Comparison · updated July 2026
ForecastEx vs Fanatics Markets
ForecastEx and Fanatics Markets are two of the most discussed prediction market platforms in the US. Here's a side-by-side look at how they compare on the factors that actually matter for traders.
ForecastEx
An exchange-grade forecast market owned by Interactive Brokers.
Fanatics Markets
Emerging Fanatics-branded event contract product.
Rating
ForecastEx
4.4
Fanatics Markets
3.9
Best for
ForecastEx
Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers
Fanatics Markets
Sports-first US users
Regulation
ForecastEx
CFTC-regulated
Fanatics Markets
CFTC-regulated (exchange partner)
US availability
ForecastEx
Available
Fanatics Markets
Available
Fees
ForecastEx
1 cent per contract
Fanatics Markets
Low per-contract fees
Mobile
ForecastEx
Good
Fanatics Markets
Good
Markets
ForecastEx
Economy, Climate, Politics, Financial events
Fanatics Markets
Sports
Payment
ForecastEx
Bank transfer, IBKR funding
Fanatics Markets
Founded
ForecastEx
2023
Fanatics Markets
Verdicts
Who wins, category by category
Best for beginners
ForecastEx
Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.
Final take
Should you choose ForecastEx or Fanatics Markets?
ForecastEx comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose ForecastEx for brokerage-grade access via interactive brokers, and Fanatics Markets for sports-first us users.