Create your first market
Have a question you want the market to answer? On Context, creating a market takes just a few steps — the Oracle handles the research, criteria, and setup for you.Before you start
To create a market, you’ll need:- A connected wallet with USDC for the $10 creation fee
- A question about a real-world outcome
How it works
- Ask your question — Type in what you want the market to predict
- The Oracle researches it — AI analyzes your question and generates market variations with resolution criteria, end dates, and sources
- Pick a variation — Choose the version that best matches what you had in mind
- Pay the creation fee — Confirm the $10 fee
- Market goes live — Traders can start buying and selling immediately
Tips for good questions
The best markets have clear, objective outcomes that can be verified with public information.Good examples
| Question | Why it works |
|---|---|
| ”Will Bitcoin reach $100,000 before July 1, 2025?” | Specific price, specific date, easily verified |
| ”Will the Lakers win the 2025 NBA Championship?” | Clear outcome, official result |
| ”Will GPT-5 be released before January 1, 2026?” | Specific product, specific deadline |
Avoid these
| Question | Problem |
|---|---|
| ”Will Bitcoin go up?” | No specific target or timeframe |
| ”Will the economy improve?” | Subjective, not verifiable |
| ”Will people like the new iPhone?” | Opinion-based, no clear resolution |
After creation
Once your market is live:- Share it — Post on social media to attract traders
- Trade on it — You can buy and sell on your own market
- Watch it resolve — When the end time arrives, the Oracle automatically determines the outcome