Interactive Brokers News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Interactive Brokers news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 17 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
World Cup drives billions in bets across Kalshi and Polymarket
DataWorld Cup final drives billions in bets on Kalshi and Polymarket
GlobalMalta drafts prediction market rules as potential third regulatory category
TechKalshi launches Pro desktop terminal for multi-market trading and perpetual futures
StocksRobinhood stock rally spotlights event-contract and Bitstamp volume acceleration
DealsZuckerberg directs Meta to build play-money prediction market app Arena
OpinionZuckerberg pushes Meta to partner with Polymarket and Kalshi for Arena
StocksCboe launches S&P 500 prediction market suite for Schwab and Interactive Brokers
TechMeta builds experimental prediction markets app called Arena
DealsCharles Schwab and Cboe to launch S&P 500 binary options contracts
DataReport puts offshore prediction market activity at $34B as regulated rivals handle $74B
DealsInteractive Brokers adds Kalshi and CME Group event contracts to prediction market
StocksSeeking Alpha curates analyst picks for top prediction market stocks
TechPolymarket launches private-company betting markets
DealsInteractive Brokers deepens prediction market aggregation with expanded Kalshi, CME access
DealsInteractive Brokers launches first major US retail prediction market aggregator with Kalshi, CME, ForecastEx
DealsKalshi partners with Interactive Brokers and dxFeed to expand event contract distribution
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.