Published on: February 3, 2026, at 11:27 AM.
Updated on: February 3, 2026, at 11:27 AM.
- Innovative platform set to introduce margin trading.
- Announcement coincides with significant growth in prediction markets.
- Analyst predicts industry volume to exceed one trillion contracts by 2027.
Today, Crypto.com announced its new independent prediction markets platform, OG.com, backed by its Derivatives North America (CDNA) division.
With CDNA’s registration under the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), OG.com is fully authorized to operate a prediction market within the United States. This announcement follows Crypto.com’s reported 40 times weekly growth in this segment over the last six months.
“Crypto.com has successfully established one of the most recognized brands and user-friendly experiences in cryptocurrency during a time of rapid expansion and regulatory challenges. Now, we aim to replicate this success with OG in the prediction market industry,” stated CEO and co-founder Kris Marszalek.
Nick Lundgren, the Chief Legal Officer of Crypto.com, will lead OG.com. He previously spearheaded the platform’s entry into sports event contracts in late 2024, providing numerous contracts for the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl that year.
OG.com to Introduce Margin Trading
OG.com is set to pioneer the prediction markets arena by incorporating margin trading—the process of borrowing funds from a broker to acquire more securities.
Margin trading often requires clients to establish margin accounts and provide collateral, generally in the form of liquid securities that can be sold if necessary. Additionally, margin account holders are expected to pay interest, though specific rates for OG.com were not disclosed in the announcement.
“According to Reg T, a regulation by the Federal Reserve, a trader can borrow up to 50% of the purchase price for securities available for margin trading, known as initial margin. Some securities may require a higher margin, resulting in a lower borrowing percentage,” explains Charles Schwab.
While margin trading is commonly utilized across traditional asset classes by both retail and institutional market participants, the idea of leveraging funds for prediction market trading could attract criticism, with some arguing that young retail traders engaging in event contracts may already be taking on excessive risk.
Timely Launch for OG.com
The launch of OG.com aligns with the burgeoning growth of prediction markets as both Wall Street and Main Street explore event contracts for innovative applications beyond conventional betting.
“Although long-term risks are worthy of discussion, we believe the potential applications for prediction market contracts are too significant to ignore,” noted Deutsche Bank analyst Brian Bedell in a recent client note. “This includes opportunities for substantial alpha generation for investors, a rising appreciation for knowledge, and a notable increase in the volume and quality of data and analytics.”
Bedell forecasts that event contract volume in the U.S. will rise beyond 1 trillion contracts by 2027, a substantial increase from approximately 50 billion last year.