# Placing Prediction Trades

Before placing a prediction, note that you can change the **odds format** in settings to match what you’re most familiar with.

#### How to Place a Prediction

1. Tap the **ball icon** to open Wick Sports.
2. Select a **sport**, then choose a specific **game or line**.
3. Enter the **wager amount.**
4. **Hold to place** the order.
5. Your position will appear in the **Wallet** screen once filled.

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#### Execution Notes

* For the best execution, we recommend **leaving slippage enabled**.
* Prediction trades use an orderbook, so prices may move based on market demand.

### Cashing Out Open Predictions

You can exit a prediction at any time before the event resolves by selling your position back to the market.

**Steps:**

1. Navigate to the **Wallet** screen.
2. Find the open prediction you want to cash out.
3. Tap **Cash Out**, then **hold to confirm**.

Your position will be sold at the best available market price.

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### Cashing Out Settled Predictions

Once an event has concluded, prediction markets do not settle instantly. Settlement may take **several hours** before reaching the final payout price.

#### Why Settlement Takes Time

Prediction markets rely on official event outcomes and on-chain resolution processes. After a game ends, the market must be finalized and verified before payouts are distributed, ensuring accuracy and preventing disputes.

After settlement is complete, winning predictions are moved from your wallet to the **Wick Sports homepage**.

**Steps:**

1. Tap the **ball icon** to open Wick Sports.
2. Navigate to the **homepage**.
3. Under **Winning Picks**, tap **Redeem All** to claim settled payouts.

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Once redeemed, funds will be credited to your prediction balance.


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