Research profile
Great Point Capital
Watch flags
Great Point Capital, LLC is a US-registered broker-dealer subject to regulatory oversight. Watch flags: regulatory action by FINRA, history of regulatory fines and suspensions
Chicago-based broker-dealer and proprietary trading firm offering remote and in-office traders firm capital, leverage, and direct market access across U.S. equities and options.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, USA
- Founded
- 2002
- 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
Great Point Capital is a Chicago-based registered broker-dealer prop firm focused on discretionary US equities and options trading. It offers both capital-contribution and proprietary seats, with Series 57 sponsorship.
"Provide professional equities traders with capital, technology, and a supportive trading floor."
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
- Chicago, USA
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Broker-dealer model
- CEO
- Daniel Kapner
- Team size
- 100–300 traders
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.
Per-share commissions; risk and tech fees vary by desk.
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
- +Real capital, no challenge
- +Strong tech stack
- +Established firm
Trade-offs
- −US-only
- −Licensing required
Great Point Capital FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Great Point Capital?+
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 Great Point Capital before purchasing.
Does Great Point Capital offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Great Point Capital 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 Great Point Capital's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 95% 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 Great Point Capital'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 Great Point Capital?+
Platforms: Sterling Trader Pro, Lightspeed, Custom routing. 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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