Research profile

Citi (Markets)

Global markets franchise with leading FX and emerging-markets businesses.

Headquarters
New York, USA
Founded
1812
Funding model
Bank / Institutional
Availability
Not clearly stated

U.S. traders: Not confirmedProprietaryTrading.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, forex.

Consider alternatives if

you require futures, options; you rely on copy trading.

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Overview

What this firm is and who it serves

Citi Markets runs one of the largest and most global FX, EM, and rates franchises in the world. It takes principal risk primarily to support client flow across 90+ countries.

"Be the preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs."

At a glance

Structured facts about this firm

Firm Type
Bank / Institutional prop firm
Market Focus
Stocks, Forex
Trading Style
News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Based in
New York, USA
Trader availability
Not clearly stated
Known For
#1 FX dealer historically
CEO
Jane Fraser
Team size
230, 000+ group-wide

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 balance sheet
Max allocation
Evaluation fee
Monthly subscription

Not applicable.

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
InstrumentsGlobal multi-asset

Supported platforms

VelocityInternal

Payout structure

How and when you get paid

Profit splitUp to Discretionary bonus to trader
Payout frequencyAnnual
First payout eligibility

Pros & cons

A balanced view based on documented terms

Strengths

  • +Top FX and EM
  • +Global reach
  • +Major brand

Trade-offs

  • Bank-employee comp
  • Heavy regulation

Citi (Markets) FAQs

Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026

What should traders verify before choosing Citi (Markets)?+

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 Citi (Markets) before purchasing.

Does Citi (Markets) offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+

Citi (Markets) 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 Citi (Markets)'s payouts and profit split work?+

The published profit split is up to discretionary bonus of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a annual basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.

What are Citi (Markets)'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 Citi (Markets)?+

Platforms: Velocity, Internal. Markets: equities, forex. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.

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