Research profile
Profile data updated: October 15, 2026
Tradebot Systems
High-frequency equities trading firm and the parent organisation of BATS Global Markets prior to its acquisition.
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, MO
- Founded
- 1999
- Funding model
- Firm Capital
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly statedU.S. traders:Not confirmed
May suit
traders focused on equities.
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
Tradebot Systems is a Kansas City high-frequency equities proprietary firm founded in 1999 by Dave Cummings; it previously incubated BATS Global Markets.
"Beating Wall Street from Kansas City"
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Kansas City, MO
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- High-frequency stock trading firm
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
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
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Proprietary, ultra-fast execution technology
- +Extensive track record with over $1 billion in trading profits
- +Utilizes big data analytics to refine trading strategies
Trade-offs
Tradebot Systems FAQs
Based on terms reviewed October 15, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Tradebot Systems?+
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 Tradebot Systems before purchasing.
Does Tradebot Systems offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Tradebot Systems 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 Tradebot Systems's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to n/a (firm capital) of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a salary + bonus basis; first payout eligibility: Salary + bonus. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Tradebot Systems's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is restricted, weekend holding is restricted, 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 Tradebot Systems?+
Platforms: Proprietary. Markets: equities. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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