Research profile
Spot Trading
Options-focused proprietary trading and market-making firm.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Founded
- 1999
- Funding model
- Firm 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
Spot Trading is a firm capital model trading firm headquartered in Chicago, IL, USA, founded in 1999. The firm provides traders with funded accounts to trade stocks, options.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Options
- Trading Style
- Overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Options-focused proprietary trading and market-making firm.
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
Spot Trading FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Spot Trading?+
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 Spot Trading before purchasing.
Does Spot Trading offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Spot Trading 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 Spot Trading's payouts and profit split work?+
payouts are processed on a quarterly basis; first payout eligibility: —. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Spot Trading's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: 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 Spot Trading?+
Platforms: Internal. 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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