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Understanding Prices

Learn how prices reflect probabilities

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Price as Probability

Each share is priced between $0 and $1:

  • A price of $0.70 means the market estimates a 70% chance the outcome is true.
  • A price of $0.20 means a 20% chance.

How Payouts Work

  • If the outcome resolves as true → each share pays $1
  • If false → shares pay $0

Example: You buy 100 “Yes” shares at $0.40.

  • Cost = $40
  • If “Yes” wins, payout = $100 → profit = $60
  • If “No” wins, payout = $0

Why Prices Move

Prices change as traders buy and sell:

  • High demand for “Yes” pushes price up
  • More “No” sellers push price down

This continuous trading updates the real-time probability shown in the market.

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