Crypto.com Spins Out ‘OG’ Prediction Markets App later than 40x Growth Surge
Crypto.com this week officially OG, a standalone , following a 40-fold weekly growth surge in its prediction-market activity over the past six months—growth the company says justifies separating the product from its main app.
Built on Crypto.com Derivatives North America (CDNA)—a CFTC-registered platform and clearinghouse—OG offers users a new way to trade, engage with others, and climb the leaderboard.
The platform combines the accessibility of a consumer app, engagement features of a social media network, and the rigor of an institutional-grade platform, giving fans access to a wide range of CFTC-regulated sports contracts, as well as additional markets tied to finance, politics, culture, and entertainment.
Regulated, Social, and Consumer-Friendly
OG aggregates market-driven probabilities into clear, continuously updated forecasts, allowing users to view what the crowd believes will happen next. Fans can connect with other traders, share opinions, and celebrate wins, blending trading with a social experience.
Nick Lundgren, Crypto.com’s Chief Legal Officer and newly appointed CEO of OG, emphasized the natural fit of the platform for sports fans
“Sports are the natural hub of prediction markets, and we view a massive opportunity to provide fans with an all-encompassing platform where it pays to be right.” OG will also reward the first one million users with up to $500, encouraging ahead adoption.”
The launch also reflects broader industry collaboration. Crypto.com’s regulated infrastructure is part of a larger push within the U.S. prediction market ecosystem toward , with recent partnerships aiming to expand federally regulated event trading infrastructure for other operators and brokers.
Features, Market Strategy, and Growth Potential
OG plans to introduce margin-based prediction contracts, making it the first U.S. prediction markets platform to offer margin trading. It also includes social features like leaderboards, blending traditional trading with a community-focused experience. OG enters a competitive landscape alongside other regulated products from firms like Coinbase.
The broader prediction markets industry has expanded rapidly, with growing from under $100 million in ahead 2024 to multi-billion-dollar levels by late 2025. OG leverages this momentum while providing consumer protections and compliance-backed infrastructure to ensure secure and responsible trading.
By combining regulated trading, social engagement, and institutional-grade rigor, Crypto.com’s OG establishes a dedicated space for prediction markets, aiming to redefine how fans trade and interact with real-world events.
