US EditionRobinhood (HOOD) Eyes Global Expansion of Prediction Markets After U.S. Debut: Bloomberg
Robinhood has facilitated over 4 billion event contracts and is engaging UK regulators to clarify classification and ensure compliance for global expansion.
- This year, Robinhood Markets Inc. has opened talks with overseas regulators including the UK Financial Conduct Authority to explore expanding its prediction markets product beyond the United States.
- Rapid domestic growth and competition in the US market have prompted Robinhood to look abroad, having processed over 4 billion event contracts this year amid a crowded US prediction markets space.
- Regulatory classification differs sharply, with US contracts often treated as futures under Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight, while other countries view them as gambling; Robinhood’s US product uses partnerships with CFTC-approved Kalshi and ForecastEx.
- Markets reacted quickly as Robinhood shares rose more than 12% after the news; the expansion remains at the planning stage with no launch dates announced, pending regulatory talks and potential licenses.
- If Robinhood secures approvals abroad, prediction markets could shift from niche to mainstream, intensifying competition including Polymarket, which recently weighed a deal valuing the company at $9 billion.
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Robinhood explores launching prediction markets outside the US
Robinhood Markets Inc. is exploring an expansion of its prediction markets product to countries outside of the US, a move that would broaden the reach of the already fast-growing and often controversial industry.
Robinhood Explores Launching Prediction Markets Outside the US
Robinhood Markets Inc. is exploring an expansion of its prediction markets product to countries outside of the US, a move that would broaden the reach of the already fast-growing and often controversial industry.
Robinhood Eyes Europe Expansion as CEO Boasts $4B Prediction Contracts in Q3 - WorldNL Magazine
TLDR: Robinhood Prediction Markets surpassed $4B in all-time trades, with half of that recorded in just Q3 2025. The firm is in talks with the UK’s FCA on local rollout as overseas demand continues to grow. Prediction markets face regulatory hurdles since they’re treated as futures in the US but gambling elsewhere. Robinhood aims to extend its fast-growing prediction market business beyond the US, Bloomberg has reported. Robinhood is preparing …
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