New Prediction Market Apps Coming in 2026
More prediction market platforms launched or announced in 2026 than any prior year. Here's the complete guide to what's live, what's pending CFTC approval, and what each one actually offers — including Betr, DAZN, OG Predictions, Smarkets, and more.
Live Platforms (New in 2025–2026)
These platforms have launched and are accepting real-money prediction market trades.
OG Predictions
via CDNA (Crypto.com)
Standalone prediction market app with social features and VIP program.
Fanatics Markets
via CDNA (Crypto.com)
Prediction markets for sports fans inside the Fanatics ecosystem.
Sleeper Markets
via NFA / Kalshi rail
Fantasy sports app bringing event contracts to its existing user base.
DraftKings Predictions
via CME / NFA IB
Sports and entertainment prediction markets inside the DraftKings super app.
Major Partnerships Launching This Year
These platforms have announced partnerships and regulatory filings but are not yet live for U.S. trading.
Betr
via Polymarket (QCX LLC)
Sports-focused prediction markets inside the Betr super app. Multi-year Polymarket partnership.
DAZN
via Polymarket (QCX LLC)
Global sports streaming platform integrating prediction trading for 200M+ subscribers.
High Roller Tech
via CDNA (Crypto.com)
CDNA-powered platform targeting high-stakes prediction market users.
Betr — Full Profile
Sports media × prediction markets
Infrastructure
Polymarket (QCX LLC / CFTC-licensed)
Reg Status
NFA IB application pending (Oct 2025)
Founded By
Joey Levy (CEO) & Jake Paul (2022)
User Base
1M paying users across Betr products
- Multi-year partnership with Polymarket (announced March 4, 2026)
- No separate exchange license needed — distributes Polymarket's contracts
- Sports, politics, culture, and entertainment markets via Betr super app
- Launch date TBD — no specific date confirmed as of April 2026
DAZN — Full Profile
Global sports streaming × prediction markets
Infrastructure
Polymarket (QCX LLC / CFTC-licensed)
Reg Status
FCM/broker application planned
Reach
200M+ subscribers worldwide
Partnership Type
Operational partner + planned broker
- Polymarket probability data already integrated into live broadcast experience
- First major sports streaming platform to integrate prediction markets
- Covers boxing, UEFA Champions League, MMA, NFL, and global sports
- Full U.S. trading contingent on CFTC license approval — timing TBD
Platforms Awaiting CFTC Approval
These platforms have applications filed with the CFTC or NFA but are not yet approved to offer prediction markets to U.S. users.
Verify before trading. A pending application is not an approval. Only platforms with an active CFTC designation or registered NFA IB status are authorized to accept U.S. customer funds.
| Platform | License Type | Backed By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmarketsCFTC Filing | DCM + DCO | Independent (SIG-backed) | UK-based exchange applying for US DCM+DCO license. CFTC filing #59862 was posted March 3, 2026. ~$3B annual trading volume internationally. |
| Galactic | IB | Time Magazine-backed | Consumer prediction market backed by Time Magazine. IB application pending. |
| Sporttrade | DCM + DCO | Independent | State-licensed sports exchange expanding to federal CFTC regulation. Already live in several states. |
| Kraken | DCM | Kraken Exchange | Major crypto exchange with announced $100M Small Exchange acquisition (NFA-registered). Prediction markets product in development. |
| Gemini | DCM | Winklevoss-backed | Crypto exchange pursuing CFTC designation for event contracts. |
| SI Predict | NFA IB | Sports Illustrated | Sports Illustrated brand entering prediction markets. NFA IB registration in progress. |
| TruthPredict | NFA IB | Trump Media & Technology (TMTG) | Powered by Crypto.com technology. Truth Social prediction market product announced Oct 2025. |
| Betr | Via Polymarket | Joey Levy & Jake Paul | Launching via Polymarket partnership (March 2026). NFA IB pending. No independent exchange license required. |
Source: CFTC.gov public filings. Data verified by PredictionMarkets.US editorial team. Updated April 2026.
Who Powers What
Most new prediction market apps aren't independent exchanges. They're distribution layers built on top of three core infrastructure rails. Understanding which rail a platform uses tells you who actually holds your funds and which CFTC entity you're trading through.
Kalshi DCM/DCO
CFTC DCM + DCO since 2020. Partners act as IBs routing to Kalshi's exchange.
Polymarket / QCX LLC
QCX LLC (CFTC). Partners onboarded as operational partners or FCM/IB applicants.
Crypto.com CDNA
Crypto.com Derivatives North America — CFTC-registered DCM+DCO. Powers multiple branded frontends.
Infrastructure data sourced from public announcements and CFTC filings. "Via" relationships indicate the partner platform routes trades through the named exchange.
OG Predictions — Spotlight
OG Predictions (Crypto.com)
Live since February 3, 2026
Infrastructure
CDNA (Crypto.com Derivatives North America) — CFTC DCM + DCO
CEO
Nick Lundgren (also CLO of Crypto.com)
- Standalone app separate from Crypto.com main app
- Social features: leaderboards, community sharing, VIP program
- Planned margin trading (subject to CFTC product certification)
- Not available in New York (excluded from all CDNA-powered products)
Smarkets US — Spotlight
Smarkets Board of Trade
CFTC DCM + DCO application pending (March 2026)
Filing
CFTC #59862, posted March 3, 2026
CEO
Jason Trost
Backer
Susquehanna International Group (SIG)
Global Volume
~$3B annually, $50B+ lifetime
- UK's second-largest prediction exchange since 2008
- Peer-to-peer exchange model (users trade against each other, not the house)
- Separate DCO clearing entity also in progress
- CFTC has up to 180 days to approve or deny — not yet available in US