FAQ
Answers to common questions about prediction markets, settlements, balances, odds formats, delays, and how predictions work in Wick.
What are prediction markets in Wick?
Wick lets you trade sports outcomes using Polymarket’s markets, directly inside the app. Instead of placing a fixed-odds bet, you’re buying and selling outcome contracts whose prices move in real time.
How is this different from a normal sportsbook
Sportsbooks offer fixed odds at the time you place a bet. In prediction markets, outcomes trade on an orderbook, so prices change based on supply and demand. You can also exit early by selling your position before the event ends.
What am I actually buying when I place a prediction?
You’re buying contracts (shares) for an outcome (for example, “Team A wins”). If the outcome becomes more likely, the contract price usually rises and you can sell to lock in profit. If the outcome wins at settlement, the contract resolves at the full payout value.
Can I cash out before the game ends?
Yes. Since outcomes trade on a market, you can sell your position at any time (depending on liquidity) to lock in profit or reduce exposure before the event settles.
Why does settlement take time after a game ends?
Markets need time to finalize the official result and resolve on-chain. This can take additional time after the event ends, especially if outcomes require verification or there are disputes/edge cases.
What odds formats can I use?
You can change odds display in Settings to the format you prefer (Price, Decimal, US, or Percentage).
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