FORCASTR User Guide

Learn how to use FORCASTR's prediction market intelligence tools to track whale trades, analyze market data, and make informed trading decisions on Kalshi.

Platform Overview

FORCASTR is a professional-grade prediction market intelligence platform designed for Kalshi traders. We provide real-time data, advanced analytics, and whale tracking to help you identify profitable opportunities before they become obvious.

What is FORCASTR?

FORCASTR transforms raw prediction market data into actionable intelligence. Our platform monitors 1000+ Kalshi markets in real-time, tracking every trade, price movement, and unusual activity pattern to give you an edge in prediction market trading.

Real-Time Monitoring

Data updates every 30 seconds with AI analysis every 60 seconds

Whale Detection

Automatic flagging of trades $10,000+ to follow smart money

AI-Powered Alerts

Machine learning algorithms detect unusual activity patterns

Order Flow Analysis

Track every trade with multi-layered filtering

FORCASTR is not a trading platform. You'll still need a Kalshi account to execute trades. We provide the intelligence—you make the decisions.

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with FORCASTR in minutes. Follow these steps to start tracking whale trades and analyzing prediction markets.

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Visit forcastr.com and click "Get Started"
  2. Sign up with email or use OAuth (Google, Discord)
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Complete your profile setup

Step 2: Explore the Dashboard

  1. Navigate to the Terminal to see live market data
  2. Browse trending markets and recent whale trades
  3. Use filters to find markets you're interested in
  4. Click on any market to see detailed analytics

Step 3: Start Tracking

  1. Monitor the live order flow feed for real-time trades
  2. Watch for whale trade alerts (trades $10,000+)
  3. Tail trades quickly
  4. Use analytics to identify market trends
Open Terminal

Whale Tracker

Follow the smart money. Our Whale Tracker identifies and monitors large institutional trades ($10,000+) to help you understand where sophisticated traders are positioning.

What is a "Whale Trade"?

In prediction markets, a "whale" is a trader making exceptionally large bets—typically $10,000 or more in a single trade. These trades often represent:

  • Institutional investors with superior research and resources
  • Informed traders with insider knowledge or unique insights
  • High-conviction bets from experienced market participants
  • Smart money positioning ahead of major events

Whale Detection Thresholds

FORCASTR uses a tiered classification system:

  • Big Bets: $100+ (yellow flag)
  • Strong Activity: 60+ score
  • Whale: $500+ (red flag with alert)
  • Mega Whale: $100,000+ (priority alert with special indicator)

How to Use Whale Tracker

  1. Access the Terminal from the main dashboard navigation
  2. View real-time feed of all whale trades across Kalshi markets
  3. Filter by category, market, and trade size
  4. Click on the Kalshi button on the Whale trade to take you directly to the market
  5. Track aggregate whale volume by market to identify where smart money is concentrating
Trading Strategy: Whale trades aren't always correct, but they deserve attention. Look for clusters of whale activity in the same direction—multiple large traders agreeing on an outcome is a stronger signal than a single whale trade.
Access Terminal

Analytics Dashboard Beta

Deep dive into market data with professional-grade analytics tools. Visualize trends, analyze volume patterns, and identify opportunities with institutional-quality insights.

Overview

The Analytics Dashboard provides comprehensive market intelligence through multiple data visualization layers:

Price Charts

TradingView integration with historical price data and technical indicators

Volume Analysis

Track trading volume trends and identify accumulation/distribution patterns

Liquidity Metrics

Monitor market depth, bid-ask spreads, and available liquidity

Momentum Indicators

AI-powered signals showing directional strength and trend persistence

Key Analytics Features

1. Market Performance Tracking

Monitor markets across multiple timeframes:

  • Real-time price updates (30-second refresh rate)
  • 24-hour price change and percentage movement
  • 7-day and 30-day performance trends
  • All-time high/low tracking

2. Volume Analysis Tools

Understand market participation and liquidity:

  • Total volume traded (by time period)
  • Volume profile (distribution across price levels)
  • Unusual volume detection (AI-flagged spikes)
  • Buy/sell volume ratio

3. Sentiment Indicators

Gauge market psychology:

  • Order flow imbalance (buying vs selling pressure)
  • Large trader positioning (whale directional bias)
  • Price momentum score (0-100 scale)
  • Community sentiment (from trading patterns)

4. Comparative Analysis

Compare markets side-by-side:

  • Multi-market price correlation
  • Relative strength comparison
  • Category-wide trend analysis
  • Performance benchmarking
Data Accuracy: All analytics are based on official Kalshi data feeds. While we strive for accuracy, always verify critical information directly on Kalshi before making large trades.

How to Use Analytics

  1. Select any market from the dashboard or search
  2. Click "Analytics" to open the detailed view
  3. Choose your timeframe (1H, 4H, 1D, 1W, 1M)
  4. Toggle between chart types (price, volume, liquidity)
  5. Apply filters to focus on specific data points
  6. Export data or screenshots for your records
Open Analytics

Order Flow Analysis

See every trade as it happens. Order Flow Analysis shows you the raw order flow data that powers institutional trading decisions.

What is Order Flow?

Order flow refers to the actual trades being executed in real-time—the buying and selling activity that creates price movements. Unlike price charts which show the result, order flow shows the cause.

Live Order Feed

Our live order feed displays:

  • Every trade across all Kalshi markets (updates every 10 seconds)
  • Trade size, direction (YES/NO), and price
  • Market name and category
  • Timestamp (precise to the second)
  • Special flags (whale trade, unusual activity, etc.)

Order Flow Metrics

For each market, we calculate:

  • Buy/Sell Imbalance: Net buying pressure (positive) or selling pressure (negative)
  • Delta: Cumulative difference between buy and sell volume
  • Aggressive Buyers/Sellers: Percentage of trades hitting the ask (aggressive buy) vs hitting the bid (aggressive sell)
  • Trade Velocity: Number of trades per minute (increased velocity = increased interest)
Insight: A rising price with low buy imbalance suggests the move is weak and may reverse. A rising price with high buy imbalance suggests strong conviction.
View Order Flow

Advanced Filters

Cut through the noise with powerful filtering tools. Focus on exactly the markets and trades that matter to you.

Available Filters

  • Category: Politics, Sports, Crypto, Finance, Entertainment, Other
  • Trade Size: Minimum and maximum dollar values
  • Price Range: Only show markets within certain probability ranges
  • Volume: Filter by total trading volume
  • Time Period: Trades from last hour, day, week, etc.
  • Direction: Only YES trades, only NO trades, or both
  • Special Flags: Whale trades only, unusual activity only, etc.

Saved Filter Presets

Create and save custom filter combinations:

  1. Configure your desired filters
  2. Click "Save Filter Preset"
  3. Name your preset (e.g., "Politics Whales", "Small Cap Opportunities")
  4. Access saved presets with one click from the filter menu

Trading Tips

Learn from our experience. Here are proven strategies for using FORCASTR's tools to improve your prediction market trading.

General Strategy

  • Start small while you learn the platform
  • Focus on markets you understand deeply
  • Don't chase every alert—be selective
  • Keep a trading journal to track your decisions
  • Learn from losing trades, not just winners

Using Whale Signals

  • Wait for confirmation—one whale trade isn't enough
  • Check if the whale's timing makes sense (ahead of events?)
  • Look at historical whale accuracy in that market
  • Consider position sizing relative to market liquidity

Risk Management

  • Never risk more than 2-5% of your capital on a single trade
  • Set stop-losses even in prediction markets (exit price)
  • Diversify across multiple markets and outcomes
  • Keep cash reserves for high-conviction opportunities

Disclaimer: FORCASTR is not a professional financial advisor and nothing on this platform constitutes professional financial advice. All investing and trading activities — especially in prediction markets — carry significant risk. You may lose some or all of your capital. Trade responsibly and only with funds you can afford to lose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FORCASTR free to use?

FORCASTR offers both free and premium tiers. Free users get access to basic market data and limited alerts. Premium subscribers get real-time data, unlimited alerts, advanced analytics, and priority support.

Do I need a Kalshi account to use FORCASTR?

You can browse FORCASTR data without a Kalshi account, but to execute trades based on our insights, you'll need a Kalshi account. FORCASTR is an analytics platform, not a trading platform.

How accurate are the whale trade alerts?

Whale trades are 100% accurate in the sense that they definitely occurred. However, even whale traders are sometimes wrong. Our data shows whale trades have approximately a 60-65% win rate historically—better than random, but not perfect.

Can I connect my Kalshi account to FORCASTR?

Yes! You can connect via Kalshi API to automatically track your trades, calculate your P/L, and appear on leaderboards. We never have permission to execute trades on your behalf—we only read your trade history.

How often is data updated?

Market data refreshes every 30 seconds. Order flow feed updates every 10 seconds. AI analysis runs every 60 seconds. System latency is typically under 50ms.

What makes FORCASTR different from just using Kalshi directly?

Kalshi shows you markets and allows trading. FORCASTR analyzes those markets to show you where smart money is moving, which markets have unusual activity, historical patterns, whale positioning, and actionable intelligence you can't get from Kalshi alone.