> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kash.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# When do I use Kash?
> How market timing works — from open trading to freeze, resolution, and claims
Markets are open 24/7 — the only clock that matters is each market's own **resolve time**, shown on every market card.
## The life of a market
From the moment a market goes live until shortly before its resolve time, you can buy and sell any outcome. Prices move with every trade, so odds reflect the latest information.
Before resolution, the market freezes. No new trades are accepted; positions are locked in while the outcome is determined.
Kash's oracle resolves the market to its winning outcome(s). Winning positions become claimable — use **Claim Winnings** in your [Portfolio](/getting-started/guides/winning).
In the rare case a market is cancelled, every position is refunded at its last market price, and a **Claim Refund** option appears in your Portfolio — a recovery path enforced by the contract itself.
## Picking your moment
* **Early positioning** — new markets and scheduled events (matches, earnings, elections) often offer better prices before the crowd arrives
* **When news breaks** — prices adjust as information spreads; if you know something the market hasn't priced in yet, that's your edge
* **Any time before the freeze** — you can enter or exit a position whenever the market is open; you don't have to hold until resolution
There's no fixed maximum duration — each market runs until its own resolve time. Check the countdown on the market page before you trade.
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