> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://foregate.gitbook.io/foregate-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://foregate.gitbook.io/foregate-docs/market-types-and-mechanisms/events-and-matches/trading-basics.md). # Trading Basics ForeGate's prediction market offers two core trading types: price prediction and event prediction. Understanding the mechanisms of both modes is crucial for mastering trade timing and managing risks.

## The platform provides three structured trading markets for users to conduct professional operations based on their needs. On our platform's homepage, you can select from the three major markets according to your requirements. If you wish to engage in traditional trading with precise pricing, use the order book mode in the **FG Market**. If you want to support creators and participate in trending event predictions, enter the **Creator Market**, which combines automated market maker (AMM) and parimutuel mechanisms. Apart from these options, if you simply want to place bets on price movements, choose the **Price Market**, which focuses on parimutuel predictions for financial price changes. Each market is clearly labeled with real-time data to help you quickly start trading or predicting. *** ### **1. Main Market (Order Book Mode)** Employs a traditional financial-grade order book system, offering a complete limit/market order book, depth charts, and real-time matching. Suitable for high-frequency traders and institutional users for precise pricing and bulk trading. {% hint style="info" %} **Supported Trading Currencies:**\ \ **Trade in**

**USDT** *** **Core Mechanisms:**\ \

{% endhint %} ### **2. Creator Market (AMM + Parimutuel Mechanism)** Integrates a dual-track system of automated market maker (AMM) and parimutuel mechanisms. The AMM pool supports continuous liquidity trading for creator and fan economy assets, enabling instant exchanges and price discovery. Simultaneously, the parimutuel mechanism establishes prediction markets for community events, creative achievements, etc., leveraging dynamic prize pools and probability functions, allowing users to bet on and settle future outcomes based on market consensus. {% hint style="info" %} **Supported Trading Currencies:**\ \ **Trade in**

**USDT**\ **Trade in**

**FGUSD**
*** **Core Mechanisms:**\ \ ❖

{% endhint %} ### **3. Price Market (Parimutuel Mechanism)** Focuses on short-term price direction predictions for financial assets: * Settlement is based on time intervals (e.g., 5-minute prediction periods) * Features public prize pools (e.g., BTC/USDT prediction markets as shown in screenshots) * Includes dynamic prize pools and real-time probability functions {% hint style="info" %} **Supported Trading Currencies:**\ \ ❖ **Trade in**

**USDT** *** **Core Mechanisms:**
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{% endhint %} *** ### **Operational Path Guidance:** **1 . Trading-Oriented:** ![](https://355980674-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOrLKzpFFRJQb0bTtbOyi%2Fuploads%2FyGtwYRWVzkFQP2G8BGSy%2Fimg_v3_02ta_be6910b9-d785-4b0e-82a4-c1a9a2715fhu.png?alt=media\&token=e09b156b-2f12-4053-9101-939e8b3fcef4) → Select trading events → Analyze order book → Place orders **2 . Community Participation:** ![](https://355980674-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOrLKzpFFRJQb0bTtbOyi%2Fuploads%2FBDP0M3FWBYPieNDeWHDp%2Fimg_v3_02ta_d933b1e0-709a-4361-a07e-349896f437hu.png?alt=media\&token=50d9e553-38f5-4917-aff5-00da1574f9b3) → Choose creator topics → AMM trading / Event prediction **3 . Volatility Prediction:** ![](https://355980674-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOrLKzpFFRJQb0bTtbOyi%2Fuploads%2F4Yu1yeZxObik3NHVH6Lt%2Fimg_v3_02ta_30e22e57-bc11-4565-90d2-a469cb94behu.png?alt=media\&token=20de7c03-05d2-4080-91f6-accce62ce132) → Select prediction targets and intervals → Buy rise/fall shares
Each market provides real-time risk indicators (such as spreads, probabilities, liquidity depth) and institutional-grade settlement guarantees, meeting professional needs from quantitative trading to event-driven investing. ***