For traders in the United States, Nadex continues to be one of the best binary options trading platforms in 2025. Nadex is different from offshore brokers because it runs as a true exchange, where all traders interact through a central order book rather than dealing directly with a broker. This creates transparency and reduces the conflict of interest that can exist when a broker takes the opposite side of a customer’s trade.
Nadex offers binary options with expiry times ranging from just five minutes to a full week. Traders can choose from a variety of markets, including major stock indices, currency pairs, and commodities like gold and oil. Fees are clearly stated, contracts are standardized, and all activity is regulated by the CFTC.
The US also has other options for binary-like trading through regulated “event contracts.” Platforms like Kalshi, also regulated by the CFTC, list contracts on real-world events. These can range from economic data releases to sports outcomes. In 2025, Kalshi was involved in significant legal discussions about political and sports event listings, with the CFTC eventually dropping an appeal in May. This shows the growing attention such products are receiving from both regulators and the public.
The CME Group also offers “event contracts” tied to the settlement of benchmark futures. These products have a binary-style payoff but are structured as futures contracts. In 2025, CME reported record activity in its micro-sized contracts, showing that there is strong demand for small, accessible trades within a regulated environment.