Prediction Markets 101
About this Event
Learn how prediction markets work and how people actually trade them.
Prediction markets are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about areas at the intersection of finance, technology, politics, sports, and current events. But if you're new to the space, figuring out how they actually work can be intimidating.
Prediction Markets 101 is a beginner-friendly, instructor-led class designed to give you a practical understanding of prediction markets, no previous trading experience required.
Over the course of the class, we'll break down what prediction markets are, how contracts are priced and traded, how probabilities translate into market prices, and how markets ultimately resolve.
Then we'll move from the fundamentals into how people actually trade prediction markets. You'll learn how traders research questions, evaluate probabilities, identify potential opportunities, and think about risk through real-world market examples.
You'll leave with a solid foundation for understanding prediction markets and the tools to begin researching markets on your own.
What You'll Learn
- What prediction markets are and why they're growing
- How prediction market contracts work
- Understanding prices, probabilities, and payouts
- How markets are created and resolved
- The prediction market landscape and major platforms
- How traders research markets and information
- How to think about probability vs. market price
- Trading strategies and real-world examples
- Common mistakes beginners should understand
Your Prediction Markets Guide
Every attendee will receive the 51 Alpha Prediction Markets 101 Guide following the class. A take-home resource covering key concepts, terminology, resources, and lessons from the session so you can continue learning after the event.
Who Is This For?
This class is designed for beginners. Whether you've recently heard about prediction markets, have browsed a few markets but aren't sure how they work, or simply want to understand an emerging part of the financial ecosystem, this class is for you.
No prior prediction market or trading experience is required.
About 51 Alpha
51 Alpha brings together the people building, trading, investing in, and shaping the future of prediction markets.
We host our own events across the U.S., bringing together exchanges, traders, market makers, investors, founders, policymakers, and other participants across the prediction markets ecosystem. We also work with leading prediction market and financial industry conferences on programming, speakers, community engagement, and events.
51 Alpha Academy expands that mission through education: making prediction markets more accessible to people who want to understand the industry and participate in its growth.
More info:
$99 per person | Limited to 50 participants
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Arrival + Check-In
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Prediction Markets 101
Info: The fundamentals: markets, contracts, pricing, probabilities, settlement, platforms, and real-world use cases.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Break
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:45 PM
Trading Prediction Markets: Research, Strategy & Examples
Info: How traders research markets, evaluate probabilities, identify opportunities, and make trading decisions using real-world examples.
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Q&A
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 107.48
