Independent firm profile

Citi (Markets)

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

Headquarters
New York, USA
Founded
1812
Funding model
Bank / Institutional
Region served
North America

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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
Bank or Institutional Prop Desk
Institutional Level
Retail-accessible proprietary firm
Retail Accessibility
Open to retail traders
Geography
New York, USA · North America
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 splitDiscretionary bonus
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

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Citi (Markets)

Is Citi (Markets) a legitimate prop firm?+

Citi (Markets) was founded in 1812 and is headquartered in New York, USA. Global markets franchise with leading FX and emerging-markets businesses.

Does Citi (Markets) require an evaluation?+

No. Citi (Markets) offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.

What is the profit split at Citi (Markets)?+

Citi (Markets)'s published profit split is: Discretionary bonus.

How often does Citi (Markets) pay out?+

Citi (Markets) processes payouts on a annual basis.

What platforms does Citi (Markets) support?+

Citi (Markets) supports the following trading platforms: Velocity, Internal.

What trading restrictions does Citi (Markets) enforce?+

At Citi (Markets), news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.