Updated August 2026 · Checklist · Not financial advice
1. Confirm your region
Access, product classification and tax treatment vary by country. Use regional picks as a research starting point, then verify the platform’s own terms.
2. Choose custody style
- Regulated / KYC: often clearer for US users (e.g. Kalshi research path).
- Crypto / wallet: faster onboarding in some regions; you own deposit and network risk.
- Play money: Manifold-style communities are useful before real capital.
3. Fund carefully
Test with a small amount. Note deposit fees, withdrawal times, supported tokens/chains, and whether funds are custodial.
4. Read one market’s rules
Before any trade, open the rules panel: resolution source, cutoff time, and what happens on ambiguity or delays.
5. Compare, then visit
Open two profiles side by side, then use Visit only when you understand eligibility.