Gemini partners with Apex to expand regulated crypto prediction markets
Gemini and Apex team up to bring crypto prediction markets to brokers
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has signed a deal with Apex Fintech Solutions to expand access to regulated prediction markets. The partnership aims to distribute Gemini’s crypto-based event contracts to brokerage clients through Apex’s network.
Under the agreement, Gemini’s subsidiary, Gemini Titan, will become the exclusive regulated venue for these contracts. Apex will act as the futures commission merchant (FCM), a regulated firm that handles customer orders and funds for trading futures and derivatives.
This means brokerages using Apex can offer crypto prediction markets without building their own exchange connections, as Gemini will handle execution and clearing.
What the deal includes
- Gemini and Apex signed a letter of intent to distribute crypto prediction-market contracts to brokerage clients.
- Gemini Titan will be the exclusive regulated venue for these contracts, offered through Apex’s futures commission merchant (FCM).
- Brokerages using Apex can access prediction markets without building direct exchange infrastructure.
- The companies expect to finalize details in the coming weeks.
Gemini’s regulatory push into prediction markets
Gemini has been expanding its regulatory infrastructure to compete in U.S. prediction markets. In December 2025, Gemini Titan received a Designated Contract Market license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), allowing it to operate a regulated derivatives exchange.
In April 2026, another Gemini subsidiary, Gemini Olympus, secured a Derivatives Clearing Organization license from the CFTC. This allows Gemini to handle clearing and settlement for its prediction markets in-house.
Prediction markets let users bet on the outcome of real-world events, such as sports, politics, or cryptocurrency trends. These markets have grown rapidly, with monthly trading volume on leading platforms reaching nearly $24 billion by April 2026, up from less than $5 billion in September 2025, according to the Pew Research Center.
Why this partnership matters
The deal could significantly expand Gemini’s reach in the prediction-market space. Crypto companies have been exploring new products like prediction markets to diversify revenue as traditional trading volumes decline.
Gemini CEO Tyler Winklevoss said in a statement, “We believe that predictions are the future of markets.”
The partnership also builds on an existing relationship between the two firms. In July 2026, Gemini launched commission-free stock trading for some U.S. customers, with Apex Clearing Corporation acting as the custodian and clearing broker.
What is confirmed
- Gemini and Apex signed a letter of intent to distribute crypto prediction-market contracts.
- Gemini Titan will be the exclusive regulated venue for these contracts through Apex’s FCM.
- Gemini has secured CFTC licenses to operate a regulated derivatives exchange and clearing organization.
- The companies expect to finalize the deal in the coming weeks.
What is still unclear
- The exact timeline for when brokerages will be able to offer these prediction markets to clients.
- Which specific brokerages will participate in the partnership.
Why prediction markets are growing
Prediction markets allow users to trade contracts based on the outcome of events. For example, users can bet on whether a political candidate will win an election or if a sports team will win a game. These markets have become popular as they provide a way to speculate on real-world events with financial instruments.
The rapid growth in trading volume suggests increasing mainstream interest in these markets. Crypto companies see them as a way to attract new users and diversify their offerings beyond traditional trading.
