Crypto Prop Trading
Funded trading vs leverage trading, key differences explained
Compare funded trading and leverage trading. Learn how risk, autonomy, profit sharing, and rule enforcement differ between the two models.
Feb 7, 2026•6 min read
A crypto prop firm built for disciplined traders
Pass a trading challenge and trade crypto with up to $200,000 of our capital. Keep up to 90% of the profits.
Clear rules
No personal capital at risk
Payouts on demand
From the founders of Velotrade (est. 2016), featured in
Trade crypto with a funded account
Prop trading allows traders to trade using firm capital after passing an evaluation. Traders follow predefined risk rules and receive a share of the profits, without risking personal funds.
Trade with up to $200,000 of our money
Access a funded trading account once you pass the challenge.
Keep up to 90% of trading profits
You earn the majority of the profits you generate.
No personal capital at risk
You never trade using your own funds.
Withdraw profits anytime
Request payouts according to the rules, without lockups.
How it works
01
Step 1
Daily drawdown
Max drawdown
Profit target
Minimum days
Step 2
Daily drawdown
Max drawdown
Profit target
Minimum days
Pass the challenge
Hit the profit target while respecting daily and max drawdown limits.
02
Account Balance+$12,000
$109,200
+$12,000
Earn as a funded trader
Trade firm capital under the same rules with up to 90% profit share.
03
$7,500
$4,200
Receive your payout
Request withdrawals under clear rules and get paid out on schedule.
Why traders love Velotrade
The only prop firm with a real legacy
Built by an established operating team. The same operational discipline and payout processes built over years now power our crypto prop trading model.
Original Velotrade team – over $2.5 billion actually processed and paid to clients worldwide since 2016.
Learn more about VelotradeA genuine win-win partnership
We never trade against you. Our institutional hedging turns your consistent profits into low-risk revenue for us. You focus on disciplined trading and drawdown control. We provide the capital, rock-solid platform and transparent rules. The better you perform, the more we both make.
🤝
Crypto-only from day one
Exclusively crypto. Higher leverage, simpler compliance, faster execution.
Institutional-grade risk management
AI-driven hedging combined with institutional liquidity bridges live from launch. The same protection hedge funds and banks use.
Trader-first rules
Professional trading conditions designed for serious traders:
- Higher leverage
- Higher drawdown
- News trading allowed
- Weekend hold allowed
- No consistency rule
- Clear rules
Trusted by traders worldwide
Join a growing community of successful traders who are building their career with Velotrade.
3 highlighted reviews
Finally, rules I can actually read.
"I've been funded with three other firms. Two of them hit me with hidden clauses at payout. Velotrade's rules are one page, no surprises. I know exactly what I'm working with before I buy. That's rare in this space."
Daniel K.
Funded Trader
Amsterdam
I trade crypto. Now I trade it with real size.
"I've been trading perps on Bybit for two years, but always felt limited by my own capital. Velotrade lets me trade the same markets, same style, just without worrying about blowing up my savings. It's the missing piece."
Mei Lin T.
Crypto Trader
Singapore
I wasn't sure I could do this. Turns out I could.
"I watched prop trading videos for months before I actually signed up. The evaluation was tough but fair. No trick rules, no gotchas. Passing Phase 2 felt like proof that I'm not just dreaming. Now I'm funded and learning every day."
Marcus J.
New Funded Trader
Austin, TX
The original Velotrade legacy business paid out over $2.5 billion to clients worldwide since 2016.
Your funding journey starts here
Choose the account plan that best fits your trading goals.
Higher leverage
Higher drawdown
News trading allowed
Weekend hold allowed
No consistency rule
Select your challenge type
Select funded account size
Display as /
Step 1
Step 2
Funded
Display as
/
Trading period
Step 1Unlimited
Step 2Unlimited
FundedIndefinite
Min. trading days
Step 14 days
Step 24 days
Funded-
Max daily loss
Step 1$2,500
Step 2$2,500
Funded-
Max overall loss
Step 1$5,000
Step 2$5,000
Funded-
Profit target
Step 1$5,000
Step 2$2,500
Funded-
Profit split
Step 1-
Step 2-
FundedUp to 90%
Selected challenge
$50,000•2-step
One-time fee
$540
The original Velotrade team now funding crypto traders
Since 2016, Velotrade has meant trust: pioneering online invoice finance in Asia with institutional-grade risk management. The same founding team, built by traders, for traders, now delivers that reliability to crypto prop trading with transparent rules and payouts you can count on.
0
Year founded in Hong Kong
$0.0B+
Paid to clients worldwide
Meet the founders
Learn more
Gianluca Pizzituti
Chief Executive Officer
Formerly in the derivatives trading desk at Dresdner Kleinwort in London. Subsequently founded and ran a proprietary HFT firm in FX and Equity Indices out of Singapore.
Vittorio De Angelis
Executive Chairman
Former equity-derivatives trader at JP Morgan, Dresdner Kleinwort and Bank of America in London. Later Head of Brokerage at a global broker in Hong Kong.
Insights & updates
Expert analysis, trading strategies, and industry insights from the Velotrade team
Crypto Prop Trading
Crypto prop firm rules and drawdowns explained clearly
Understand daily loss limits, drawdowns, trailing drawdown mechanics, and why most prop trading accounts fail due to rule breaches rather than strategy.
Feb 7, 2026•6 min read
Crypto Prop Trading
What is crypto prop trading, how it works and the risks
Crypto prop trading explained clearly. Learn how funded accounts work, how challenges are structured, what rules apply, and whether this trading model suits you.
Feb 5, 2026•9 min read
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers on evaluations, payouts, and rules. For everything else, visit the full FAQ page.
Visit the FAQ pageReady to trade with
$200,000 capital?
Up to 90% profit split
Keep most of what you earn
Zero personal risk
Trade with our capital
Instant payouts
Withdraw anytime