Aries adds event contracts to mobile trading before midterm elections
NextPredict reports Aries added prediction markets to its mobile trading platform on October 30, giving eligible US customers access to election, economic and financial event contracts through ForecastEx. ForecastEx is registered with the CFTC as a designated contract market and clearing organization, and Aries said it does not offer sports or entertainment contracts.
Aries introduced prediction markets on its mobile trading platform on October 30, opening access to eligible US customers ahead of the midterms, according to NextPredict.
The addition gives those customers access to election, economic and financial event contracts through ForecastEx. NextPredict reported the launch on Nov 3, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET.
Access through ForecastEx
ForecastEx is registered with the CFTC as both a designated contract market and a clearing organization, according to NextPredict. Those registrations apply to the venue through which Aries provides the contracts.
The offering has defined limits: Aries said it does not offer sports or entertainment contracts. Its stated coverage instead centers on political, economic and financial outcomes.
What it means for prediction markets
- Another access point: Eligible US customers can now access ForecastEx event contracts within Aries’ mobile trading platform.
- Election timing: The October 30 launch puts election contracts on the platform ahead of the midterms.
- Scope and venue matter: The offering uses a CFTC-registered designated contract market and clearing organization, while excluding sports and entertainment contracts.
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