Plus500 launched CFTC-regulated sports event contracts through its proprietary futures trading platform, allowing U.S. retail customers to trade financial instruments based on outcomes in major leagues including the NFL, NBA, and MLB. The contracts are listed by Kalshi and settle according to sporting event results under Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight. The launch represents Plus500's expansion into one of the fastest-growing segments in U.S. financial markets, building on the company's entry into prediction markets earlier this year and leveraging its existing futures infrastructure and institutional clearing capabilities.
The new offering allows U.S. customers to trade sports event contracts rather than placing traditional sports bets. Users trade exchange-listed financial contracts that settle according to sporting event outcomes under CFTC oversight. Plus500 says the product combines its proprietary trading technology, institutional clearing capabilities, and risk management infrastructure with one of the most active categories in event-based markets.
Kalshi Reports $40 Billion Valuation Talks As Sports Contracts Drive Volume Growth
Sports contracts have rapidly become the largest source of activity across regulated prediction markets in the United States. Kalshi's trading volumes have surged over the past year as event contracts expanded beyond economics and politics into sports, attracting both retail traders and institutional attention. The company is reportedly in talks to raise capital at a valuation of approximately $40 billion following explosive growth in trading activity.
Plus500 is attempting to capitalize on that momentum through its position in the market. The company already operates clearing infrastructure while also serving retail clients directly, giving it exposure to both institutional and consumer activity. Earlier this year Plus500 introduced prediction markets covering macroeconomic, financial, and geopolitical events after partnering with Kalshi. More recently, the broker rolled out 24/5 CFD trading on selected stocks and ETFs.
David Zruia, Chief Executive Officer of Plus500, said the expansion demonstrates how the firm's technology can support new categories of exchange-traded products. "Today marks an important milestone for Plus500, and we are excited about what it represents. The launch of sports event-based contracts, CFTC-regulated financial instruments available through our proprietary futures trading platform, is the direct result of our technological capabilities and the infrastructure we have built. It advances our next-generation prediction markets offering and brings Plus500 directly to the heart of the US retail market," Zruia stated.
He added that sports represent one of the most active areas of prediction markets. "Spanning NFL, NBA, MLB and beyond, this is one of the most engaging and fast-moving spaces in financial markets today, and Plus500 is now fully part of it."
Multiple States Challenge Sports Event Contracts Under CFTC Jurisdiction
Although federally regulated prediction markets continue expanding, the sector remains one of the most closely watched areas of U.S. financial regulation. Multiple states have challenged sports event contracts, arguing they resemble sports betting rather than derivatives. The CFTC has maintained that federally regulated exchanges fall under its exclusive jurisdiction. Courts have delivered mixed rulings, creating an ongoing legal battle over where financial regulation ends and gambling regulation begins.
That uncertainty has not slowed investment. Major brokers including Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, and Webull have embraced prediction markets. Exchanges and technology providers increasingly view event contracts as a new asset class capable of attracting younger retail investors who may never have traded stocks, options, or futures before. Industry estimates suggest global prediction markets generated roughly $47 billion in trading volume during 2025 before accelerating further this year.
Plus500 Expands Beyond CFDs With Futures and Prediction Markets Infrastructure
For Plus500, the launch represents another attempt to reduce its dependence on traditional CFD trading while expanding its presence in regulated U.S. markets. The company has steadily increased investment in futures, options, prediction markets, and institutional clearing as it builds a broader multi-asset business capable of serving both retail traders and financial institutions.
FAQ
What sports event contracts did Plus500 launch?
Plus500 launched CFTC-regulated sports event contracts listed by Kalshi covering major leagues including the NFL, NBA, and MLB. The contracts are financial instruments that settle according to sporting event outcomes and are traded through Plus500's proprietary futures trading platform under Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight.
Why are multiple states challenging sports event contracts?
Multiple states have challenged sports event contracts, arguing they resemble sports betting rather than derivatives. The CFTC has maintained that federally regulated exchanges fall under its exclusive jurisdiction. Courts have delivered mixed rulings, creating an ongoing legal battle over where financial regulation ends and gambling regulation begins.
How large is the prediction markets industry?
Industry estimates suggest global prediction markets generated roughly $47 billion in trading volume during 2025 before accelerating further this year. Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise capital at a valuation of approximately $40 billion following explosive growth in trading activity, with sports contracts becoming the largest source of activity across regulated prediction markets in the United States.
