The proprietary trading industry continues to develop as new markets, trading products and business models attract attention from firms and market participants.

Over the coming year, the growth of futures trading, prediction markets and perpetual contracts could influence how proprietary trading businesses approach their product offerings, technology requirements and risk management.

These developments will be the focus of “The Future of Prop Trading”, a panel discussion taking place at London Prop Trading Expo 2026.

Our Co-Founder and CEO, Elina Pedersen, will join industry leaders to discuss how the sector may evolve over the next 12 months.

The Future of Prop Trading: What Will the Next 12 Months Bring?

The panel will take place on 23 October 2026, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM, on the Main Stage in the Balmoral Room at Old Billingsgate, London.

Elina will join:

• Tom Higgins, Gold-i
• Justin Hertzberg, PropAccount

The discussion will focus on developments that could influence the next phase of proprietary trading, including the expanding role of futures, prediction markets and perpetual contracts.

Each presents different opportunities and operational considerations for firms evaluating their trading models and the markets they support.

Futures, Prediction Markets and Perpetuals

Futures trading

Futures contracts provide exposure to underlying assets through agreements with defined contract terms and settlement arrangements.

For proprietary trading firms, futures represent an established market structure with specific requirements around margin, market access, execution and risk management.

As interest in futures trading grows, firms may need to assess how these requirements fit their existing business and technology models.

Prediction markets

Prediction markets allow participants to trade contracts linked to the outcomes of future events.

Their growing visibility has introduced new discussions around market structure, participant demand, regulatory treatment and the potential role of event-based trading products.

The panel will consider how developments in this area may influence the broader proprietary trading landscape.

Perpetual contracts

Perpetual contracts provide ongoing market exposure without the fixed expiration dates associated with traditional futures contracts.

Their structure introduces distinct considerations around pricing, funding mechanisms, leverage and exposure management.

As these instruments develop, understanding their operational characteristics becomes important for trading businesses considering different product offerings.

Bringing an Infrastructure Perspective to the Discussion

As Co-Founder and CEO of Your Bourse, Elina Pedersen brings experience across brokerage operations, trading technology, execution infrastructure and risk management.

These areas are closely connected to the challenges trading firms face when evaluating new products and market opportunities.

Different trading instruments can introduce different requirements for execution, pricing, margin and exposure monitoring.

For firms considering new markets, the technology and operational processes supporting those instruments are important parts of the decision.

At Your Bourse, we work with trading businesses across execution, liquidity connectivity, risk management and operational infrastructure.

Elina's participation will bring this perspective to the wider discussion about the industry's direction and the role technology may play in supporting its development.

Panel Details

Panel: The Future of Prop Trading

Speaker: Elina Pedersen, Co-Founder and CEO of Your Bourse

Date: 23 October 2026

Time: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM, London time

Location: Main Stage, Balmoral Room, Old Billingsgate, London

Event: London Prop Trading Expo 2026

The panel will explore how futures trading, prediction markets and perpetual contracts could influence the proprietary trading sector over the coming 12 months.

View the London Prop Trading Expo agenda for further details about the panel discussion: https://proptradingexpo.com/london-home#agenda