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NBA Backs CFTC-Friendly Prediction Markets as NFL Holds Back

TradingGain Newsroom·2d ago·26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC

The NBA has joined other pro sports leagues that are aligning with the U.S. derivatives regulator, the CFTC, on prediction markets, while the NFL has stayed out. The CFTC has backed prediction market firms such as Kalshi, and it has been bringing allied sports leagues on board. For traders, this shows how regulatory support can shape the growth of new trading platforms.

Why it matters

The CFTC has championed prediction market firms, including Kalshi.
The NBA has joined other pro sports leagues backing these markets.
The NFL has not joined, which shows the leagues are divided on the issue.

What to watch next

Watch whether more sports leagues join the CFTC-backed push and whether the NFL changes its position.

This brief is written by TradingGain from public reporting by CoinDesk.Read original ↗

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