Independent firm profile
DRW
Diversified principal trading firm across global markets.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, USA
- Founded
- 1992
- Funding model
- Firm Capital Model
- Region served
- North America
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Founded in 1992 by Don Wilson, DRW is a diversified principal trading firm trading dozens of asset classes across global venues, with a notable crypto arm (Cumberland).
"Discover and capture trading opportunities across the world's markets and asset classes."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital Model prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Crypto
- Trading Style
- Firm Capital Model
- Institutional Level
- Retail-accessible proprietary firm
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Geography
- Chicago, USA · North America
- Known For
- Owns Cumberland (crypto liquidity)
- CEO
- Don Wilson (Founder/CEO)
- Team size
- ~2,000+
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
- +Diverse trading opportunities
- +Long-term stability
Trade-offs
- −Not open to outside traders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about DRW
Is DRW a legitimate prop firm?+
DRW was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Chicago, USA. Diversified principal trading firm across global markets.
Does DRW require an evaluation?+
No. DRW offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.
What is the profit split at DRW?+
DRW pays traders 50% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.
How often does DRW pay out?+
DRW processes payouts on a annual bonus basis.
What platforms does DRW support?+
DRW supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.
What trading restrictions does DRW enforce?+
At DRW, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.