San Francisco – October 31, 2026 -- Eligible U.S. customers can now trade event contracts on the 2026 midterm elections, economic data and financial markets inside Aries Mobile, after the trading platform launched prediction markets in the app.
Each contract poses a yes-or-no question
Every event contract asks a yes-or-no question about a real-world outcome. Buyers and sellers on the exchange set the price. A customer following the November 3 midterm vote can watch a contract move throughout the day instead of relying on a poll taken a week earlier. Aries notes that prices are not predictions and may not reflect the actual likelihood of an outcome.
ForecastEx lists and clears the contracts
ForecastEx LLC, an affiliate of Interactive Brokers, lists and clears the contracts. It is a CFTC-designated contract market and clearing organization launched by Interactive Brokers, the firm founded by Thomas Peterffy. Aries reaches the exchange through Aries Futures LLC, a CFTC-registered introducing broker and NFA member. Advantage Futures LLC carries the accounts.
Aries founder and CEO Reda Falih said the company wanted its first prediction markets on regulated rails with real price discovery behind every contract.
A separate account is required
Customers must apply for a separate event contract account through Aries Futures LLC. These accounts are distinct from securities accounts offered through RAM Financial LLC. Aries does not offer sports, awards or other entertainment contracts.
The disclosures carry heavy warnings. Customers can lose the entire amount paid plus fees, and limited liquidity may prevent an offset before settlement. Event contracts are not protected by SIPC or insured by the FDIC.
Aries Mobile covers stocks, ETFs, options and now event contracts
The iOS and Android app already offers US stocks, ETFs and options, with real-time market data, Bloomberg TV and TradingView charts.
Aries plans to bring prediction markets to Aries Infinite, its open trading canvas, so eligible customers can view event contract prices alongside charts, news and positions. It also plans to extend event contract access to finance.dev and the Aries MCP server. That would let eligible customers reach supported market data and submit authorized orders through connected tools.
Finance.dev offers API access with SDKs in Python, JavaScript and Go. Supported integrations let customers connect third-party AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT, subject to account permissions and customer authorization.