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# Markets

Learn how forecasting markets work on Uniocean — from understanding market types to submitting forecasts and tracking your rank in the live rankings.

## In This Section

| Page                                                                         | Description                                                |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Understanding Markets](/forecast-platform/markets/understanding-markets.md) | Market types, durations, asset categories, and entry fees  |
| [Market Lifecycle](/forecast-platform/markets/market-lifecycle.md)           | Stages: Upcoming → Live → Locked → Settled/Cancelled       |
| [Submitting Forecasts](/forecast-platform/markets/making-predictions.md)     | How to submit forecasts and what happens after             |
| [Rankings](/forecast-platform/markets/leaderboard.md)                        | Real-time rankings, tie-breaking, and performance tracking |
| [Market Cancellation](/forecast-platform/markets/market-cancellation.md)     | When and why markets are cancelled, and how refunds work   |

## Market Types

* **Price Target** — Predict the exact price an asset will reach at settlement
* **Multiple durations** — From 5-minute quick markets to yearly long-term forecasts
* **Multiple assets** — Crypto (BTC, ETH, SOL), Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), Commodities (Gold, Silver, Oil)