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Interactive Brokers to Offer Election, Climate and Economic Event Contracts via Partnership With Kalshi, CME Group and ForecastEx
Interactive Brokers is launching a prediction-markets platform that lets users trade yes-or-no contracts on elections, climate and the economy. Founder Thomas Peterffy said institutional interest is rising, particularly for hedging commodities and climate-related risks. Kalshi reported institutional demand has surged over the past six months.
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Interactive Brokers is launching a prediction-markets platform in partnership with Kalshi, CME Group and ForecastEx. The platform will allow trading of yes-or-no event contracts on elections, climate events, and economic indicators.
Interactive Brokers founder Thomas Peterffy cited growing institutional interest in using such contracts to hedge commodities and climate-related risks. Kalshi reported rising institutional demand over the past six months. The announcement coincides with prediction markets attracting more non-retail participants.
The launch marks Interactive Brokers' expansion into prediction markets. @DeItaone reported the development on Thursday. Peterffy's comments underscore a shift toward institutional participation. The founder highlighted hedging applications in commodities and climate sectors as a key driver.
Demand trends cited by Kalshi reflect broader market evolution. Institutional investors have shown increased engagement with event contracts over the six-month period ending in May 2026.
