🇫🇷 Prediction markets in France

Crypto-native prediction markets commonly geoblock France. Betting exchanges must hold an ANJ licence, and betting exchange formats are not permitted, so the practical options are forecasting platforms.

The Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) licenses online betting and bans peer-to-peer exchange wagering. AMF rules cover financial derivatives, which is how event contracts would be classified.

Pick a site that accepts France residents, create an account or connect a self-custody wallet, then fund it. On an exchange you buy and sell contracts against other users rather than against a bookmaker, and each contract settles at its full value or at zero once the outcome is confirmed. Prices move as opinion changes, so you can close a position early rather than waiting for settlement.

Funding options in France depend on the platform type. Regulated exchanges use cards and bank transfers in local or major currencies and require identity verification first. Crypto-native platforms take stablecoin deposits, usually USDC on a low-fee network, and withdraw back to your own wallet. Check withdrawal fees and minimums on each listing before depositing.