Polymarket (US) vs ProphetX
Both cover NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, MLB and NHL and more. Here's where they differ.
Key differences
- Polymarket (US) covers WNBA, Esports and Cricket, which ProphetX doesn't.
- ProphetX covers F1 and NASCAR, which Polymarket (US) doesn't.
| Contest types | Prediction market | Prediction market |
|---|---|---|
| States | — | — |
| Sports | NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, WNBA, MLB, NHL, Golf, MMA, Boxing, Soccer, Tennis, Esports, Cricket, Other | NFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, MLB, NHL, Golf, Tennis, Soccer, MMA, Boxing, F1, NASCAR |
| Minimum age | 18+ | 18+ |
| Min deposit | — | $10 |
| Payouts | Debit card, ACH / bank transfer, Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, USDC (crypto), Wire (via support) | ACH / bank transfer, Debit card, Check, Wire |
| New-user offer | $25 trading credit for a first deposit of $10 or more, plus $25 more with a referral code (credits can't be withdrawn) | Trade $40 within 30 days and get $40 in trading credits ($10 on days 1 and 8, $20 on day 15); ends Dec 31, 2026 |
| Canada | No | No |
| Founded | 2020 | — |
| Owner | Blockratize Inc. d/b/a Polymarket (private; Intercontinental Exchange agreed to invest up to $2B in Oct 2025) | ProphetX LLC (private; CFTC designated contract market since June 11, 2026, and registered clearinghouse); apps published by ProphetX OpCo LLC |
| Visit Polymarket (US)(opens in a new tab) | Visit ProphetX(opens in a new tab) |
The table is built from each listing's published details. See the Polymarket (US) and ProphetX profiles for their sources and check dates.