Coinbase Launches Prediction Market for Chicago WS vs St. Louis

A new prediction market has been launched by Coinbase Financial Markets, offering a chance to bet on the outcome of future events. The Chicago WS vs St. Louis market allows users to predict the winner of a specific game in the 9th inning. With a payout of $156 and an expiry date of September 14, 2026, this contract is open for trading. The no-volume detected status means that there are currently no trades being made on this market.

The rules of this prediction market prohibit certain individuals from participating, including current and former players, coaches, staff, owners, and household members of those involved in the league or organization governing the event. Additionally, paid employees of the league and participants, as well as persons who hold material non-public information on the underlying, are not permitted to trade.

For users who wish to participate, a Coinbase account is required, along with completion of onboarding to Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM). This includes identity verification and basic income/net worth details. Once approved, users can fund their account and start trading using cash held in their main Coinbase account.