Research profile
Profile data updated: October 13, 2026
Trillium
New York–based proprietary trading firm providing capital, technology, and training to discretionary and semi-systematic equities traders. Operates a structured trader development program.
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Founded
- 2007
- Funding model
- Trader Capital + Firm Capital
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly statedU.S. tradersAccepted
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options.
Consider alternatives if
you rely on copy trading.
Trader rating
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Trillium Trading is a New York-based proprietary trading firm offering both discretionary equities trading and quantitative strategies. It is known for hiring and training new traders into firm capital with no required contribution.
"Combine human discretion with quantitative tools to trade global equities and options."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Trader Capital + Firm 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, USA
- Geographic availability
- Worldwide policy not clearly stated
- Known For
- Train-and-fund model
- CEO
- Lee Maclin / Michael Friedman (leadership)
- Team size
- 100+
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.
Not applicable for proprietary track.
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
- +No capital contribution
- +Structured training
- +Established NYC firm
Trade-offs
- −Highly selective
- −In-office focus historically
Trillium FAQs
Based on terms reviewed October 13, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Trillium?+
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 Trillium before purchasing.
Does Trillium offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Trillium 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 Trillium's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to salary + performance bonus or trader split of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a monthly/quarterly basis. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are Trillium'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 Trillium?+
Platforms: Sterling Trader Pro, Internal. 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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