Collateralized Transactions - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Collateralized Agreements [Abstract]
Repurchase agreements and other secured financings, maturity (years)	1 year

Repurchase agreements and other secured financings maturity period.

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Namespace Prefix:	kcg_
Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration