Interactive Brokers News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Interactive Brokers news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 13 active Interactive Brokers stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
Interactive Brokers surfaces event contracts in unified trading dashboard
TradingInteractive Brokers promotes Iowa and Senate control event contracts on X
TechLumina Markets launches CFTC-registered prediction market app for U.S. traders
DealsReask to supply settlement data for ForecastEx live hurricane contracts
TechFormer Vanguard Canada CEO seeks approval for Canada's first prediction market dealer VerdX
LegalKalshi halts NFL player contracts after CFTC intervention
GlobalCanadian regulators exempt sports prediction markets from securities law
TradingKalshi signs exclusive, multi-year deal as official prediction market partner of US Open
LegalCFTC warns prediction markets to drop American odds format
LegalFormer SEC chair Gensler warns prediction markets threaten traditional exchange turf
TradingMEMX files to list prediction market-style bets on earnings
LegalCharleston attorney sues DraftKings and Polymarket over South Carolina gambling ban
DealsKalshi traders draw $1 million-plus offers as firms hunt prediction market talent
Frequently Asked Questions
Which prediction market exchanges does Interactive Brokers provide access to?
Interactive Brokers offers unified access to event contracts from Kalshi, CME Group, and ForecastEx through a single platform and account.
Do I need separate accounts to trade on Kalshi, CME, and ForecastEx via IBKR?
No. Eligible clients can search, compare prices, and trade contracts from all three venues directly in their existing Interactive Brokers account.
What is ForecastEx and its relationship to Interactive Brokers?
ForecastEx is a CFTC-registered DCM and DCO that is a wholly owned affiliate of Interactive Brokers and offers forecast contracts on economic, political, and climate outcomes.
How does Interactive Brokers handle commissions on event contracts?
Interactive Brokers charges low or zero commissions on many event contracts, with clients also subject to any applicable third-party exchange fees.
Can Interactive Brokers clients trade prediction markets alongside other assets?
Yes. Event contracts are integrated into the firm’s existing platforms with consolidated reporting and risk management across all asset classes.