# Outcome

An outcome is the specific result or side you choose to trade within a market. It represents the answer to the market's question that you believe will come true.

***Example:** In a market asking "Will Bitcoin reach $100k by Friday?", the two available Outcomes are YES and NO. If you believe the price will hit that target, your chosen outcome is **YES**.*

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### FAQs

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<summary>What exactly is an outcome on Whales Market?</summary>

An outcome is the specific result or selectable side you choose to trade within a prediction market, such as YES, NO, ABOVE, or BELOW.

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<summary>How do I choose the right outcome for a trade?</summary>

You choose an outcome based on which answer you believe will occur for a specific event, such as predicting if a token price will stay above a certain level.

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<summary>Can a single event have more than two outcomes?</summary>

Yes. While many markets are binary (Yes/No), some events are organized into multiple markets with different Outcomes, such as various interest rate levels or price targets.

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<summary>What happens to my Outcome if an event is cancelled?</summary>

In the case of an event cancellation or postponement, the outcome is typically resolved as **Invalid**, and active trades are returned to the users.

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<summary>Where can I see the rules for a specific Outcome?</summary>

You can access the official resolution criteria and measurement methods for any Outcome by clicking the Rules or More Insights button in the top navigation bar.

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