Plus500 Ltd (LSE:PLUS) shares climbed around 7.5% after the fintech group announced its expansion into the US retail prediction markets space. The move comes with the launch of event-based contracts on its US B2C trading platform, Plus500 Futures, marking a new product vertical for the company in a fast-developing segment of the trading industry.
The London-listed group said the new offering will feature products from Kalshi Exchange, the first US-regulated exchange dedicated to event-based contracts. Through this integration, Plus500’s US customers can trade regulated prediction markets linked to economic data releases, financial market events, geopolitical developments and other clearly defined real-world outcomes.
Management described the launch as a strategic step in diversifying Plus500’s product suite, leveraging its proprietary technology, clearing memberships and established risk management infrastructure. Trades on the platform will be cleared directly via Plus500’s full clearing membership with Kalshi Klear LLC, providing a fully regulated and transparent framework for participants.
Plus500 highlighted growing interest in prediction markets from both retail and institutional users, citing their appeal as a structured and compliant way to express views on real-world events. The company said its scalable infrastructure positions it well to support wider adoption of these products, both through direct-to-consumer innovation and business-to-business partnerships.
The latest launch builds on Plus500’s earlier move into prediction markets in December 2025, when it became the clearing partner for CME Group and FanDuel on the FanDuel Prediction Markets platform. Management said this track record underlines its ambition to play a broader role across the regulated prediction markets ecosystem.
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