What is Robinhood Prediction Markets?
Robinhood provides the customer account and order interface while partner exchanges supply the contracts. Its web board is useful for discovery, but the documented execution workflow is mobile-only and is not available in Robinhood Legend. Event-contract buying power uses settled cash.
Who it is for
- Eligible Robinhood users accessing prediction markets
- Users who prefer dollar-based order sizing
- Sports traders evaluating supported custom combos
Features and coverage
- Available on
- iOS, Android, Web research
- Markets & venues
- Kalshi, ForecastEx, Rothera, Nadex
- Research topics
- Broker access, Event-contract combos
- Public market board
Browse sports, climate, economics and other categories.
- Mobile execution
Manage orders and positions in the app.
- Dollar entry
Let the app calculate quantity within an entered budget.
- Contract sizing
Enter a whole-contract quantity for opening limit orders.
- IOC orders
Fill immediately at the available price or cancel the remainder.
- GTD limits
Rest an order until filled or the next calendar day at 3 AM ET.
- Custom combos
Combine up to ten supported legs into a single contract.
- Early closing
Close positions through the account’s position view.
Workflows with Robinhood Prediction Markets
Choose an order type
Use dollar entry for a capped budget or contract sizing for a custom GTD limit.
Evaluate a combo
Check all legs, the combined quote and the fact that the legs cannot be closed separately.
Reconcile costs
Include both Robinhood commission and the underlying exchange’s charge on entry and exit.
Pricing and total cost
Robinhood commission is k × P × (1−P) × C, rounded up to a cent and capped at $0.01 per contract. The coefficient k is 0.10 without Gold and 0.05 with Gold, listed at $5/month. Exchange fees are additional and can be up to $0.01 per contract. Both entry and closing trades can incur charges.
Getting started
Before you start: Web is for viewing; trading is documented as mobile-only.
- Open Prediction markets in the mobile app.
- Apply for a Robinhood Derivatives account.
- Confirm residency and state/product eligibility.
- Use settled available cash.
- Select event, side and order type.
- Review commission, exchange fee and total cost before submitting.
Useful links
What to check
- Web is for viewing; trading is documented as mobile-only.
- Instant ACH deposit credit is not available for event-contract buying power.
- Custom combos use fill-or-kill and cannot be split into separate legs.
- Sports access has state restrictions, including Maryland and Nevada, with Michigan restricted from opening new sports positions in the reviewed rules.
- Fractional quantities and sub-penny prices depend on the particular market.
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Browse categoryFrequently asked questions about Robinhood Prediction Markets
Can I trade these in Legend?
The support guide says no.
When does a GTD order expire?
At 3 AM ET on the next calendar day.
Can I close one leg of a custom combo?
No; it trades as one contract.
Does Gold eliminate all fees?
No; it reduces the Robinhood coefficient and exchange fees remain separate.


