Balance glitches, delayed settlements, or withdrawals on hold — here's a step-by-step action guide covering Coinbase Predictions, Kalshi, Robinhood, and other CFTC-regulated platforms.
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Coinbase Predictions uses an internal sub-account. Your main Coinbase balance vs your trading balance may show different numbers during balance sweeps.
A negative number during a sweep is a temporary UI state while funds move between sub-accounts. It does not mean you owe money.
Screenshot both balances with timestamps and open a Coinbase support ticket. Kalshi cannot fix Coinbase display issues — contact Coinbase directly.
Wait 48 hours from the resolution timestamp before escalating. If still missing after 48 h, contact Coinbase support with your winning trade details.
Kalshi (CFTC-regulated DCM + DCO (Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization)), along with Coinbase Predictions (powered by Kalshi), FanDuel Predicts, and DraftKings are CFTC-regulated. This means they must:
Filing a CFTC complaint: cftc.gov/complaint — free, no lawyer required. The CFTC cannot directly retrieve your money, but a complaint creates an official record and typically triggers a human review at the platform.
Polymarket operates through QCX LLC (d/b/a Polymarket US, CFTC DCM via QCX LLC) and is structured differently. Contact Polymarket support directly for Polymarket-specific withdrawal issues.
| Situation | Who to contact | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Balance wrong (Coinbase display) | Coinbase support | Wait 24 h, then escalate |
| Settlement not received | Platform help center | 48 h after resolution, then escalate |
| Withdrawal blocked over 5 days | Platform support + CFTC complaint | 5 business days |
| Bot-only support responses | Formal ticket + email | 5 days, then CFTC complaint |
| State restriction issue | See state regulations | Ongoing |
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