Research profile
Profile data updated: September 9, 2026
Allston Trading
ClosedNote: Allston Trading's business was acquired and integrated into DV Trading, with DV reporting completion of the acquisition and integration in 2022. Allston no longer operates as an independent proprietary trading firm.
Chicago-based high-frequency proprietary trading firm trading futures, equities, and options across global electronic markets.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Founded
- 2002
- Funding model
- Firm Capital
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not confirmed
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options.
Trader rating
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Allston Trading is a firm capital model trading firm headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, founded in 2002. The firm provides traders with funded accounts to trade futures, stocks, options.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options
- Trading Style
- Discretionary intraday trading
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- Chicago-based high-frequency proprietary trading firm trading futures, equities, and options across global electronic markets.
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.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Allston Trading FAQs
Based on terms reviewed September 9, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Allston Trading?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Allston Trading before purchasing.
Does Allston Trading offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Allston Trading does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
Which platforms and markets are available at Allston Trading?+
Platforms: Proprietary. Markets: futures, equities, options. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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