Where you trade
The experience in Crypto Fund Trader is centered on the native environment of Bybit. Traders do not use a standard broker bridge; instead, they connect a personal Bybit account via API to a subaccount. This means you operate with the same interface, order book, and depth as a retail trader on one of the world's largest crypto exchanges.
Velotrade opts for DXtrade, a multi-asset platform designed for professional environments. Unlike the exchange-centric feel of the former, DXtrade provides a more traditional trading station layout, optimized for managing diverse portfolios that include both decentralized assets and regulated markets.
Who executes your orders
In Crypto Fund Trader, execution is handled directly by Bybit. There is no intermediary broker adding markups or modifying the data feed. The speed and quality of execution depend entirely on Bybit’s infrastructure.
Velotrade manages its execution through its own integrated environment within DXtrade. While the specific liquidity provider is not named, the firm provides a direct REST and WebSocket API for traders, allowing for institutional-grade connectivity that bypasses the visual interface if needed.
Leverage and margin
The risk profile is managed very differently in both firms:
- Crypto Fund Trader: Offers high leverage up to 100:1, following Bybit's native limits. Regarding drawdown, 1-Phase and Break accounts use a trailing balance-based limit that eventually locks at the starting balance. 2-Phase and Instant accounts use a fixed maximum loss.
- Velotrade: Leverage is significantly more conservative. In evaluation, you get 10:1 for BTC and 50:1 for major Forex pairs, which drops to 5:1 and 30:1 respectively once funded. Their drawdown is static (it does not trail profit), but the Daily Drawdown is sensitive, as it is recalculated at 00:30 UTC based on the higher of balance or equity, including floating profits.
Markets available
The scope of assets is the main divider here:
- Crypto Fund Trader: Exclusively focused on the crypto universe. It offers over 715 USDT futures pairs. However, it is restricted: you cannot trade spot, options, or USDC pairs.
- Velotrade: A true multi-asset firm. Beyond Crypto, traders have access to Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, and ETFs. This allows for cross-market hedging and strategies that depend on macroeconomic correlations.
What the setup lets you do
Crypto Fund Trader is built for the crypto specialist. It allows weekend holding (since crypto never sleeps) and news trading. While EAs are allowed, they must follow "normal" trading patterns, prohibiting high-frequency or latency exploitation.
Velotrade is a paradise for algorithmic traders. The inclusion of free API access allows developers to hook up custom bots without needing bridges like those required for MT4/MT5. It allows macro news trading but imposes strict rules on stocks (closing 24h before/after earnings). It also permits holding positions over the weekend, though certain stocks may have specific restrictions.
What the setup costs
Execution costs and entry fees vary:
- Costs: Crypto Fund Trader applies native Bybit commissions (no markup). Velotrade charges percentage-based commissions (e.g., 0.03% for crypto/stocks and 0.004% for forex) and an overnight funding fee of 0.05%.
- Challenge Prices: A 100K 1-Phase challenge at Crypto Fund Trader costs $619. At Velotrade, a 100K Classic 1-Step is $1,075, while their more restrictive PRO 1-Step (3% drawdown) is $558.
- Payouts: Crypto Fund Trader pays after 15 or 30 days (7 with an addon). Velotrade requires 5 profitable days (at least 0.8% profit) and pays weekly after an initial 14-day window.
Better setup for
- Crypto Fund Trader is the better setup for pure crypto scalpers and swing traders who want the high leverage and deep liquidity of a top-tier exchange like Bybit.
- Velotrade is the better setup for quant traders and multi-asset professionals who require API connectivity and the ability to diversify across stocks and forex alongside crypto.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a 100K account, Crypto Fund Trader or Velotrade?
It depends on the specific plan. For a standard 1-step evaluation with reasonable drawdown, Crypto Fund Trader is cheaper at $619 for its 100K account compared to $1,075 for the Velotrade Classic 1-Step. However, Velotrade offers a "PRO" version for $558, though it comes with a much tighter 3% maximum drawdown limit compared to the 6% offered by Crypto Fund Trader.
Between Crypto Fund Trader and Velotrade, which offers higher leverage for Bitcoin?
Crypto Fund Trader offers significantly higher leverage, reaching up to 100:1 as it uses Bybit's native settings. In contrast, Velotrade is much more restrictive, offering only 10:1 leverage for Bitcoin during the evaluation phase and reducing it to 5:1 once the trader is funded.
Does Crypto Fund Trader or Velotrade have more restrictive payout conditions?
Velotrade has a more technical hurdle called "profitable days," requiring at least 5 days where the trader realizes a net profit of 0.8% before the first payout. Crypto Fund Trader does not have a minimum profit-per-day rule to pass or withdraw, but its standard payout frequency is every 30 days (reducible to 15 or 7 with specific phases or addons), whereas Velotrade allows weekly withdrawals after the first 14 days.
Which firm allows more diverse trading styles, Crypto Fund Trader or Velotrade?
Velotrade allows for more diverse styles because it provides REST and WebSocket API access for algorithmic trading and covers Forex, Stocks, and ETFs in addition to Crypto. Crypto Fund Trader is strictly limited to USDT Crypto Futures, making it less suitable for traders who rely on multi-asset diversification, though it is more flexible for those who want to scalp crypto with high leverage.

























