> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

- [Welcome to Glimpse](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/getting-started/welcome-to-glimpse.md): Introduction to Glimpse, what it is, why it exists and how it works at a high level.
- [Why Forecasting Matters](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/getting-started/why-forecasting-matters.md): Learn why forecasting is useful, why markets can be useful forecasting tools and the philosophy behind Glimpse.
- [Understanding the Forecast](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/getting-started/understanding-the-forecast.md): Understand how to interpret probabilities, confidence levels and market expectations.
- [How to Use Glimpse](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/getting-started/how-to-use-glimpse.md): Get clear on account setup, identity verification, funding, placing trades and monitoring positions.
- [Prediction Markets](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/getting-started/prediction-markets.md): The Prediction Markets page allows participants to forecast where Bitcoin will settle at the end of a specific time period.
- [Sign Up & Identity Verification](https://glimpse.gitbook.io/glimpse/getting-started/sign-up-and-identity-verification.md): Create your account and complete verification to start forecasting and trading on Glimpse.