Hard Eight is a global proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We trade across all major asset classes and geographies using our own capital and do not have customers or clients. Founded in 2004, we've grown our firm through creating a strong entrepreneurial culture, building strong intellectual capital, and integrating new technologies. With offices in Chicago, Las Vegas and Bala Cynwyd, our firm specializes in trading futures, options, equities, and ETFs.