Independent firm profile

Akuna Capital

Derivatives-focused proprietary trading and market making firm.

Headquarters
Chicago, USA
Founded
2011
Funding model
Firm Capital Model
Region served
North America

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

Chicago-based options market maker with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Boston, London.

"Build a top-tier derivatives trading firm with a focus on technology and people."

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Firm Capital Model prop firm
Market Focus
Options, Crypto
Trading Style
Firm Capital Model
Institutional Level
Retail-accessible proprietary firm
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Geography
Chicago, USA · North America
Known For
Active in options and crypto
CEO
Andrew Killion (Founder)
Team size
~700+

Funding programs

Account types and the path to capital

Evaluation

Not required by this firm.

Instant funding

Not offered by this firm.

Scaling plan

No formal scaling plan documented.

Account sizes offeredInstitutional only
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Institutional only

Trading rules

What's allowed, what isn't

Asset classes supported

FuturesStocksOptionsForexCrypto
News trading allowedYes
Overnight holding allowedYes
Weekend holding allowedYes
Copy trading allowedNo

Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split

Platforms & technology

Where and how you trade

Data feed provider
InstrumentsOptions, futures, ETFs, crypto

Supported platforms

Proprietary

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit split50% to trader
Payout frequencyAnnual bonus
First payout eligibility

Pros & cons

A balanced view based on documented terms

Strengths

  • +Good culture
  • +Growing globally

Trade-offs

  • No external trader programs

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Akuna Capital

Is Akuna Capital a legitimate prop firm?+

Akuna Capital was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, USA. Derivatives-focused proprietary trading and market making firm.

Does Akuna Capital require an evaluation?+

No. Akuna Capital offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.

What is the profit split at Akuna Capital?+

Akuna Capital pays traders 50% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.

How often does Akuna Capital pay out?+

Akuna Capital processes payouts on a annual bonus basis.

What platforms does Akuna Capital support?+

Akuna Capital supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.

What trading restrictions does Akuna Capital enforce?+

At Akuna Capital, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.