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ProphetX

Type: Prediction market exchange
Status: Regulatory applicant
Founded: 2024-2025
Domain: Sports event contracts

Overview

ProphetX is the first U.S. exchange purpose-built for sports event contracts, taking a regulatory compliance-first approach. Filed CFTC applications in November 2025 to register as both a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO).

Regulatory Strategy

ProphetX's approach differs from existing prediction market operators by building for regulatory engagement rather than regulatory arbitrage. In April 2026, ProphetX filed ANPRM comments proposing a Section 4(c) "conditions-based framework" for sports event contracts.

Section 4(c) Proposal

Proposes CFTC use Section 4(c) of the CEA to create uniform federal standards specifically for sports event contracts
Would codify recent CFTC staff no-action relief for technology vendors into binding requirements
Creates additional basis for federal preemption over state gaming laws that is narrower and more targeted than existing "swaps" classification argument
Recommends codifying best practices: consumer protection standards, anti-manipulation mechanisms, league partnership requirements

Timeline

2024-2025 — Founded as purpose-built sports prediction market exchange
2025-11 — Filed CFTC applications to register as both DCM and DCO, first U.S. exchange purpose-built for sports event contracts
2026-04-20 — Released ANPRM comments proposing Section 4(c) conditions-based framework for sports event contracts

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