Nasdaq has sought approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to roll out prediction markets options on a major stock index, according to a regulatory filing.
Major U.S. exchange operators are increasingly seeking to tap into the event prediction markets space, which allow users to bet on the outcomes of real-world events and has surged into the mainstream since the 2024 U.S. presidential race.
The New York-based exchange operator is seeking to list binary options on its Nasdaq 100 index and the Nasdaq 100 micro index, according to the proposal.
The so-called Outcome-Related Options will be priced between 1 cent and $1 and let traders bet on binary outcomes of a specific event.
A binary option – also known as “all-or-nothing” option – is a type of contract that offers payout based on the outcome of a yes-or-no bet.
Top Nasdaq executives said last week the firm was going to very focused on the Nasdaq 100 index to start its predictions markets foray.
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