Tap Markets — the canonical 60-second round.
Tap Markets is the original Tap Trading format and the foundation of the Market Games™ family. One asset, one direction, 60 seconds, instant settlement. Every other Market Games™ format is a variation on this skeleton.
Key takeaways
- Tap Markets is the canonical 60-second up/down crypto prediction round.
- It's the starting point — every other Market Games™ format extends from here.
- Supports BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT and XRP/USDT.
- Streak multipliers reward consecutive correct calls.
The Tap Markets format
A round of Tap Markets is the simplest possible expression of a crypto prediction game:
- You pick one of the supported markets — typically BTC/USDT.
- You see the live price and a small chart.
- You tap Up or Down. Your call is committed.
- A 60-second timer starts. The start price is locked.
- When the timer hits zero, the closing price is compared to the start. You win if your direction was right.
That's it. There are no other parameters, no other inputs, no other decisions. The simplicity is the point.
Supported markets
Tap Markets supports the most liquid crypto pairs that move enough to be playable in a 60-second window:
- BTC/USDT — the canonical first market. Highest liquidity, cleanest price action.
- ETH/USDT — slightly more volatile than BTC; second-most-popular market.
- SOL/USDT — higher volatility; well-suited to faster reads.
- XRP/USDT — different volatility profile; rewards understanding crypto-asset specifics.
New markets are added based on community demand. The bar is liquidity and movement — pairs that are too thin to settle reliably aren't added.
Streak multipliers in Tap Markets
Tap Markets uses the standard streak multiplier schedule:
- Round 1: 1× payout.
- Round 2: 1.2× payout.
- Round 3: 1.5× payout.
- Round 4+: progressively higher, capped at a published maximum.
A single wrong call ends the streak and resets the multiplier. The strategy page covers how experienced players manage this.
Tap Markets' place in the Market Games™ family
Tap Markets is the foundation. Every other format in Market Games™ takes the Tap Markets skeleton and varies one dimension:
- Turbo Markets shortens the round window.
- Crypto Race changes from one-asset direction to multi-asset performance.
- 1000x Crypto extends the duration and raises the multiplier ceiling.
If you're new to Tap Trading, learn Tap Markets first. The other formats make sense once this one is familiar.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tap Markets?
Tap Markets is Tap Trading's canonical format: a 60-second crypto prediction round where you pick a market, tap Up or Down for direction, and the round settles automatically against the live exchange price. It's the foundation of the Market Games™ family.
How is Tap Markets different from Tap Trading?
Tap Markets is a specific format within Tap Trading. 'Tap Trading' refers to the overall platform and brand; 'Tap Markets' refers to the specific 60-second up/down round format.
Which markets can I play in Tap Markets?
BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT, and XRP/USDT are the core supported markets. Additional pairs are added based on community demand and liquidity.
How long is a Tap Markets round?
Exactly 60 seconds. The timer is server-authoritative and starts the instant you tap your direction.
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