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Opening a Position

A step-by-step guide to opening a prediction position on OG

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How to open a position

  1. Choose your prediction market.

  2. Select Yes or No depending on whether you believe the outcome will occur.

  3. On the order screen, enter your preferred order size in-dollars or in-contracts.

  4. Review the order details.

  5. Tap Place order when you’re ready.

  6. Enter your passcode to confirm.

You’ll see a confirmation screen and receive a notification once your order is filled or rejected.

You can increase your position anytime before the event ends, as long as the market has sufficient liquidity.

How do I calculate the cost to open a position?

Before you place the trade, the “Potential payout” tooltip shows a clear breakdown of:

  • Number of contracts

  • Estimated average price (final price may vary slightly depending on order size and liquidity)

  • Total fees

Estimated total cost = (Quantity × Average Contract Price) + Total Fees

Once filled, the actual amount paid (including final price and fees) will appear in Portfolio > History > Order.

Your maximum loss is always limited to the total amount you paid to open the position, including fees.

Example – Opening a position

  • Contract price: $0.19

  • Your order: 10 contracts (each with a $1 contract size)

  • Fee per contract: $0.02. Total fees: $0.02 × 10 = $0.20

  • Estimated total cost = (10 × $0.19) + $0.20 = $2.10

Once the order is filled:

  • Actual amount paid = ($0.19 + $0.02) × 10 = $2.10

  • If only a partial fill occurs (e.g., 7 contracts), the cost is automatically adjusted to the filled quantity: ($0.19 + $0.02) × 7 = $1.47, and the unfilled portion (of 3 contracts) is cancelled.

  • Your maximum loss is always limited to the amount you actually paid plus fees

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