Aries Launches Regulated Prediction Markets via ForecastEx
Aries has introduced prediction markets within its Aries Mobile application, allowing eligible U.S. customers to trade event contracts on the 2026 midterm elections, economic data, and financial market outcomes. These contracts are facilitated through Aries Futures LLC and listed/cleared by ForecastEx LLC, a CFTC-designated contract market and clearing organization affiliated with Interactive Brokers. The launch is part of Aries' broader ecosystem strategy, which includes the Aries Infinite trading canvas and the finance.dev API. By utilizing regulated rails, Aries aims to provide real-time price discovery for event outcomes rather than relying on traditional polling data. The company plans to further integrate these markets into its developer tools and AI-assisted trading environments.
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