# How Prediction Works
## How to Use Prediction
Playing SailFish’s Prediction lets you test your foresight to earn rewards. Use your market knowledge or gut feeling to predict if the EDU/USDC price will go up or down in the near future. Get it right and you’ll collect a share of the round’s prize pool!
> **Note:** SailFish Prediction is in beta. Future updates may improve the experience, and the SailFish team will inform users of any changes.
## Accepting Terms of the Beta
Before using Prediction, review and accept the beta terms.
Visit the SailFish Prediction page. A **"Welcome!"** window will appear explaining the beta status.
Read and accept the conditions, then click **Continue**.
## Making a Prediction for the Next Round
Prediction operates in **5-minute rounds**. Place your prediction before the round starts.
### Checking the Timer
Check the timer in the top-right corner.
Ensure you have at least **30 seconds** before making a prediction to allow time for confirmation.
### Placing Your Prediction
1. In the "Next" section, click **Enter UP** if you predict the price will rise, or **Enter DOWN** if you predict a drop.
The reward multiplier changes as the **Prize Pool** grows. The pool value is displayed above the buttons.
2. A new window will open. Enter the amount of EDU tokens to commit to the round. Use the slider or quick percent buttons if preferred.
3. Click **Confirm** and approve the transaction in your wallet.
4. Once confirmed, an **"ENTERED"** message will appear.
Now, wait for your Prediction round to go live.
## During a Live Round
A live round lasts **5 minutes**. You can watch price updates but cannot change your prediction.
## After the Round Ends
When the **5-minute round** finishes, results are calculated automatically.
### Viewing Results
1. As the round ends, the **"LIVE"** section changes to **"Calculating."**
2. Shortly after, the round moves to the left and displays **"Expired."** The outcome appears in **green (UP)** or **red (DOWN).**
3. Scroll back to check past rounds using the left arrow.
### Checking Older Rounds
1. Click the **clock icon** next to the round timer.
2. A **"History"** panel appears. Click on any round to view details.
## Collecting Winnings
1. If you won, a **"Collect Winnings"** button with a **trophy icon** will appear. Click it.
2. A confirmation window appears showing your winnings. Click **Claim now** and approve the transaction in your wallet.
Your winnings are now in your wallet.
### Collecting Winnings from Older Rounds
1. Click the **clock icon** next to the round timer.
2. In the **"History"** panel, select **Uncollected** to view rounds with unclaimed winnings. Click **Collect.**
3. A confirmation window appears. Click **Claim now** and approve the transaction in your wallet.
Your winnings are now in your wallet.
## Viewing Profit and Loss (PNL) Data
To track your overall performance:
1. Click the **clock icon** on the Prediction page to open the **"History"** panel.
2. Select the **PNL** tab to view stats like net results, average return, and best round.
### Share your wins 🏆
1. Beside the **Claim your winning** button, click on the share icon to share your wins
2. Click the **Download** button to download and share the image on your socials.
That’s all! **Good luck making the right calls!** 🚀
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