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Analysis: Geopolitics, prediction markets, tokenization seen as top three drivers of derivatives markets

Change is constant in the derivatives market, but the drivers of change are not. This year's research into market participant opinions revealed that the top three drivers are geopolitical conflict, prediction markets and tokenization. Just as telling, the regulatory agenda, which had been a top concern in the past, dropped to fifth place on this year's list.. 
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