> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fuyo.markets/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fuyo.markets/markets/how-are-markets-resolved.md).

# How Are Markets Resolved

Fuyo Markets resolves markets using reliable external sources such as:

* Binance live feed API data
* Chainlink data dtreams
* other third-party providers (depending on market type)

At expiry, Fuyo Markets checks the outcome based on the market’s defined rule (e.g., “price at timestamp”).

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Markets settle automatically at expiry — you don’t need to do anything.
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#### Settlement outcome (what happens next)

Once a market is finalized:

* winning side receives payout to wallet balance
* losing side does not receive the staked amount back
* the market is marked as Resolved

(Unlike P2P systems, there is no user-proposed resolution bonding process; Fuyo Markets resolves centrally based on predefined rules and data sources.) 

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#### Ben’s resolution example (clear timestamp)

Market: “BTC closes above 50,000 at 12:00:00 UTC”

* At 12:00:00 UTC, Fuyo Markets checks the defined source(s)
* If the close is 50,120 → YES wins
* If 49,980 → NO wins