Jump Trading

Jump Trading LLC is a research-driven quantitative trading firm founded in 1999 by former Chicago Mercantile Exchange traders Paul Gurinas and William DiSomma. The firm specializes in high-frequency trading, algorithmic trading, and proprietary strategies across various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, commodities, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Jump Trading employs around 1,600 to 1,700 people across multiple global offices. The company focuses on developing advanced trading strategies through independent teams that create high-speed algorithmic models. It invests significantly in proprietary technology, including custom hardware and fiber-optic networks, to ensure minimal latency in trading operations. Jump Trading also has a dedicated crypto division, Jump Crypto, which engages in blockchain and digital asset trading. The firm maintains a low-profile, entrepreneurial culture that encourages collaboration among traders, engineers, and researchers.