Independent firm profile
Wintermute
Leading algorithmic liquidity provider in crypto markets.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Founded
- 2017
- Funding model
- Firm Capital Model
- Region served
- Europe
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Wintermute is one of the largest crypto market-makers, providing liquidity on dozens of centralized and decentralized venues. It runs algorithmic and OTC trading at significant scale.
"Build the most liquid and efficient crypto markets."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Firm Capital Model prop firm
- Market Focus
- Crypto
- Trading Style
- Firm Capital Model
- Institutional Level
- Retail-accessible proprietary firm
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Geography
- London, UK · Europe
- Known For
- Largest crypto market-maker
- CEO
- Evgeny Gaevoy
- 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.
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
- +Crypto-native pedigree
- +Strong tech stack
- +Global presence
Trade-offs
- −Crypto-only
- −Volatility exposure
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wintermute
Is Wintermute a legitimate prop firm?+
Wintermute was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London, UK. Leading algorithmic liquidity provider in crypto markets.
Does Wintermute require an evaluation?+
No. Wintermute offers funded accounts without a traditional evaluation phase.
What is the profit split at Wintermute?+
Wintermute pays traders 50% of net profits, keeping the remainder as the firm's share.
How often does Wintermute pay out?+
Wintermute processes payouts on a annual basis.
What platforms does Wintermute support?+
Wintermute supports the following trading platforms: Proprietary.
What trading restrictions does Wintermute enforce?+
At Wintermute, news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed. Always confirm current rules directly with the firm before trading.