Research profile
HAP Capital
Privately held quantitative and discretionary derivatives trading firm with options market-making and prop desks.
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Founded
- 2005
- 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 30, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options.
Consider alternatives if
you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
HAP Capital is a trader deposit / first-loss model trading firm headquartered in New York, NY, founded in 2005. The firm provides traders with funded accounts to trade futures, stocks, options.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Leveraged Trader Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Privately held quantitative and discretionary derivatives trading firm with options market-making and prop desks.
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.
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
HAP Capital FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 30, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing HAP 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 HAP Capital before purchasing.
Does HAP Capital offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
HAP 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 HAP Capital's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to negotiated of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a variable basis; first payout eligibility: Negotiated. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are HAP 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 HAP Capital?+
Platforms: Proprietary, Bloomberg. Markets: futures, 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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