Research profile
Profile data updated: October 13, 2026
Flow Traders
Specialist ETF liquidity provider operating globally.
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2004
- Funding model
- Firm Capital
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly statedU.S. tradersAccepted
May suit
traders focused on equities, crypto.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures, options; you rely on copy trading.
Trader rating
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Amsterdam-listed market maker focused on ETPs (ETFs/ETNs/ETCs) and digital assets. One of the largest ETP liquidity providers globally.
"Be the leading global liquidity provider in ETPs and digital assets."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- Public company (Euronext Amsterdam)
- CEO
- Mike Kuehnel
- Team size
- ~600+
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
- +Transparent financials
- +Established brand
Trade-offs
- −No retail/funded programs
Flow Traders FAQs
Based on terms reviewed October 13, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Flow Traders?+
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 Flow Traders before purchasing.
Does Flow Traders offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Flow Traders 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 Flow Traders's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 50% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a annual bonus basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Flow Traders'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 Flow Traders?+
Platforms: Proprietary trading systems. Markets: equities, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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