use the live chat widget in the app.