Event-Contract Accounts at Webull
Main Points:
• Webull now offers trading in event contracts.
• A separate account is required at Webull to trade event contracts.
• An event-contract account can be opened through Webull’s mobile app, website, or desktop platform.
If you've been trading securities or futures at Webull, you may want to try trading event contracts. This special asset class is now available at the brokerage firm. Here are the details:
Event Contracts at Webull
Under Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) rules, event contracts are classified as a type of swap. With this type of contract, two parties agree to exchange value depending on the outcome of a future event. If the contract resolves in the trader's favor, it settles at $1. If it does not, it settles at $0.
Webull has partnered with the Kalshi exchange to provide trading in these contracts.
There are different types of event contracts. Some predict the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indexes every hour, while others do the same for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Still others cover Federal Reserve decisions, economic data, culture, and sports.
Trading hours vary by contract type and market. Index event contracts are generally available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Cryptocurrency, economic, culture, and sports event contracts are generally available 24/7 outside maintenance periods. Trading hours are subject to change as new contracts are introduced.
Opening a Webull Event-Contract Account
As already mentioned, a separate account for event contracts is required to trade this asset class. To open this account, Webull first requires an individual cash or margin brokerage account. Once opened, the event-contract account will have its own account number for statements and recordkeeping, although its buying power will be shared with the linked brokerage account.
You can apply for an event-contract account through Webull’s mobile app, website, or desktop platform. Existing users can go to the account-management area, select the option to apply for another account, choose the event-contract account, and follow the application prompts.
The full selection of event contracts is available through Webull’s mobile app. On the app, go to Markets and select Events to browse and trade available contracts. Desktop trading is currently limited to index and cryptocurrency hourly contracts.
After the special account is open, Webull requests that clients who have existing Kalshi accounts notify Webull and Kalshi by sending an email to rule33@kalshi.com.
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Funding the Account
To fund the event-contract account, you must deposit cash into the linked individual brokerage account. Event-contract buying power is based on settled funds and excludes provisional cash from recent deposits. Webull's current holding periods include:
- Wire deposits, 1 business day
- ACH deposits, 5 business days
- Debit-card deposits, 2 business days
Withdrawing Funds
Proceeds from resolved event contracts are available for withdrawal on the same day. Proceeds from contracts sold before expiration may also be withdrawn from the linked brokerage account when Webull makes them available.
Idle Cash
Uninvested cash will remain in the linked brokerage and event-contract setup. It can earn interest if the linked brokerage account is a cash account enrolled in Webull's Cash Management program. Currently, the rate is 0.5% to 3.35%, depending on the subscription plan and cash balance.
Pricing
Event contracts are not commission-free at Webull. Webull charges a 1¢ commission per contract, and the exchange charges another 1¢ per contract. The total charge is therefore 2¢ per contract on both opening and closing trades. There is no minimum account balance, but you must have enough settled funds to cover the contract price and all applicable fees.
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Updated on 6/17/2026.
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