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Key takeaway: Cashing out from prediction markets generally requires converting your holdings to USDC (or USD), moving funds to your own wallet or financial institution, and then exchanging to your regional currency. Depending on your platform and chosen method, this can take anywhere from 5 minutes up to 3 business days.
Understanding how to withdraw from prediction markets matters as much as mastering deposits. Many beginning traders concentrate on purchasing shares but discover unexpected complexity when attempting to realise their gains. This article walks through the major platforms available today.
Withdrawing from Polymarket
- Exit your position — place a sell order on the market (alternatively, hold until the market settles if you prefer maximum returns)
- Go to Portfolio → Withdraw
- Pick your withdrawal chain — Polygon (minimal cost, nearly instant) or Ethereum (steeper gas costs, 5-15 min)
- Provide your wallet address — verify carefully; once sent to the blockchain, transactions cannot be reversed
- Authorise the withdrawal — your USDC should land in your external wallet between 1-10 minutes via Polygon
- Exchange to local currency — transfer USDC to Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance and trade for EUR/USD/GBP, then move to your bank account
Withdrawing from Kalshi
Kalshi operates through conventional banking infrastructure given its status as a CFTC-regulated platform:
- Head to Account → Withdraw
- Choose your connected bank account (ACH) or wire option
- Input your withdrawal sum and approve
- Cash reaches your account within 1-3 business days (ACH) or the same business day (wire, $25 charge)
Common Withdrawal Issues
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
| Withdrawal stuck in pending state for extended periods | Blockchain delays or regulatory screening | Allow 24 hours to pass, then reach out to customer service |
| Incorrect network chosen | Transferred USDC via Polygon to an address that only accepts Ethereum | Recovery is possible if you own the corresponding private key |
| Identity verification renewal | Substantial withdrawal activates regulatory screening | Supply requested identification materials without delay |
| Minimum withdrawal threshold | Site enforces a floor on withdrawals | Add funds to your account to reach the required level |
Withdrawal Fees by Platform
| Platform | Method | Fee | Speed |
| Polymarket | Polygon USDC | < $0.01 | 1-5 min |
| Kalshi | ACH | Free | 1-3 days |
| Kalshi | Wire | $25 | Same day |
| PolyGram | Polygon USDC | Free | 1-10 min |
Tax Implications of Withdrawals
The act of withdrawing itself is not a taxable transaction — however, selling your shares (closing out your position) is. Consult our prediction market tax guide for comprehensive information on filing obligations across the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom.
PolyGram streamlines the process of moving money in and out with an intuitive deposit and withdrawal interface. Start trading on PolyGram →