Independent firm profile
Belvedere Trading
Proprietary trading firm specializing in equity index and commodity options market making across CBOE, CME, and ICE.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, USA
- Founded
- 2002
- 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 and futures market maker, particularly active in index options.
"Be a premier proprietary derivatives trading firm built on talented people and great tech."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital Model 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, USA · North America
- Known For
- Strong index options presence
- CEO
- Thomas Hutchinson (CEO)
- Team size
- ~250+
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.
Institutional only
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
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Established firm
- +Solid training
Trade-offs
- −No external programs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belvedere Trading
Is Belvedere Trading a legitimate prop firm?+
Belvedere Trading was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, USA. Proprietary trading firm specializing in equity index and commodity options market making across CBOE, CME, and ICE.
Does Belvedere Trading require an evaluation?+
No. Belvedere Trading offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.
What is the profit split at Belvedere Trading?+
Belvedere Trading pays traders 50% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.
How often does Belvedere Trading pay out?+
Belvedere Trading processes payouts on a annual bonus basis.
What platforms does Belvedere Trading support?+
Belvedere Trading supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.
What trading restrictions does Belvedere Trading enforce?+
At Belvedere Trading, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.