Independent firm profile
Jump Trading
Quantitative trading firm focused on algorithmic and high-frequency strategies.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, USA
- Founded
- 1999
- Funding model
- Firm Capital Model
- Region served
- North America
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Chicago-based prop trading firm and infrastructure company. Trades dozens of asset classes; large crypto arm via Jump Crypto.
"Build proprietary trading systems and infrastructure to capture opportunities globally."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital Model prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, 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
- Major crypto market maker (Jump Crypto)
- CEO
- Bill DiSomma & Paul Gurinas (founders)
- Team size
- ~1,000+
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
- +Strong tech culture
- +Diverse asset coverage
Trade-offs
- −Secretive — limited public info
- −No outside trader programs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jump Trading
Is Jump Trading a legitimate prop firm?+
Jump Trading was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, USA. Quantitative trading firm focused on algorithmic and high-frequency strategies.
Does Jump Trading require an evaluation?+
No. Jump Trading offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.
What is the profit split at Jump Trading?+
Jump Trading pays traders 50% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.
How often does Jump Trading pay out?+
Jump Trading processes payouts on a annual bonus basis.
What platforms does Jump Trading support?+
Jump Trading supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.
What trading restrictions does Jump Trading enforce?+
At Jump Trading, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.