> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.polymarket.us/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Polymarket US

> Overview of Polymarket US, a CFTC-regulated exchange for trading event contracts

Polymarket US is a CFTC-regulated exchange for trading event contracts on real-world outcomes. Each market asks a clear yes/no question about something that might happen, and prices reflect how likely traders think the outcome is.

## Polymarket vs Polymarket US

**Polymarket** is our international, crypto-based product that operates on blockchain technology.

**Polymarket US** is a fiat-based, US-regulated platform operating as a designated contract market (DCM) and derivatives clearing organization (DCO) under CFTC oversight. All trading is conducted in US dollars with full regulatory compliance.

## How Event Contracts Work

Event contracts are yes/no trades on whether something will happen. Each contract settles at \$1 if the event happens and \$0 if it does not.

**Example**: *Will the Rams win Super Bowl 2027?*

* You can **buy or sell contracts** based on what you think will happen
* If you buy yes at 12¢ and they win, the contract settles at \$1
* If they lose, it settles at \$0
* You can trade until the outcome is known

## Trade on everything

Polymarket US offers markets on sports (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, college sports, tennis, golf, and more), politics, crypto, economics, weather, tech, and culture.


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