Comparison · updated July 2026

ProphetX vs ForecastEx

ProphetX and ForecastEx 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.

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ProphetX

3.9/5

Peer-to-peer sports betting exchange.

Exchange-style sports bettors State-by-state

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ForecastEx

4.4/5

An exchange-grade forecast market owned by Interactive Brokers.

Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers CFTC-regulated

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Rating

ProphetX

3.9

ForecastEx

4.4

Best for

ProphetX

Exchange-style sports bettors

ForecastEx

Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers

Regulation

ProphetX

State-by-state

ForecastEx

CFTC-regulated

US availability

ProphetX

Available

ForecastEx

Available

Fees

ProphetX

1–2% commission

ForecastEx

1 cent per contract

Mobile

ProphetX

Good

ForecastEx

Good

Markets

ProphetX

Sports

ForecastEx

Economy, Climate, Politics, Financial events

Payment

ProphetX

ForecastEx

Bank transfer, IBKR funding

Founded

ProphetX

ForecastEx

2023

Category	ProphetX	ForecastEx
Rating	3.9	4.4
Best for	Exchange-style sports bettors	Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers
Regulation	State-by-state	CFTC-regulated
US availability	Available	Available
Fees	1–2% commission	1 cent per contract
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Sports	Economy, Climate, Politics, Financial events
Payment		Bank transfer, IBKR funding
Founded		2023

Verdicts

Who wins, category by category

Best overall

ForecastEx

Higher composite rating across our methodology.

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Best for beginners

ProphetX

Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.

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Best for regulation

ForecastEx

Operates as a CFTC-designated contract market.

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Best for liquidity

ProphetX

Deepest order books on headline markets.

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Best for market variety

ForecastEx

Wider catalogue of available event contracts.

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Final take

Should you choose ProphetX or ForecastEx?

ForecastEx comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose ProphetX for exchange-style sports bettors, and ForecastEx for brokerage-grade access via interactive brokers.

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Risk warning. Event contracts are financial instruments. You can lose your full premium. Trade only where legally permitted in your jurisdiction. This is not investment, legal or tax advice.