Cboe洽谈重新推出二元期权，与预测市场展开竞争

Core Viewpoint - Cboe Global Markets is negotiating with retail brokers to reintroduce binary options for retail investors, aiming to compete with prediction markets [1] Group 1: Cboe Global Markets' Strategy - The discussions with brokers are still in the early stages [1] - Cboe is also in talks with market makers regarding its new contract plans, which may include modified binary options [1] Group 2: Binary Options Overview - Traders use binary options to bet on the occurrence of specific events, functioning similarly to prediction market contracts [1] - These derivatives either pay a fixed cash settlement or become worthless, depending on the outcome of the event [1] Group 3: Market Context - For example, a binary call option linked to the S&P 500 index at 7000 points will pay a fixed reward if the index closes at or above that level, otherwise, the holder loses their initial bet [1] - This move positions Cboe in direct competition with prediction markets, which have gained popularity as retail investors become more accustomed to high-risk trading [1] - Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have seen a surge in popularity as retail investors gain confidence in their predictions on various events [1]