Research profile
Bright Trading
One of the longest-running U.S. equities prop firms, founded by Don Bright. Operates as an LLC where licensed traders contribute capital and trade firm equity using pairs, opening order, and statistical arbitrage strategies.
- Headquarters
- Las Vegas, USA
- Founded
- 1992
- Funding model
- Leveraged Trader Capital
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not confirmed — ProprietaryTrading.com could not verify from current first-party sources whether this firm accepts U.S. traders.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on equities, options.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Bright Trading is a US-based equities prop firm operating as an LLC where traders contribute capital and trade firm leverage. It is one of the longest-running retail-style equities prop firms, focused on pairs, statistical arbitrage, and discretionary stock trading.
"Provide professional traders with leveraged equity capital and a low-cost trading environment."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Leveraged Trader Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Options
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Las Vegas, USA
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- LLC member-trader model
- CEO
- Don Bright (Director)
- Team size
- 50–150 traders
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Trader Deposit
Class B Member
Source- Payouts
- Weekly
- Platforms
- REDIplus, Real Tick, TORA
Scaling
Traders are members of the Firm, using Firm Capital. No Reg T or Portfolio Margin to restrict buying power.
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
- +Strong education in pairs/stat arb
- +Professional rates
Trade-offs
- −Requires capital contribution
- −Licensing required
- −US-centric
Bright Trading FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Bright 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 Bright Trading before purchasing.
Does Bright Trading offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Bright 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.
How do Bright Trading's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 100% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a monthly basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Bright Trading's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Bright Trading?+
Platforms: REDIPlus, Sterling Trader Pro. Markets: 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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