Sharp
Last reviewed 2026-08-07
Sharp — definition
A consistently profitable trader. Their orders are often the ones moving market prices closer to truth.
Sharps are why prediction markets work as forecasts: they correct mispricings until the market reflects available information.
In thin college markets, a single sharp can dominate the book.
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Frequently asked questions
What does sharp mean in prediction markets?
A consistently profitable trader. Their orders are often the ones moving market prices closer to truth.
How does sharp work in practice?
Sharps are why prediction markets work as forecasts: they correct mispricings until the market reflects available information.
Sources & further reading
- CFTC — Event contracts explainedU.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Kalshi — how prices and settlement workKalshi
- UMA Optimistic Oracle documentationUMA Protocol
Last reviewed 2026-08-07 · CollegePredictionMarkets.com