Comment on CFTC-2026-0331, CFTC-2026-0331-0001, Andrew, Maratea

Summary: Topstep, a Chicago-based organization and parent company to a registered introducing broker and proprietary trading firm, supports the adoption of flexible, principles-based rules for regulating event contracts on prediction markets. They argue that such a regulatory approach will foster market growth, provide clarity for investors, and promote responsible innovation while maintaining consistency with existing federal frameworks.