Guide 5 of 6 · Cashing out
Withdrawing
Getting money out is straightforward — but network choice, timing, and minimums trip people up. Here's the full process.
How withdrawals work
- Free up your balance. Sell any open positions, or wait for your markets to resolve — locked-up shares can't be withdrawn.
- Open the withdraw screen and choose the network and token you want to receive.
- Enter your own wallet address. Triple-check it: crypto transactions can't be reversed.
- Confirm and wait. The platform processes the withdrawal, then the blockchain confirms it. Total time ranges from minutes to hours depending on congestion.
Timelines and minimums
- Processing: the platform's own review is usually quick, but allow extra time for a first withdrawal.
- Network confirmation: minutes on fast chains, longer on congested ones.
- Minimums: withdrawals below the minimum aren't possible — and withdrawing barely above it means fees eat most of it. Let winnings accumulate before cashing out small amounts.
💡 Tip: withdraw to a wallet you control first, then move to an exchange if you want fiat. Sending straight to an exchange deposit address adds a dependency you don't need during your first withdrawal.
Common mistakes
- Wrong network — withdrawing on a network your wallet doesn't support. Match them exactly, just like deposits.
- Withdrawing dust — cashing out $12 when the network fee is $4. Fees are fixed; size your withdrawals accordingly.
- Forgetting open positions — wondering why the balance is lower than expected. Check for unsettled shares first.
- Panic during delays — submitting a second withdrawal while the first is still processing. Wait, then check the transaction on a block explorer.
⚠️ Test with a small amount first. Your first withdrawal to a new address should be small. Once it arrives, send the rest with confidence.
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