15-minute Markets

Trade the move. Every 15 minutes.

Take positions on short-term price action across crypto, commodities, forex, and more.

How it works

Your thesis. 
Now on a 15-minute clock.

01

Trade up or down

15-minute markets let you take a position on whether an asset will finish above or below a target price at the end of a 15-minute window.

02

Manage your position

You can enter or exit your position at any time before the 15-minute window closes, as long as there is liquidity. Contract prices update live.

03

See the final result

Once the 15-minute window closes, any event contracts you still hold pay $1 if you're right (before fees), or $0 if you're wrong. A new market then begins trading.

Anatomy of a 15-minute market

How to read a live
15-minute market

Prediction market 2:45–3:00 PM 3:13 left

BTC 15 min

$69,020.32

Target price

$68,863.18

Current -$157.14 ↘

01

Countdown

Target price

Current price

Live chart

Recent trades

Up or down

Chart timeframes

Every 15-minute market shows you exactly how much time you have left to trade.

When the market opens, a target price is set for the asset to finish above or below. 

The asset’s price updates in real time and includes how far it sits from the target.

Follow live price movements and see where the asset stands in real-time.

See real-time trading activity, including trade amounts and Up or Down positions.

You can buy and sell anytime before the window closes, as long as there’s liquidity.

Switch between Live, 15m, and 1h to view price movements across different timeframes.

Key features

5 tools built for how you actually trade

AI Agents

On Public, you can create native AI Agents that monitor 15-minute markets and take action if your specific criteria are met—even while you sleep.

Limit orders

Set the maximum price you'll pay to buy, or the minimum you'll accept to sell. Limit orders give you more price control but don't guarantee fills.

Multi-account support

Trade event contracts from your main brokerage account, or set up a secondary account to keep prediction markets separate from your other investments.

24/7 trading

Crypto doesn't keep market hours, and neither do 15-minute markets. Trade nights, weekends, and holidays, even when traditional markets are closed.

API

Build custom workflows for 15-minute markets with our open API and Python SDK, and place trades programmatically.

More prediction markets

Beyond the 15-minute window

15-minute markets are one corner of prediction markets on Public. Trade event contracts tied to Fed decisions, inflation, company KPIs, and more.

Learn more

Have questions? Find answers.

What are 15-minute prediction markets?

15-minute prediction markets let you trade event contracts based on whether an asset’s price will finish above or below a specified target price at the end of a 15-minute window. On Public, you can explore short-term markets across Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, forex, and other supported assets.

How do Bitcoin 15-minute prediction markets work?

Bitcoin 15-minute prediction markets let you take a position on whether Bitcoin’s price will finish above or below a specified target price when the 15-minute window closes. You can buy Up or Down contracts based on your prediction, monitor live prices, and sell your position before expiration when liquidity is available.

How do I trade 15-minute prediction markets on Public?

Sign up for Public, fund your account, and explore available 15-minute prediction markets. Select an asset, review the target price and current contract prices, then buy Up or Down contracts based on your outlook. You can monitor your position and sell before expiration, subject to available liquidity.

How much can I make or lose trading 15-minute event contracts?

Each event contract settles at either $1 or $0 based on the final outcome. For example, if you buy a contract for $0.60 and it settles at $1, your gross profit is $0.40 per contract before fees. If it settles at $0, you lose the $0.60 paid per contract, plus any applicable fees.

Your maximum loss on a fully paid long contract is generally the amount paid plus applicable fees.

Can I trade 15-minute prediction markets 24/7?

Yes. Public’s 15-minute prediction markets are available around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays. You can trade supported markets even when traditional stock exchanges are closed, subject to market availability.

Can I automate 15-minute prediction market trading with AI Agents?

Yes. Public’s AI Agents can monitor 15-minute prediction markets and take supported actions based on conditions you define in plain English. You can create automated strategies around market prices and other supported criteria, allowing Agents to monitor opportunities even when you’re away.

Can I trade 15-minute prediction markets using an API?

Yes. Public provides an API and Python SDK that developers can use to access supported event contract data and place trades programmatically. This enables developers to build custom workflows and trading strategies for 15-minute prediction markets.