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Wallets and Balance

Learn how to manage your Public Wager wallet, view your balance, and understand your funds.

Your Public Wager Wallet​

Your wallet is your personal account where you store funds for trading on prediction markets.

Wallet Dashboard​

Access your wallet from:

  • Wallet link in navigation
  • Profile dropdown menu
  • Quick balance display in header

Balance Overview​

Available Balance: $500.00
In Open Positions: $1,200.00
Pending Withdrawals: $100.00
Total Portfolio Value: $1,700.00

Components:

  • Available Balance: Cash ready for trading
  • In Open Positions: Funds locked in active bets
  • Pending Withdrawals: Funds being withdrawn
  • Total Value: Sum of all your assets

Understanding Your Balance​

Available Balance​

This is money you can:

  • ✅ Use to buy shares
  • ✅ Withdraw to your bank
  • ✅ Transfer (if enabled)

Locked in Positions​

Funds used to buy shares:

  • ❌ Can't withdraw directly
  • ✅ Can sell shares to free up
  • ✅ Returns to available when market resolves

Transaction History​

View all wallet activity:

  • Deposits
  • Withdrawals
  • Trades (buys/sells)
  • Market resolutions
  • Fees paid

Adding Funds​

See our Deposits & Withdrawals Guide for detailed instructions on funding your account.

Withdrawing Funds​

Only available balance can be withdrawn. To withdraw funds locked in positions, you must first sell your shares.

Wallet Security​

Best Practices​

🔒 Enable 2FA: Add two-factor authentication

🔒 Strong Password: Use unique, complex password

🔒 Review Activity: Check transactions regularly

🔒 Secure Email: Protect your email account

🔒 Log Out: Always log out on shared devices

Notifications​

Enable notifications for:

  • Large transactions
  • Withdrawals
  • Login from new devices
  • Balance changes

Next Steps​