Susquehanna International Group launches student prediction‑market contest
Student contest announced for prediction markets
Susquehanna International Group (SIG) said it will run a student competition in October. The contest will let college students trade on a simulated prediction market that follows the U.S. midterm elections.
Key points
- The contest starts in October 2026.
- Students will trade on a mock market linked to the midterm elections.
- SIG’s prediction markets team grew to 80 people from about 60 in January.
- Lauren Laver, head of campus recruiting, announced the initiative.
- Jeremy Maletz, head of macro trading and prediction markets, reported the staff increase.
Team expansion
SIG’s prediction markets desk added roughly one‑third more staff this year, reaching 80 employees. The growth was confirmed by Jeremy Maletz.
Contest details
Lauren Laver said the competition will simulate trading on prediction markets tied to the midterm elections. It is aimed at finding the next generation of traders.
Why it matters
Prediction markets let participants bet on future events, often using blockchain‑based tokens. By involving students, SIG hopes to build talent for this growing area of finance.
What happens next
The competition will open in October 2026. Details on registration and rules will be released by SIG later this year.
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