Markets for every interest
Prediction markets span far more than politics. Playmatez offers markets across ten categories — from crypto and stocks to weather, sports, and esports. Each one names its resolution source before it opens, so you always know what determines the outcome.
How categories work
Resolution source is named first
Every market states the public source that will determine its outcome — an official result, a published index, a named data feed — before anyone takes a position.
Markets close before the event
Trading locks before the event starts, so the crowd's expectation is captured in advance — not changed mid-event. The final price reflects what participants collectively believed.
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Explore each category
Ten categories, each with its own resolution approach. Click through to see live markets on Playmatez.
Crypto
Bitcoin price milestones, token launch events, and on-chain milestones. Markets in this category track whether a major cryptocurrency will hit a specific price or market cap by a stated deadline.
What you can predict
- • Will Bitcoin hit $100K by December 31?
- • Will a new stablecoin launch this quarter?
- • Will Ethereum's market cap exceed $500B by year-end?
- • Will a named token be listed on a top-5 exchange this month?
Resolves against: Publicly reported prices from named exchanges and on-chain data at the stated deadline.
Stocks
Equity price milestones, earnings outcomes, and index level targets. Markets in this category resolve against publicly reported stock prices and exchange-published figures.
What you can predict
- • Will Tesla close above $300 on Friday?
- • Will the S&P 500 end the week above 6,000?
- • Will Apple's next earnings beat analyst estimates?
- • Will a named IPO price above its target range?
Resolves against: Exchange-published closing prices and official earnings reports at the stated date.
Weather
Temperature records, rainfall totals, and storm-track milestones for cities around the world. Markets resolve against named meteorological services like the Met Office or NOAA, so the source is agreed before you take a position.
What you can predict
- • Will London's high exceed 30°C this week?
- • Will New York get more than 2 inches of rain this month?
- • Will a named hurricane make landfall in Florida this season?
- • Will Tokyo see a record-low temperature this winter?
Resolves against: Named meteorological services (Met Office, NOAA, JMA) published data at the stated time.
Streaming
Live, in-the-moment markets tied to streaming events as they unfold. Markets here resolve against the broadcast or platform feed named in the market description.
What you can predict
- • Will a named streamer hit 100K concurrent viewers tonight?
- • Will a live broadcast's peak audience exceed 5 million?
- • Will a named show be renewed before its season finale airs?
- • Will a live event's stream reach a stated viewership milestone?
Resolves against: The broadcast or platform feed named in the market description, at the stated time.
Finance
Economic indicators, central bank decisions, and corporate earnings outcomes. Markets here resolve against publicly reported figures like inflation prints, interest rate moves, and quarterly results.
What you can predict
- • Will the Fed cut rates at the next FOMC meeting?
- • Will UK inflation come in below 3% this quarter?
- • Will a named company's earnings beat consensus estimates?
- • Will GDP growth exceed 2% annualized this quarter?
Resolves against: Official public data sources — central bank announcements, statistical office releases, and published earnings reports.
Sports
Match results, player performance milestones, and season-long props across major leagues. Markets close before the event starts and resolve against the official result reported by the league or competition.
What you can predict
- • Will Manchester City win the Premier League this season?
- • Will a named player score over 30 goals this season?
- • Will the Lakers make the playoffs this year?
- • Will a named tennis player win the next Grand Slam?
Resolves against: Official results reported by the league or competition organizer at the stated event's conclusion.
Politics
Election outcomes, legislative deadlines, and policy decisions across major democracies. Every market names its resolution source — typically an official result or a named public record — before it opens.
What you can predict
- • Will a named candidate win the next mayoral election?
- • Will a specific bill pass before the legislative deadline?
- • Will a named policy be announced by quarter-end?
- • Will a referendum pass with over 50% of the vote?
Resolves against: Official election results or named public records published by the stated authority.
Pop Culture
Entertainment awards, chart positions, and culture-defining moments. Markets in this category cover everything from box office milestones to reality show outcomes, each resolving against a named public announcement or published list.
What you can predict
- • Will a named film win Best Picture at the next awards?
- • Will a named album debut at #1 on the official chart?
- • Will a named movie gross over $500M worldwide?
- • Will a named reality show contestant win the season?
Resolves against: Named public announcements, published award results, or official chart data at the stated date.
Global
Geopolitical events, international summits, and breaking global developments. These markets cover outcomes that cross borders, from treaty announcements to humanitarian milestones, each tied to a specific named source.
What you can predict
- • Will a named peace treaty be signed before the deadline?
- • Will a G20 summit produce a joint statement this year?
- • Will a named country join a specific international agreement?
- • Will a humanitarian milestone be reached by the stated date?
Resolves against: Named public sources — official announcements, published communiqués, or verified international records.
Esports
Tournament results, match outcomes, and player performance across competitive gaming. Markets resolve against the official result reported by the tournament organizer or league.
What you can predict
- • Will a named team win the next major tournament?
- • Will a named player achieve a tournament MVP award?
- • Will a match go to a deciding fifth game?
- • Will a team's tournament run end before the semifinals?
Resolves against: Official results reported by the tournament organizer or league at the match's conclusion.
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