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Platforms and execution: Leveraged Crypto and Propr

Where you trade

The trading experience is fundamentally different between these two firms. Leveraged Crypto relies on industry standards, offering MetaTrader 5 and cTrader. These platforms are ideal for traders who already have a library of indicators or risk management tools built for the MT5 ecosystem or prefer the depth of market and modern interface of cTrader.

Propr, conversely, utilizes a Proprietary Platform specifically designed for Hyperliquid perpetuals and HIP-3 markets. All accounts are denominated in USDC. While it lacks the external plugin support of MT5, it provides a specialized environment for crypto-native traders who prefer a web-based terminal integrated with decentralized finance (DeFi) logic.

Who executes your orders

Both firms operate in a simulated environment. Leveraged Crypto executes trades through unnamed brokers within its MT5/cTrader setup, focusing on a traditional retail broker feel.

Propr offers a more transparent execution model where fees depend on maker/taker execution, mirroring the costs of a real crypto exchange. Interestingly, Propr notes they may copy trader signals using their own capital, although the trader does not own those positions. This creates a "prop" environment that feels closer to institutional signal-copying than traditional retail funding.

Leverage and margin

The risk parameters and purchasing power vary by asset:

  • Leveraged Crypto: Offers up to 1:15 leverage specifically for cryptocurrencies.
  • Propr: Provides 10:1 for major assets (BTC, ETH, SOL) and 2:1 for other altcoins. For non-crypto assets, they offer 1:25 on Forex and up to 1:10 on Indices.

Regarding the "margin call" or account closure point, Leveraged Crypto uses a Trailing Drawdown that follows the closed-balance highs and locks at the starting balance once a 6% gain is reached. Propr offers two paths: a Fixed Floor (the drawdown limit never moves from the initial reference) in their 1-Step plans, and a Trailing Equity Drawdown in their 2-Step plans. Propr is stricter on its daily limit, which is enforced on equity (including floating profit/loss) at 00:00 UTC.

Markets available

  • Leveraged Crypto: Exclusively focused on digital assets with over 100 cryptocurrency assets. It is the go-to for crypto purists.
  • Propr: A multi-asset firm. While crypto-centric, they offer Forex, Stocks, Indices, and Commodities (Gold/Silver/Energies). This allows for a more diversified strategy beyond the crypto market.

What the setup lets you do

The rules regarding trading style significantly impact the day-to-day operation:

  • News Trading: Propr allows it without restrictions. Leveraged Crypto prohibits opening or closing positions 5 minutes before and after high-impact news.
  • Scalping: Propr allows genuine scalping. Leveraged Crypto expects positions to last at least two minutes and prohibits high-frequency or tick scalping.
  • Automated Trading (EAs): Leveraged Crypto only allows EAs you built yourself; commercial or rented bots are banned. Propr allows bots and agents as long as they don't impair platform stability, though identical bots across multiple users may be flagged as coordination.
  • Holding: Both allow weekend trading for crypto. However, Leveraged Crypto prohibits holding hedged positions overnight or over the weekend.

What the setup costs

Leveraged Crypto uses a unique "Pay after you pass" model. You pay only $8.88 up front for the evaluation. Once you pass, you pay an activation fee (e.g., $640.12 for a $100,000 account). Their commission on crypto is $0.

Propr uses a traditional upfront pricing model. A $100,000 "Classic 1-Step" account costs $999. Execution costs are variable based on maker/taker fees (ranging from 0.015% to 0.045% for crypto).

Payouts also differ: Propr offers on-demand withdrawals with no minimum wait time and no withdrawal fees. Leveraged Crypto requires a 14-day wait for the first payout and charges $25 for wire transfers or Revolut.

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Better setup for

  • Leveraged Crypto is the better setup for Swing Traders and Crypto Purists who prefer standard platforms like MT5 and want the lowest possible entry cost ($8.88) to prove their skills before committing to a full fee.
  • Propr is the better setup for Active Scalpers and News Traders who need a multi-asset environment, crypto-native USDC accounting, and the freedom to withdraw profits instantly without waiting periods.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper to start an evaluation, Leveraged Crypto or Propr?

Leveraged Crypto is significantly cheaper to start, as they offer an entry price of just $8.88 for any account size (from $10,000 to $150,000). However, this is a "pay after you pass" model, meaning you must pay a larger activation fee (up to $980.12) once you pass. Propr follows a traditional model where you pay the full price upfront, such as $60 for a $5,000 account or $999 for a $100,000 account.

Can I trade the news without restrictions on Leveraged Crypto or Propr?

You can only trade the news without restrictions on Propr, which allows news trading across all its plans. Leveraged Crypto has a strict "no-trade zone" for news, prohibiting the opening, increasing, or closing of positions within the 5 minutes before and after a high-impact release, including pending orders.

Which firm offers faster payouts, Leveraged Crypto or Propr?

Propr offers a much faster payout system, allowing for on-demand withdrawals with no minimum waiting period and processing within 24 hours. In contrast, Leveraged Crypto requires you to trade on the funded account for 14 calendar days before the first payout, with subsequent payouts also every 14 days.

Who provides higher leverage for Bitcoin trading, Leveraged Crypto or Propr?

Leveraged Crypto provides higher leverage for Bitcoin at 1:15. Propr offers a lower leverage of 10:1 for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum, and Solana, and only 2:1 for all other cryptocurrency assets. If you require higher purchasing power specifically for crypto, Leveraged Crypto is the superior technical choice.

Field by field

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Headquarters

13 Omonoias Avenue, Limassol 3052, Cyprus (head office); Robin Kelton Building, Choc Bay, Castries, Saint Lucia (registered company).

Registered address: Trinity Chambers, PO Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

CEO

Tal Fromchenko

Louis Regis

Country

Cyprus / Saint Lucia

British Virgin Islands

Foundation

2025

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Banned Countries
Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Crimea, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, United States, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen
Bangladesh, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Congo, Cuba, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk
Assets
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Forex
Refund
Yes

The simulation fee is refunded on your third successful payout, not at purchase.

No
Payout Fee

$25 on wire transfer and Revolut. Crypto and debit card vary by provider.

No withdrawal fee

Platforms
MetaTrader 5, cTrader
Propietary Platform
Demo Account
Unknown
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Payout Methods
Transfer, Revolut, Crypto
Crypto
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto
Card, Crypto
Payout Frequency

First payout after 14 calendar days of funded trading; then every 14 days, subject to the program payout requirements.

On demand, with no minimum waiting period. Close all positions and withdraw all profit; balance returns to its initial amount.

Crypto Weekend Trading
Yes

The dedicated Crypto program offers weekend trading.

Yes
Payout Guarantee
No data

Within 24 hours

Maximum Withdrawal
No data

No limit

Minimum Withdrawal
No data

20 USDC

Crypto

Up to 1:15.

BTC, ETH and SOL: 10:1. Others: 2:1.

Forex
No data
25:1
Metals
No data

Gold and silver: 8:1. Other commodities: 5:1.

Energies
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CL and Brent: 8:1. Other commodities: 5:1.

Indices
No data

SP500 and XYZ100: 10:1. Other indices: 5:1.

Stocks
No data
4:1
Commission

No commission on cryptocurrencies.

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Forex
No data
0.003% - 0.009%
Metals
No data
0.003% - 0.009%
Energies
No data
0.003% - 0.009%
Indices
No data
0.003% - 0.009%
Stocks
No data
0.003% - 0.009% - 0.03% - 0.09%
Crypto
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0.015% - 0.045%
Commission-Free Option
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No
Swap Free
No data
No
Account Reset
Yes

Not available

Add-ons
No
No data
Instant
No
No
One Step
Yes
Yes

Target checked on equity, including floating profit.

Account scaling
No
No data
Two Steps
No
Yes

Targets checked on equity. Balance carries over to the second step.

Max Drawdown

Trailing: follows new closed-balance highs and locks at the starting balance after a 6% gain. The percentage is shown in each challenge.

One step: fixed floor from the starting balance. Two steps: trails the highest equity, including floating profit, and stops at the starting balance. After a payout, balance and limits return to their initial reference.

Profit Split

80%

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Free Trial
No
Yes

Free terminal demo; passing it does not grant funding.

Profit After Breach
No data

No payouts from accounts that have breached a limit.

Daily Drawdown

Calculated from the higher of balance or equity at 23:00 GMT+3. The percentage is shown in each challenge.

Each plan's percentage of balance at 00:00 UTC. Enforced on equity, including floating P&L; touching either limit permanently closes the account.

Max Allocation
150,000
300,000
Maximum Trading Days

No evaluation time limit.

No time limit

Points Reward Program

Loyalty credits can be exchanged for checkout coupons. Credits and coupons expire at the end of the following month.

Points earned on purchases, distributed on Fridays at 18:00 UTC. They are retained even if the evaluation breaches a limit.

Minimum Profitable Days

Three non-consecutive funded trading days with at least 0.5% net profit each before a payout. Not required during evaluation.

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Three Steps
No data
No
Maximum Accounts
No data

Multiple evaluations and funded accounts under one profile. The aggregate limit applies to initially allocated capital.

Minimum Trading Days
No data

No minimum

Expert Advisor (EA)
Limited

Only EAs you built and control yourself, plus risk and trade-management tools. Commercial EAs are banned, including bought, rented, licensed or publicly distributed ones, however much they have been modified.

Limited

Bots and agents allowed. They must not impair platform stability. On funded accounts, bots identical to other users' bots or without customization may be considered coordinated trading.

VPN
Yes

Allowed while you remain the verified holder and sole operator. It cannot be used to share access, hide your identity or location, or get around geographic restrictions.

Limited

Allowed without bypassing geographic restrictions; actual identity and residence must match KYC.

Hedging
No data
Limited

Allowed within one account. Prohibited across Propr accounts or with external CEX/DEX accounts to eliminate risk.

Requires Stop Loss
No
No
Scalping
Limited

Genuine scalping is allowed. High-frequency, tick and repetitive micro-duration trading are prohibited; positions are expected to stay open for at least two minutes as a benchmark.

Yes
Stacking / Layering (DCA)
Limited

Scaling in or out and multiple entries are allowed for a genuine trade thesis. Layering or re-entry to hide concentrated risk or manipulate payout eligibility is prohibited.

No data
Martingale
No

Grid, martingale and anti-martingale escalation are prohibited.

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Maximum Risk Limit
No data
Limited

No fixed risk percentage per trade. Notional limits per asset and order appear in Asset Universe. Limits tied to open interest may change and Propr may require position reductions.

Copy Trading
Limited

Only between accounts registered in your own name, whether at Leveraged, another prop firm or a retail broker. Copying between different people, family included, is prohibited.

Limited

Copying from an external account into one Propr account is allowed. Evaluation terms prohibit copying between your own accounts, although the website and rulebook allow it. Coordination to exploit limits is prohibited.

News Trading
Limited

You cannot open, increase, or fully or partially close a position in the five minutes before or after a high-impact release, pending orders included. A position opened earlier may stay open through it.

Yes
Inactivity Rule
Yes

30 days without opening and closing a trade and the account is closed.

No data
Consistency Rule
Limited

20% on the funded account: at the time of a payout request your best single day cannot exceed 20% of total profit. It does not apply during evaluation.

No
Hold Weekend
Limited

Crypto trading and genuine swing or weekend holding are allowed. Strategies built to exploit expected gaps are prohibited. Hedged or offsetting positions within one account may not be held overnight or over the weekend.

Yes
Prohibited Strategies

High-frequency and tick scalping; latency or price-feed arbitrage; market-gap and restricted-news exploitation; cross-account hedging or coordination; third-party signals or account management; grid and martingale; payout manipulation and platform abuse.

Bug or latency exploitation, wash trading, collusion, account sharing, identity fraud, repeated evaluation purchases as bets, and manipulation of payout/drawdown interactions.

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