Aries Adds Prediction Markets to Mobile App via ForecastEx
Aries has launched event contracts on elections, economic data, and financial markets for eligible customers through its Aries Futures LLC unit.
Aries has rolled out prediction markets inside its Aries Mobile application, giving eligible customers a way to trade event contracts tied to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, key economic data releases, and broader financial market outcomes, the company announced from San Francisco.
The contracts are listed and cleared through Aries Futures LLC, a registered entity that provides the regulatory framework underpinning the new offering. The move positions Aries among a growing field of retail-focused platforms seeking to bring exchange-style event trading to mainstream investors.
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Prediction markets allow participants to take positions on the probability of specific real-world outcomes, with contract prices fluctuating as expectations shift. By anchoring its launch to the 2026 midterm election cycle alongside economic indicators, Aries is targeting users interested in both political and macroeconomic forecasting.
The product is available through ForecastEx, the platform powering the event contracts, and access is limited to customers who meet eligibility requirements set by Aries Futures LLC. The company has not disclosed the specific criteria publicly, though such restrictions are common in derivatives-adjacent retail products under U.S. regulatory guidelines.
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