CFTC Whistleblower Program
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Reward Range
10–30%
Minimum Threshold
$1 million in sanctions
Typical Timeline
Awards are typically issued 1–5 years after the initial tip
Established
2010
Program Authority
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, 2010
Who Is Eligible?
Any individual with original information about violations of the Commodity Exchange Act. Anonymous submissions are permitted through an attorney.
How to Report
Submit a tip via the CFTC's online whistleblower portal at cftc.gov/whistleblower. The CFTC investigates and, if sanctions exceed $1M, the whistleblower may apply for an award.
Typical Timeline
Awards are typically issued 1–5 years after the initial tip.
Whistleblower Protections
Anti-retaliation protections under the Commodity Exchange Act. Employers may not discharge, demote, or discriminate against whistleblowers.
Notable Awards & Recoveries
The CFTC has awarded over $350 million to whistleblowers since the program's inception.
Program Reference
Eligibility, award rules, filing method, and official resources
Who Is Eligible
Any individual with original information about violations of the Commodity Exchange Act. Includes employees, former employees, and third parties. Anonymous submissions are permitted through an attorney.
Qualifying Violations
Commodity fraud, futures market manipulation, forex fraud, Ponzi schemes, spoofing, wash trading, and commodity pool fraud.
Award Calculation
10–30% of sanctions collected in cases where total sanctions exceed $1 million. The CFTC sets the percentage within that range based on the significance of the information and the whistleblower's cooperation.
Anonymity Rules
Anonymous submissions are permitted but must be made through an attorney. The attorney certifies the submission. The whistleblower must identify themselves to claim an award.
Required Filing Method
Submit via the CFTC's online whistleblower portal at cftc.gov/whistleblower. Paper Form TCR is also accepted.
Relevant Deadlines
Apply for an award within 90 days of the CFTC's Notice of Covered Action. No fixed deadline for submitting a tip.
Official Agency Resource
https://www.cftc.gov/whistleblowerCovered Fraud Types
- Commodity fraud
- Futures market manipulation
- Forex fraud
- Ponzi schemes
- Spoofing
- Wash trading
- Commodity pool fraud
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