Aries Launches Prediction Markets Through ForecastEx

Aries has officially launched prediction markets within its Aries Mobile platform, enabling eligible customers to trade event contracts covering the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, economic data, and financial markets. According to the announcement published on October 30, 2026, these contracts are handled through Aries Futures LLC and are listed and cleared by ForecastEx LLC, an affiliate of Interactive Brokers.

How the Markets Work

• Event Contracts: Each contract poses a yes-or-no question regarding a real-world outcome.
• Price Discovery: Prices are determined dynamically by buyers and sellers on the exchange rather than traditional polling.
• Regulated Rails: ForecastEx operates as a CFTC-designated contract market and clearing organization.

"We wanted our first prediction markets on regulated rails, with real price discovery behind every contract," stated Reda Falih, founder and CEO of Aries. The company emphasizes that contract prices reflect market activity and do not guarantee actual outcome probabilities.

Account Setup and Future Integrations

Eligible U.S. customers can apply for a separate event contract account via Aries Futures LLC to trade on mobile devices. These accounts remain distinct from standard securities accounts offered through RAM Financial LLC. Furthermore, Aries outlined plans to integrate prediction markets into Aries Infinite, its open trading canvas, and extend access to finance.dev and the Aries MCP server.

Risk Disclosures and Verification

Trading event contracts involves substantial financial risk, and customers can lose more than their initial outlay. These contracts are neither protected by SIPC nor insured by the FDIC.

Readers can verify the original launch details by visiting the official Aries website at aries.com or reviewing regulatory disclosures at aries.com/legal/event-contract-disclosures.