Proprietary Trader (FX & Futures)
How to get a seat at the CPP Trading Desk
Pathway 1
Submit a verified live track record covering a minimum of 6 consecutive months. Demo and simulated accounts are not accepted. Qualified traders are reviewed for a seat at our trading desk within weeks.
Pathway 2
Open a live account with one of our approved broker partners and trade under the same conditions our desk uses. Perform well and you could become a proprietary trader with CPP in as little as 2–3 months.
Capital Allocation
Traders who qualify receive between $30,000 and $5,000,000 in capital allocation per strategy. The amount allocated is determined by prior AUM, track record, and risk profile.
We accept all trading styles
Manual (Discretionary) Trading
If you read the markets and make your own calls, we want to see it. We evaluate discretionary traders on the consistency of their decision-making and their ability to manage risk across varying market conditions.
Intra-Day Trading
Whether you trade the open, wait for price action setups, or use indicators —all day-trading strategies are welcome. We look at your consistency over time, not individual trades.
Automated (Algo) Trading
Have a system that performs well? We allocate capital to algorithmic strategies that are proven to be scalable. We prioritize robustness and drawdown control, rather than aiming for maximum yield.
Scalping and HFT Strategies
High-frequency and scalping strategies are a major part of our trading desk. If you have a profitable strategy, we’d like to see it.
Build My Track Record
A free evaluation open to all traders. Consistent performance can lead to capital allocation at our proprietary trading desk within as little as 2–3 months.
Pathway 1
Pathway 1 is designed for experienced traders with a verified live trading track record of at least 6+ months. Successful applicants are considered for capital allocation at our proprietary trading desk. If you do not yet meet this requirement, please proceed to Pathway 2.
Prop Trader Application
This application is for experienced traders with a verified live trading track record of 6+ months. We do not accept demo or simulated accounts.
If you do not meet this requirement, please proceed to Pathway 2 to build your track record through a free evaluation.
Pathway 2
Pathway 2 is a free evaluation designed for traders at all levels. You will open a live account with one of our approved brokers and trade under conditions aligned with our proprietary desk, including professional-grade execution and risk parameters. Consistent performance may lead to evaluation for capital allocation at our trading desk.
pathway 2
Start Your Free Evaluation
Open a live trading account with one of our approved brokers to begin your evaluation and start building a track record.
Choose Your broker
Open a live account with one of our approved broker partners. Using our partner links ensures your account is linked to the CPP trading program and provides access to lower fees and ECN execution.
Lifetime $1 rebate on every lot traded
Lifetime $1 rebate on every lot traded
Lifetime $0.50 rebate on every lot traded
Lifetime 20% commission rebates