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ProphetX vs Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader
Generated from the same platform records as our written comparisons — the figures are the ones in each review. We have not published an editorial verdict on this combination, so this view carries no ranking of our own and stays out of search results.
ProphetX
Regulated exchange · USD · United States
— out of 10, editor score
- +Regulated: CFTC Designated Contract Market (DCM): ProphetX LLC, Order of Designation issued 11 June 2026
- +$10 minimum deposit
- +Public API
Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader
Broker · USD · United States
5.9 out of 10, editor score
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| Criterion | ProphetX | Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Editor Score | Not rated | 5.9/10 | No edge |
| Type | Regulated exchange | Broker | No edge |
| Launched | 2026 | — | No edge |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | — | No edge |
| Fees | |||
| Fee conditions & evidence | Single-event (straight) trades: "All straight trades on site will be charged a 2% trading fee on net gains per market" (prophetx.co Trading Fees page, v1.2, updated 24 Sep 2026; also the help centre's Understanding Fees page). The CFTC self-certification words this as "2% of net proceeds ... calculated on a per-market basis upon settlement" (ProphetX LLC filing, 12 June 2026, extended 14 Aug 2026). The same filing sets a monthly make-volume rebate on fees paid: 0% up to $50k, then 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% marginal tiers above $7.5M. Parlay contracts: the fee is charged only to the taker, using F(p) = 0.014 x (1-p)/(0.19+p) + 0.004 per contract, with a $0.01 minimum. The help centre says "If your resting order is filled by an incoming order (a maker order), you are not charged a trade fee." The minimum deposit is $10 (help centre). Neither the operator's help centre nor its terms list a deposit or withdrawal fee, and the EdgeBoost deposit route is described as having "no fees". Terms 6.11: "Your access to Account funds will automatically expire in the event an Account becomes Dormant", where dormant means 60 days with no trading. Review evidence · Official fee source | Fee conditions have not been verified. Review evidence | Depends on the trade |
| Maker fee | See fee conditions above | Not verified | No edge |
| Taker fee | See fee conditions above | Not verified | No edge |
| Withdrawal fee | — | — | No edge |
| Deposits and withdrawals | |||
| Minimum deposit | $10 | — | No edge |
| Currencies | USD | USD | No edge |
| Markets | |||
| Market categories | Sports, Politics | Economy, Politics, Science | No edge |
| Public API | Yes | — | No edge |
| Access and regulation | |||
| Jurisdiction | United States | United States | No edge |
| Licensing | CFTC Designated Contract Market (DCM): ProphetX LLC, Order of Designation issued 11 June 2026, CFTC Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO): ProphetX LLC, registered 10 June 2026 | CFTC-designated contract market — ForecastEx LLC (CFTC DCM register: “Designated”, 24 June 2024), CFTC-registered derivatives clearing organization — ForecastEx LLC (per forecastex.com) | No edge |
| KYC required | Yes | Yes | No edge |
| KYC trigger | At account opening. Identity is checked automatically, with ID, selfie and SSN upload if that fails. The help centre says "Accounts that are pending verification ... will not be able to make a deposit, trade, or withdrawal." Wires also need a bank statement, ID and a selfie holding the ID. | Trading requires an account with a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant that is a Member at ForecastEx (forecastex.com FAQ). The exact identity-verification requirements are not stated. | No edge |
| Supported countries | — | — | No edge |