Only two markets on this list are open to US residents: Polymarket US, run by QCX LLC, and Kalshi, both regulated by the CFTC as designated contract markets. Limitless, Opinion and SX Bet bar US users in their terms or on their site. Fees are low but not zero: Polymarket US takers pay up to $1.74 per 100 contracts at a 50 cent price, and Opinion takers pay 0% to 1%.
Quick answer
In the US, use Kalshi or Polymarket US: both are CFTC-regulated exchanges. Outside the US, Limitless suits short-term crypto markets and SX Bet suits sports.
- 01Polymarket: best for market depth
- 02Kalshi: best for US users
- 03Myriad Markets: best for self-custody
- 04Limitless: best for short-term markets
- 05Opinion: best for macro markets
The 6 best prediction markets
US residents trade on Polymarket US, run by QCX LLC as a CFTC-regulated designated contract market in US dollars. Makers get a rebate, and taker fees peak at $1.74 per 100 contracts at a 50 cent price.
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android, API
- US availability
- Yes, via Polymarket US (QCX LLC, CFTC-regulated DCM); international app is separate
- Fees
- Polymarket US taker fee 0.0695 x contracts x p x (1 - p); maker rebate
- Company
- QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US
Pros
- US residents can trade through a CFTC-regulated exchange
- Makers get a rebate on Polymarket US
- Taker fee rebates of 10% to 50% for high monthly volume
Cons
- US and international products are separate apps with separate markets
- Taker fee on Polymarket US peaks at $1.74 per 100 contracts at a 50 cent price
- Polymarket US trades in dollars only, not crypto
Skip it if you want to trade in crypto from the US: Polymarket US trades in dollars only.
Kalshi is regulated by the CFTC as a designated contract market and takes bank, card, PayPal, Cash App and crypto deposits. It charges a fee based on a contract's expected earnings.
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android, API
- Custody
- Custodial
- US availability
- Yes, CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market
- Fees
- Transaction fee on the contract's expected earnings
Pros
- Regulated by the CFTC as a Designated Contract Market
- Crypto deposits for US and international users
- Also supports bank, card, PayPal and Cash App deposits
Cons
- Custodial account with identity verification
- ACH, PayPal and Venmo unavailable to international users
- Fee depends on contract price; full schedule is a PDF
Skip it if you want a non-custodial account: Kalshi requires identity verification.
Myriad keeps funds in the user's wallet or the smart contract, mainly on BNB Smart Chain with AMM markets on Abstract and Linea. Order book makers pay nothing and get rebates; taker fees peak at 1.5%.
- Chains
- BNB Smart Chain, Abstract, Linea
- Platforms
- Web, Browser extension, API
- Custody
- Non-custodial
- Fees
- Order book taker fee peaks at 1.5%; AMM buy fee 0% to 2%
- Chains
- BNB Smart Chain, Abstract, Linea
Pros
- Order book makers pay no fees and receive rebates
- Funds stay in the user's wallet or smart contract
- Browser extension for trading from social feeds
Cons
- AMM buy fees up to 2% depending on the market
- Extra $0.0085 per transaction on the Myriad app
- Markets split across three chains
Skip it if you want one chain: markets are split across three.
#4L
Best for short-term markets
Limitless runs hourly, daily and weekly markets on Base that pay $1 in USDC per winning share. AMM markets charge a flat 0.40%, and order book makers pay nothing. Its terms bar US users.
- Chains
- Base
- Platforms
- Web, API
- Custody
- Non-custodial
- US availability
- Not available to US users
- Fees
- AMM 0.40%; order book takers 0.40% to 3.00% buy, 0.42% to 1.50% sell; makers free
Pros
- Maker limit orders pay no fees
- Flat 0.40% fee on AMM markets
- Hourly, daily and weekly markets
Cons
- Not available to US users
- Order book buy fees up to 3.00% on low-probability markets
- Operator Street Chow Inc. is a Panama company
Skip it if you live in the US: its terms bar US users.
Opinion is an order book exchange for macro data and news where only takers pay, 0% to 1% by market probability, with a $0.25 minimum fee. Its terms list the United States as restricted.
- Platforms
- Web, API
- Custody
- Non-custodial
- Fees
- Takers 0% to 1% by market probability; makers 0%; $0.25 minimum fee
- US availability
- Not available: the United States is a restricted jurisdiction
- Company
- Superchillclub Limited
Pros
- Makers pay no trading fee
- Taker fee capped at 1%, highest near a 50% price
- Opinion covers gas for matching and settling trades
Cons
- Not available to US users
- $0.25 minimum fee and $5 minimum order
- Terms also exclude the UK, France, Ontario and Singapore
Skip it if you live in the US, UK, France, Ontario or Singapore: its terms exclude them.
SX Bet is a peer-to-peer sports market in USDC where takers pay 1% of net profit on winning bets and makers pay 0%. It covers gas on bets. The site says it is not available in the United States.
- Platforms
- Web, API
- Custody
- Non-custodial
- Fees
- Takers 1% of net profit on winning bets; makers 0%; parlays 5%
- US availability
- Not available in the United States
Pros
- Makers pay no trading fee
- Takers pay only on winning bets (1% of profit)
- SX Bet covers gas on betting transactions
Cons
- Not available in the United States
- 5% fee on parlay profits
- Glide bridge withdrawals carry a 0.33% fee
Skip it if you are in the US, or bet parlays: they cost 5% of profit.
Prediction Markets compared
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| Name | Best for | US availability | Fees | Custody |
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| Polymarket | US and crypto traders | Yes, via Polymarket US (QCX LLC, CFTC-regulated DCM); international app is separate | Polymarket US taker fee 0.0695 x contracts x p x (1 - p); maker rebate | Not verified |
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| Kalshi | US traders, CFTC regulated | Yes, CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market | Transaction fee on the contract's expected earnings | Custodial |
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| Myriad Markets | Wallet-based, three chains | Not verified | Order book taker fee peaks at 1.5%; AMM buy fee 0% to 2% | Non-custodial |
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| Limitless | Hourly crypto markets, non-US | Not available to US users | AMM 0.40%; order book takers 0.40% to 3.00% buy, 0.42% to 1.50% sell; makers free | Non-custodial |
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| Opinion | Macro and news, non-US | Not available: the United States is a restricted jurisdiction | Takers 0% to 1% by market probability; makers 0%; $0.25 minimum fee | Non-custodial |
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| SX Bet | Peer-to-peer sports, non-US | Not available in the United States | Takers 1% of net profit on winning bets; makers 0%; parlays 5% | Non-custodial |
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“Not verified” means we could not confirm the value on the project’s own pages.
How we rank prediction markets
- 01US availability: from the market's own terms or regulator status. US-available markets rank first.
- 02Fees: maker and taker fees from the market's fee page.
- 03Custody: whether funds sit in an exchange account or your own wallet.
- 04Market types: sports, macro, crypto and short-term markets.
No project paid to be listed or ranked. Full rules: methodology.
How to choose
Check US status first
Kalshi and Polymarket US are CFTC regulated. Limitless, Opinion and SX Bet bar US users, so using them from the US breaks their terms.
Be a maker to cut fees
Limitless, Opinion, SX Bet and Myriad charge makers nothing. Placing a limit order that waits costs less than filling one.
Fees peak near 50 cents
On Polymarket US and Opinion, taker fees are highest when a contract trades near a 50% probability.
Who should skip all of these
- Anyone who cannot afford to lose the stake: event contracts can settle at zero.
- US users looking for crypto-settled markets: the US options trade in dollars or through regulated accounts.
Bottom line
US residents should use Kalshi or Polymarket US.
Outside the US, compare maker fees: most onchain markets charge makers nothing.
Educational content, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile; do your own research.
FAQ
Which prediction markets are legal in the US?
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Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated by the CFTC as designated contract markets. Limitless, Opinion and SX Bet bar US users.
Is Polymarket available in the US?
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Yes, through Polymarket US, run by QCX LLC. The international crypto-based app is a separate product with separate markets.
Which prediction market has the lowest fees?
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Makers pay nothing on Limitless, Opinion, SX Bet and Myriad. For takers, Limitless AMM markets charge a flat 0.40%, and Opinion 0% to 1%.
Can I use a crypto wallet?
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Myriad keeps funds in your wallet or the smart contract. Kalshi accepts crypto deposits into a verified account.
What changed in this list
2026-09-26First version: 6 prediction markets, US status and fees checked on each market's own pages.