# How to predict the market

> Well, we don't know how to predict the market either lul.

But we will let you know how to play the prediction market on Starfish😊.

### A. Preparation <a href="#id-511d" id="id-511d"></a>

**A1. Connect Wallet, and choose your network, Arbitrum One or Astar Network.**

**A2. Wait for the next round to start and commit your tokens to play.**

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*qx6825Yx5H1LUvZBojf2sg.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Every new round will not start until the settlement of the last round is completed.</p></figcaption></figure>

The initial stage of the Starfish Prediction Market will support BTC/USD market. As the development progresses and community request, our team will onboard more trading pairs on to Prediction Market in the future.

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*5XJmd3ZUxkPzxaZ93iAUwQ.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Switch Market is coming soon</p></figcaption></figure>

### B. Predict the trend <a href="#e336" id="e336"></a>

**B1. Prediction the next round (Round #10293)**

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Now it’s your time to play!

In the “Next” section, you’ll see a green **UP** button and a red **DOWN** button. Press **UP,** if you expect a rise in the $BTC price, or press **DOWN** otherwise.

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Each outcome has a different reward multiplier. The multiplier will change over time as the “Prize Pool” increases depending on the contributions of the participants.

> ⚠️ Pay attention to the timer. Each round is open for 5 minutes/300 seconds. Make sure you press in time before the time’s up!

**B2. After you press ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’, input the amount of tokens you wish to commit.**

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*gflYJHZpNhFh_0ezhXt5bg.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Input commitment</p></figcaption></figure>

Then, you are set to go! Click the **Play** button and follow the instructions of your wallet, and your game will be recorded on the blockchain!

**B3. After your transaction confirmation, you can see a summary of your prediction here.**

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*B8kihpPl6qoHm0V4l8rtBw.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Good luck!</p></figcaption></figure>

### C. The Settlement <a href="#id-23cc" id="id-23cc"></a>

**C1. Watch the live settlement (Round #10293) & See the results.**

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*UQWiRPRaTfrwx0pScBkZxg.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>All eyes on there please!</p></figcaption></figure>

The settlement will last for 5 minutes. You can watch the price update for five minutes if you like;)

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*-Egk3Wz6mAYRbIM5exvrHQ.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>The card will change automatically based on the price performance</p></figcaption></figure>

As the five-minute window finishes, the “IN SETTLEMENT” section will change to “Calculating”. Calculating the results only takes a snap of fingers.

The settled round will move down in the result list and marked as “SETTLED”. The result of each round will be displayed with either a GREEN UP, or a RED DOWN.

**C2. Collect your prize.**

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*T8NkpnmKn7qnv99c0jg_XA.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>The reward pop-up</p></figcaption></figure>

If you win your round, you can click **Collect Prize** button on the top right corner, and a pop-up window will show up. It shows the entire game history of a player. Click **Claim All** to move them into your wallet! 😍

**C3. Recent game history.**

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1120/1*mOgHEQV9wS2Fsa7wg2LmBw.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>The recent game history pop-up</p></figcaption></figure>

Click on **VIEW MORE** in the Game History panel to open the pop-up window. You can check the past 10 finished games there.

### Good Luck Winning! <a href="#id-1e22" id="id-1e22"></a>