Independent firm profile
Allston Trading
ClosedNote: Allston Trading wound down its proprietary trading operations in 2017 amid sustained pressure on HFT margins and intensifying competition from larger market makers. Key personnel and infrastructure were absorbed by other Chicago HFT firms, and the entity ceased active trading.
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
- Region served
- North America
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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
- Firm Capital Model
- Institutional Level
- Retail-accessible proprietary firm
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Geography
- Chicago, IL, USA · North America
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allston Trading
Is Allston Trading a legitimate prop firm?+
Allston Trading was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA. Chicago-based high-frequency proprietary trading firm trading futures, equities, and options across global electronic markets.
Does Allston Trading require an evaluation?+
No. Allston Trading offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.
What platforms does Allston Trading support?+
Allston Trading supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.