Bitfunded vs Crypto Fund Trader
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Crypto Fund Trader ($40 vs $79).
- Higher headline split: Crypto Fund Trader (up to 90%).
- Faster payout cycle: Bitfunded (Bi-weekly).
- Overall PA Score: Bitfunded 6.0 vs Crypto Fund Trader 5.6.
Bitfunded stronger on 4Crypto Fund Trader stronger on 5of 9 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Bitfunded6.0 PA Score | Crypto Fund Trader5.6 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 6.0 (stronger figure) | 5.6 |
| Trustpilot | Not published | No rating1,110 |
| Founded | 2023 (stronger figure) | Not published |
| HQ | United Arab Emirates | Zug, Switzerland |
| Markets | Crypto | Crypto, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks (stronger figure) |
| Challenge types | 2-step, 1-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $79 | $40 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $7.98 | $6 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $150K | $200K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 8% | 8%-10% phase 1 by plan |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (stronger figure) | 4%-5% by plan |
| Max drawdown | 10% (stronger figure) | 6%-10% by plan |
| Drawdown type | static (fixed % of starting balance) | trailing (1 Phase); overall loss limit (2 Phases/Instant, type not stated) |
| Profit split | 80% (60% on Instant Funding) | up to 90% (stronger figure) |
| Leverage | 1x to 5x | up to 1:100 |
| Platforms | Bitfunded proprietary web + mobile platform | Match-Trader, MT5, Bybit |
| Payout frequency | bi-weekly at most (up to 2 per 30 days per account) on a self-set Profit Sharing Day, 2 to 60 days; monthly after 10 payouts; Instant Funding monthly; processed within 24h on working days in USDT | after 15 trading days or every 30 calendar days; every 7 traded days with Weekly Payouts add-on; Instant on each 10% profit (withdraw & upgrade) |
| First payout (days) | 2 | Not published |
| Min trading days | 0 | 0 |
| Consistency rule | Instant Funding only: no single pair may be 60%+ of net profit in a period; min 2 closed trades (3 on Instant) per payout period | none on standard plans; 40% best day on Break final stage |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 20% off (Halloween mini-game code on the homepage) |
| Visit site (opens Bitfunded in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Crypto Fund Trader in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
Bitfunded scores 6.0/10 and Crypto Fund Trader 5.6/10, a clear but not huge gap. Both are crypto exchange prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick Bitfunded if
- you want a faster payout cycle (bi-weekly)
- you prefer a static drawdown floor (Crypto Fund Trader uses trailing (1 Phase); overall loss limit (2 Phases/Instant, type not stated))
- you want the fee back when you get paid
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2023)
Pick Crypto Fund Trader if
- you want the cheaper way in ($40 vs $79 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($6 vs $7.98)
- a higher headline split matters (up to 90%)
- you need Match-Trader, MT5 and Bybit
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($21,814,605 paid to CFT traders)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Bitfunded | Crypto Fund Trader |
|---|---|---|
| $2.5K | $129 | $125 |
| $5K | $79 | $40 |
| $10K | $99 | $80 |
| $25K | $249 | $219 |
| $50K | $399 | $369 |
| $100K | $799 | $619 |
Payouts
Bitfunded: bi-weekly at most (up to 2 per 30 days per account) on a self-set Profit Sharing Day, 2 to 60 days; monthly after 10 payouts; Instant Funding monthly; processed within 24h on working days in USDT. First payout after 2 days. Methods: USDT (ERC-20), USDT (BEP-20), USDT (TRC-20).
Crypto Fund Trader: after 15 trading days or every 30 calendar days; every 7 traded days with Weekly Payouts add-on; Instant on each 10% profit (withdraw & upgrade). Methods: bank transfer (EUR/USD), USDT (ERC20), USDT (TRC20), BTC, ETH. The firm reports "$21,814,605 paid to CFT traders" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
| Date | Firm | Field | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto Fund Trader | Discount codeOffers | none | BOO20 (20% off (Halloween mini-game code on the homepage)) | |
| Bitfunded | Payout frequencyPayouts | up to 2 per 30 days per account, on a self-set Profit Sharing Day (2 to 60 days); monthly after 10 payouts; Instant Funding monthly; processed within 24h on working days in USDT | bi-weekly at most (up to 2 per 30 days per account) on a self-set Profit Sharing Day, 2 to 60 days; monthly after 10 payouts; Instant Funding monthly; processed within 24h on working days in USDT |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Bitfunded legit? · Is Crypto Fund Trader legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Bitfunded or Crypto Fund Trader?
Smallest published entry fee: Bitfunded $79, Crypto Fund Trader $40. Cheapest per $1K of account: Bitfunded $7.98, Crypto Fund Trader $6.
Which pays out faster, Bitfunded or Crypto Fund Trader?
Bitfunded: bi-weekly at most (up to 2 per 30 days per account) on a self-set Profit Sharing Day, 2 to 60 days; monthly after 10 payouts; Instant Funding monthly; processed within 24h on working days in USDT. Crypto Fund Trader: after 15 trading days or every 30 calendar days; every 7 traded days with Weekly Payouts add-on; Instant on each 10% profit (withdraw & upgrade).
Which has the higher profit split?
Bitfunded: 80% (60% on Instant Funding); Crypto Fund Trader: up to 90%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Bitfunded or Crypto Fund Trader?
On our six-point beginner checklist Bitfunded meets 4 and Crypto Fund Trader meets 2. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Bitfunded and Crypto Fund Trader legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/bitfunded/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/crypto-fund-trader/legit/.