Interactive Brokers Eyes Expansion Into Prediction Markets
Interactive Brokers is exploring entry into prediction markets, betting on growing institutional demand. The move could reshape how event-based trading is integrated into mainstream finance.
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Stay informed about trading in futures and derivatives linked to stocks, indices, commodities and currencies. This section explains key contracts, price trends and market drivers behind these instruments. We provide timely updates and context so readers can follow how futures markets anticipate or react to major economic events, giving a clearer view of hedging, speculation and risk management across asset classes.
S&P 500 Licensed for Crypto Perpetual Contracts in Hyperliquid Deal
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed the S&P 500 for use in perpetual futures contracts on Hyperliquid. The move brings a major equity benchmark into the crypto derivatives market.
Prediction Markets Enter Mainstream Finance, Bernstein Says
Bernstein analysts say platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are rapidly transitioning from niche experiments into legitimate financial products attracting institutional and Wall Street interest.
Gemini Readies Entry Into Prediction Markets Amid Regulation Battle
By
Oleg Petrenko
• 2 mins read
Crypto exchange Gemini is seeking U.S. derivatives approval to launch ‘Gemini Titan’, a prediction-market platform that would allow trading on outcomes ranging from sports and elections to economic data.
Gold Prices Soar Past $3,800 as U.S. Shutdown Risk and Rate Cut Bets Drive Demand
By
Benjamin Harper
• 2 mins read
Gold surged to a record high above $3,800 per ounce Monday as investors rushed into safe haven assets amid fears of a U.S. government shutdown and growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.