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06/20/2026

Schwab to Launch S&P 500 Event-Based Prediction Markets

What happened: Charles Schwab is preparing to enter the prediction markets space with S&P 500 event-based options, joining a growing list of financial firms like Coinbase and Robinhood expanding into

Schwab to Launch S&P 500 Event-Based Prediction Markets

What happened: Charles Schwab is preparing to enter the prediction markets space with S&P 500 event-based options, joining a growing list of financial firms like Coinbase and Robinhood expanding into this sector. The planned offering would allow customers to bet on index movements.

Why it matters: Schwab’s entry signals mainstream acceptance of event-based financial products, potentially increasing market liquidity and attracting new retail participants. The move could also intensify competition among established and emerging platforms in the prediction market ecosystem.

Source: CoinDesk