A 100k crypto prop firm challenge is the size most traders aim for. A 2% month at an 80% split pays $1,600, so a steady trader does not need big swings to earn. The table above lists every $100K challenge we track.
Who a $100K crypto prop firm account suits
This size suits traders with a proven record at smaller sizes and the discipline to trade slowly. A 1% loss here is $1,000, and many traders who passed $10K fail $100K because they keep the same habits with ten times the dollars. If you have never had a payout from a prop firm, start smaller.
What $100K really costs
| Measure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cheapest challenge | $99 |
| Median challenge | $660.45 |
| Most expensive | $5,999 |
| Challenges counted | 82 from 23 firms |
The cheapest is Goat Funded Trader's 2-Step Promo 100K at $99, a promotional price that may not last. AquaFunded's two-step Pro follows at $279.20, then The5ers' three-step Bootcamp at $300, paid as $95 upfront and $205 on funding. Breakout and Kraken Prop charge $330. Mubite's instant account with a split add-on is the top end at $5,999.
Crypto Fund Trader's Break is $199 upfront plus $328 after passing, $527 in total. Mubite's Nitro is $19.90 plus a $641 activation fee.
Fee figures cover every USD-priced challenge from active firms we track at this exact size. Pay-later plans are counted at their full cost, sold-out plans are left out, and FTMO and BrightFunded are excluded from the range because they price in euros.
Fee per $10,000 of funding
Outside the $99 promotion, the cheapest $100K challenge costs $27.92 per $10,000 and the median $66.05. That is cheaper per dollar than every smaller size. It is also the size where the cost of failure bites: one failed median attempt is $660.45, and many traders buy two or three before a pass. Before you buy, ask whether two $50K accounts at the same firm would cost about the same, since a breach on one would leave the other open. A 2% month at an 80% split pays $1,600, about two and a half times the median fee.
Drawdown room in dollars
| Limit | On $100,000 |
|---|---|
| 3% daily | $3,000 |
| 5% daily | $5,000 |
| 6% maximum | $6,000 |
| 10% maximum | $10,000 |
Treat $100K as a set of percentages, not a pile of money. Your edge is the same as it was at $10K.
Sizing tip
At 0.25% to 0.5% risk, each trade can lose $250 to $500. With a 1% stop on BTC, 0.25% risk is a $25,000 position. Lower risk per trade than you used at smaller sizes is normal here. Check every trade with the position size calculator.
How to choose
The5ers is cheap but offers only BTC and ETH CFDs. Goat Funded Trader caps crypto payouts at $3,000 per request. Breakout is crypto-first with a 3% daily limit. See fee per $10,000 on the cheapest crypto prop firms page and compare formats on the challenges page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest $100K crypto prop firm challenge?
Goat Funded Trader's 2-Step Promo 100K at $99. Without promotions, AquaFunded's two-step Pro at $279.20 and The5ers' Bootcamp at $300 are the cheapest.
What is the median price of a $100K crypto challenge?
$660.45 across 82 USD-priced challenges from 23 firms, with prices from $99 to $5,999.
How much can I lose on a $100K prop account?
Usually $3,000 to $5,000 in a day and $6,000 to $10,000 in total, for 3% to 5% daily and 6% to 10% maximum limits.