> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://predictbase.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://predictbase.gitbook.io/docs/using-predictbase/exploring-markets.md).

# Exploring Markets

### Exploring Markets

PredictBase offers a growing variety of decentralized prediction markets that span categories like crypto, politics, sports, technology, and more.

This guide walks you through how to browse, filter, and understand markets before placing your bets.

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#### Where to Find Markets

Head to [PredictBase](https://predictbase.app/) app.

Here, you’ll find a list of **live markets** with key information displayed at a glance:

* **Market question**
* **Options and current share prices**
* **Market end time**
* **Total volume**

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#### Categories

Markets are grouped into categories to help you find topics you care about:

* Crypto
* Sports
* Politics
* Finances
* Technology
* Other

You can click on a category tab or use filters to narrow down results.

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#### Using the Search Bar

At the top of the page, you’ll find a **Search Bar**. Use it to:

* Search for market keywords (e.g., “Bitcoin”, “Trump”, “iPhone”)
* Find markets by date or option label
* Quickly jump to specific active or resolved markets

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#### Sorting Options

You can sort markets by:

* **Newest** (recently approved)
* **Trending** (most volume or activity)
* **Ending Soon** (less than 24 hours left)

Sorting helps you stay ahead of popular or time-sensitive markets.

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#### Understanding a Market

Clicking on a market opens the **Market Detail View**:

* Full market question
* Available options (e.g., “Yes”, “No”)
* Real-time odds of latest option prices
* Live orderbook of user orders
* Estimated market end time
* Chart of market activity
* Resolution source for outcome verification
* Creation time of the market

This is where you decide which option you believe in before placing a bet.

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Markets are created by users like you. Want to launch your own? Head over to [Creating a Market](/docs/using-predictbase/creating-a-market.md).