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Tradeify Crypto Review 2026: 1-Step, 12% Target & DXtrade
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Tradeify Crypto
Overview
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What I Like & What Could Be Better
My Experience
I've been trading Tradeify Futures for over 12 months. Multiple funded accounts, clean payouts, support that actually responds, and a dashboard that works. When they announced Tradeify Crypto was going live in February 2026, I didn't hesitate. Bought accounts on launch day.
The reasoning was simple: the team behind $125 million in verified futures payouts is now applying that same infrastructure to crypto. Same founders — Brett Simberkoff and Vinan Mistry. Same company — Tradeify FX LLC out of Boca Raton. Same payout processor in Rise. They're not reinventing the wheel, they're putting different tires on a proven chassis.
First Impressions with DXtrade
This is the biggest adjustment. I've been on Tradovate for years across Tradeify Futures, Top One Futures, Lucid, and TakeProfitTrader. DXtrade is a completely different animal. The interface is institutional-grade — clean, fast, 24/7 execution — but the charting tools and order entry feel foreign if you're coming from Tradovate's workflow.
The TradingView integration within DXtrade helps bridge the gap. Charts are familiar even if the execution panel isn't. After a few sessions trading BTC and ETH, the muscle memory started forming. But I'd be lying if I said it was a seamless transition from my futures setup.
One thing DXtrade does well: it's built for crypto's 24/7 schedule. No session opens and closes to worry about. No forced position closure at 4:59 PM ET. You can hold BTC through the weekend without touching anything — something impossible on my Tradeify Futures accounts. That flexibility alone changes how I think about trade management.
What I'm Trading and Early Results
BTC and ETH are my primary pairs. The liquidity from Binance, OKX, and Bybit is noticeably deep — spreads on BTC/USD stayed tight even during volatile Asian session moves at 2 AM. I'm also testing SOL and a few mid-cap altcoins, though position sizing on those needs to be more conservative given the wider spreads.
I haven't requested a payout yet — this is genuinely week one territory. So I can't speak to payout speed, processing reliability, or how their crypto withdrawal process compares to the futures side. That review will come once I've actually pulled money out. For now, execution quality and rule enforcement both match what I've come to expect from Tradeify.
The Trust Factor
Here's what separates Tradeify Crypto from every other crypto prop firm I've evaluated: I already know these people pay. I've received payouts from Tradeify Futures. I've seen their support team handle issues in real-time. I've watched them process $125 million to traders over two years without a major scandal.
That trust doesn't automatically transfer — crypto is a different market with different risks — but it means I'm not starting from zero the way I would with some random crypto prop firm that launched last month. The operational backbone exists. The payout infrastructure exists. The question is whether they execute the crypto-specific parts as well as they did futures.
Where I Am Right Now
Early. Genuinely early. I'm treating the first month as a calibration period: learning DXtrade's quirks, understanding how EOD drawdown interacts with 24/7 crypto markets, and sizing positions conservatively on a $25K 1-step account. My Tradeify Futures accounts are still running in parallel — I'm not replacing anything, I'm adding crypto exposure through a team I already trust.
Account Types & Pricing
Tradeify Crypto offers three account types: 1-Step Evaluation (single phase, one-time fee), 2-Step Evaluation (two phases, one-time fee), and Instant Funding (no evaluation, immediate trading). All fees are one-time payments — no monthly subscriptions, which is a massive departure from how Tradeify Futures structures its evaluation pricing.
1-Step Pricing with the LAUNCH Discount
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At launch, Tradeify Crypto is running 40% off all accounts with code LAUNCH (valid through February 28, 2026). For the 1-step evaluation, that puts the $5K account at just $42 (regularly $70) and the $25K at $251 (regularly $359). Every account is a one-time payment with zero activation fees.
For context: Tradeify Futures charges $159/month for a Select 50K evaluation — a recurring fee that keeps billing until you pass or cancel. The crypto side being one-time changes the economics completely. Fail and you buy another shot, but you're not bleeding monthly while you figure out the strategy.
Account Sizes and Scaling Potential
Five sizes are available: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, and $100K. The max aggregate funding across all accounts is $600K, which is massive for a crypto prop firm. Most competitors cap at $200K total (Breakout, HyroTrader, Crypto Fund Trader).
All rules are percentage-based, so the risk profile scales linearly. A $50K 1-step has a $1,500 daily DD, $3,000 max loss, and $6,000 profit target — the same 3%/6%/12% ratios as the $5K.
Which Account I'd Recommend
The 1-step evaluation at $25K or $50K is the sweet spot. The one-time fee keeps your cost of entry low, the 12% profit target is achievable with disciplined BTC trading, and the EOD trailing drawdown gives you room to work through crypto's inherent volatility. Instant Funding makes sense if you're already profitable in crypto and don't want to prove anything — but expect to pay significantly more upfront for that convenience.
Trading Rules You Need To Know
Tradeify Crypto keeps its rules clean and percentage-based across all account types. Every rule scales with account size, so you only need to memorize one set of percentages.
How EOD Trailing Drawdown Works in a 24/7 Market
This is where things get interesting. On Tradeify Futures, EOD drawdown updates at the 5:00 PM ET session close. Crypto doesn't have a session close — it trades continuously. Tradeify Crypto still uses an end-of-day calculation, which means the trailing max loss level adjusts at a fixed daily reset time rather than tracking your intraday equity peak.
That's a massive advantage. BTC can spike $2,000 during a volatile session and pull back $1,500 — on an intraday trailing system, you'd lose a huge chunk of drawdown room. With EOD, only your balance at the daily reset matters. This lets you hold through crypto's natural volatility without getting punished for temporary pullbacks.
The daily drawdown is a separate 3% hard breach that applies in real time. Unlike the trailing max loss (which updates EOD), the daily DD triggers immediately if you lose 3% in a single session. On a $25K account, that's $750 — tight enough that one bad BTC trade at full leverage could trigger it. Size accordingly.
The 12% Profit Target Reality
Let's be direct: 12% is steep for a 1-step evaluation. Breakout asks for 10%. Crypto Fund Trader asks for 10% on their 1-phase. FTMO asks for 10% standard. At 5:1 leverage on a $25K account, 12% means generating $3,000 in net profit before accounting for the 6% trailing drawdown breathing room.
The math isn't impossible — BTC regularly moves 3-5% in a single day — but it requires patience and discipline. With a 3% daily DD, you can't just YOLO into a leveraged BTC position and hope for the best. You need a systematic approach that compounds small gains across multiple sessions.
Key Differences from Tradeify Futures
Overnight holds are allowed. Weekend holds are allowed. There's no forced position closure at any time. No news trading restrictions. 24/7 market access. These are fundamental differences that change how you approach risk management. On futures, I close everything before 4:59 PM ET. On crypto, I might hold a BTC position for three days through a weekend rally. Different mindset entirely.
The profit split is also notably lower: 80% on crypto versus 90/10 on futures (with 100% on the first $15K on some Tradeify Futures plans). That 10% difference adds up fast. On a $5,000 payout, you're keeping $4,000 instead of $4,500. Not a dealbreaker, but it's real money.
Platforms You Can Trade With
Coming from Tradovate: The Adjustment Period
If you're a Tradeify Futures trader, you're used to Tradovate — arguably the cleanest futures execution platform available. DXtrade is a different experience. It's web-based, so you'll be running it in a browser tab rather than a standalone application. The TradingView charting integration is familiar territory, but the order entry panel, position management, and account monitoring all work differently.
The learning curve isn't steep, but it exists. Give yourself 2-3 sessions of small trades to learn where everything lives before sizing up. I spent my first full day just placing and closing micro positions on BTC to learn the order flow without risking meaningful capital.
Execution Quality on Crypto
DXtrade's institutional liquidity from Binance, OKX, and Bybit means you're getting real market depth. Spreads on BTC/USD have been consistently tight in my early trading — typically under $1 during high-volume hours. ETH spreads are similarly competitive. On smaller altcoins, spreads widen noticeably, especially during low-liquidity windows.
Fills have been clean on market orders. No abnormal slippage beyond what you'd expect during fast crypto moves. Limit orders execute at the specified price. The 24/7 execution means there are no gap risks from session opens — you can enter and exit whenever the setup materializes.
What's Missing
No NinjaTrader. No Tradovate. No QuantTower. No native TradingView execution (though charts are integrated within DXtrade). For traders who have built workflows around specific platforms, this is a real limitation. If your edge depends on NinjaTrader indicators or Tradovate's specific order types, you'll need to rebuild parts of your process for DXtrade.
Breakout also uses DXtrade alongside their proprietary Breakout Terminal. HyroTrader uses cTrader. FTMO supports cTrader and their proprietary platform. Nobody in the crypto prop space is offering Tradovate — it's a futures-specific platform — so this limitation is industry-wide, not Tradeify-specific.
My Strategy To Regular Payouts
My futures trading is built around the NQ 9:30 AM open — a specific window with predictable volume and volatility. Crypto doesn't have that. It trades 24/7 with volume spikes distributed across Asian, European, and US sessions. The strategy adaptation isn't about changing what I trade, it's about changing when I trade it.
I'm focusing on BTC and ETH during high-volume windows: the Asian session open (around 8 PM ET), London open (3 AM ET), and the US equity market open overlap (9:30 AM ET). These windows provide the liquidity and directional moves I need for clean entries and exits.
Position Sizing for 3% Daily DD
The 3% daily drawdown is the tightest constraint. On a $25K account, that's $750 max loss per day. At 5:1 leverage, a full-size BTC position would be $125K notional. A 0.6% adverse BTC move at full size would hit the daily DD. That's nothing — BTC moves 0.6% in minutes.
My approach: use 2-3x effective leverage maximum, not the full 5:1. On a $25K account, that means $50K-$75K notional exposure. A 1% adverse BTC move at $50K notional costs $500 — within the $750 daily DD but close enough to demand a tight stop. This conservative sizing lets me survive the normal noise while still capturing meaningful moves.
Working Toward the 12% Profit Target
At 3x leverage on BTC, a 1% favorable move nets $750 on a $25K account — that's 3% of the account. Hit four of those across multiple sessions with good risk management, and you're at 12%. The math works, but only if losses stay small.
My target: 1-2% account growth per session, 3-4 sessions per week. At that pace, the 12% profit target is achievable in 3-4 weeks. There's no time limit on Tradeify Crypto evaluations, so rushing is the fastest way to breach. The EOD trailing drawdown gives room for bad days as long as you're net positive by the daily reset.
Weekend and Overnight Swing Trades
This is where Tradeify Crypto opens a door that futures can't. If BTC breaks a major resistance level on a Friday night, I can hold through the weekend for a potential continuation move. No forced closure. No gap risk from a Monday open. The position just runs until I decide to exit.
The risk: weekend liquidity is thinner, and a sharp reversal during low-volume hours could push you toward the daily DD before you wake up. My rule: never hold a weekend position larger than 2x leverage, and always have a stop-loss set that respects the 3% daily DD even if I'm asleep. The EOD trailing drawdown protects against gradual erosion — the daily DD is the real risk during overnight holds.
Common Mistakes I Expect Crypto Prop Traders to Make
Treating 5:1 leverage as a suggestion rather than a ceiling. Using full leverage on altcoins with 5-10% daily swings. Ignoring the 3% daily DD because they're used to exchanges with no risk limits. Holding massive positions through weekends without stops. And the classic: trying to hit the 12% target in a single session by loading up on a leveraged BTC position.
The traders who will succeed here are the same ones who succeed in futures prop trading — the ones who treat the drawdown as the most important number on the account and work backward from there.
Trust & Legitimacy: What You Need To Know
Tradeify Crypto doesn't exist in a vacuum. It's an extension of Tradeify Futures — a firm with over $125 million in verified payouts across 50,000+ traders. The futures side maintains a 4.7/5 Trustpilot rating across 1,900+ reviews with consistently positive feedback on payout speed, support responsiveness, and rule clarity.
That operational track record is the single strongest argument for trusting Tradeify Crypto. The same founders, same entity (Tradeify FX LLC), same Boca Raton headquarters, same 100+ person team. They've already built the infrastructure for processing payouts at scale — the crypto side just plugs into that existing system.
What We Don't Know Yet
Zero crypto-specific payout data exists. The firm launched in February 2026. No one has completed a full payout cycle on the crypto side yet. No independent verification of crypto-specific payouts. No Trustpilot reviews specifically about Tradeify Crypto experiences (the current reviews are all futures-related).
This matters. Crypto markets present different operational challenges than futures: 24/7 settlement, cryptocurrency payout processing, exchange liquidity risk, and regulatory uncertainty that doesn't exist in CME-regulated futures. Even with a proven team, execution on these crypto-specific challenges remains unproven.
Company Structure and Transparency
Entity: Tradeify FX LLC, registered in the United States. Address: 1700 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 305, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Leadership: Brett Simberkoff (Co-Founder & CEO), Vinan Mistry (Co-Founder & COO). The leadership team is public-facing — they appear in marketing videos, respond in community channels, and put their names on the product.
The website and help center launched with proper documentation, a Discord community, and 24/7 support channels. The operational maturity is visible — this isn't a rushed MVP. They clearly planned the launch infrastructure in advance, which aligns with how they've operated the futures side.
My Assessment
Trust level: high, but conditional. I trust the team and infrastructure based on extensive personal experience with Tradeify Futures. I do not yet trust the crypto-specific execution because it hasn't been tested by time. I'm trading here because the upside potential is significant and the downside risk (losing a one-time evaluation fee) is manageable. I would not recommend going all-in on Tradeify Crypto until the first wave of independent payout confirmations comes through — probably 4-8 weeks from launch.
How This Firm Compares To Other Ones
Tradeify Crypto enters a crypto prop space that already has established players. Breakout (now owned by Kraken) launched in 2023 and has 20,000+ funded accounts. HyroTrader offers real Bybit exchange execution with up to $200K in funding. Crypto Fund Trader has a Bybit partnership and 715+ pairs. FTMO, the industry's most established name, added crypto pairs to its existing multi-asset platform. Tradeify Crypto is the new entrant — but it's backed by a team with more payout history than most crypto-native firms combined.
The Full Comparison
Where Tradeify Crypto Wins
Maximum funding ceiling is highest in the market. $600K aggregate across multiple accounts dwarfs the $200K caps at Breakout, HyroTrader, Crypto Fund Trader, and FTMO. For traders running multiple funded accounts, the scaling potential is unmatched.
Operational trust from an established parent. No other new crypto prop firm launches with $125M+ in verified payouts behind them. Breakout has Kraken's acquisition backing, which is significant — but Tradeify's payout history is specific to the prop trading model, not inherited from an exchange.
EOD trailing drawdown. Most crypto prop firms use equity-based or intraday trailing drawdowns. Tradeify's EOD calculation provides genuine protection during crypto's inherent volatility. You can hold through a 5% intraday BTC swing and only have your drawdown assessed at the daily reset — a major practical advantage.
One-time fees with no subscription model. Clean. Pay once, trade until you pass or fail. No monthly drain.
Where Tradeify Crypto Loses
Profit target is the highest in the comparison. 12% versus 10% at every competitor. That's 20% more profit required to pass, which directly translates to more time and more exposure to drawdown risk during the evaluation.
Profit split is the lowest at launch. 80% flat versus up to 90% at Breakout, up to 90% scaling at HyroTrader and Crypto Fund Trader, and up to 90% at FTMO. Over a $10,000 payout, that's $1,000 less in your pocket compared to a 90% split firm.
Leverage is conservative. 5:1 versus up to 100:1 at HyroTrader and Crypto Fund Trader. For experienced crypto traders accustomed to higher leverage on Bybit or Binance, 5:1 feels restrictive. It's safer, but it limits how quickly you can compound.
Fewer crypto pairs. 100+ is solid for major and mid-cap coverage, but HyroTrader offers 500+ and Crypto Fund Trader has 715+. If your edge is in small-cap altcoins, those competitors offer more opportunities.
My Recommendation by Trader Type
Already trading Tradeify Futures? Tradeify Crypto is the natural expansion — familiar team, proven payout infrastructure, and the EOD drawdown you're used to. The platform switch to DXtrade is manageable.
Want maximum trust and exchange-backed security? Breakout with Kraken's backing is the safest bet in crypto prop. Real exchange infrastructure, 20,000+ funded accounts, and a 4.9 Trustpilot.
Want the most pair diversity and real exchange execution? HyroTrader's Bybit API integration with 500+ pairs is unmatched for crypto-native traders.
Want the established gold standard? FTMO's 10+ year track record, $1M scaling potential, and weekend holds on Swing accounts make it the most proven option — though with fewer crypto-specific features.
I'm trading Tradeify Crypto because I trust the team and want crypto exposure through a system I understand. But I wouldn't fault anyone for choosing Breakout or HyroTrader instead — both have crypto-specific advantages that Tradeify hasn't proven yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tradeify Crypto and how does it work?
Tradeify Crypto is a crypto prop firm launched in February 2026 by the team behind Tradeify Futures ($125M+ in verified payouts). You choose a 1-Step, 2-Step, or Instant Funding account, trade 100+ crypto pairs on DXtrade with institutional liquidity from Binance, OKX, and Bybit, and keep up to 80% of your profits.
How much does Tradeify Crypto cost?
All accounts are one-time fees — no monthly subscriptions. The 1-step $5K account is $42 with launch code LAUNCH (40% off regular $70). The $25K is $251 with the same code. Instant Funding accounts cost more but require no evaluation. No activation fees on any account type.
What crypto pairs can I trade?
Over 100 crypto pairs including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Polygon (MATIC), and a wide range of altcoins. Liquidity is sourced from Binance, OKX, and Bybit, so major pairs like BTC/USD and ETH/USD have tight spreads and deep order books.
What platform does Tradeify Crypto use?
DXtrade is the only platform available. It's an institutional-grade web-based platform with built-in TradingView charts, 24/7 execution, and responsive design for mobile browsers. There's no Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or standalone desktop application.
What's the drawdown rule?
EOD trailing drawdown at 6% max loss. The trailing level updates once daily based on your account balance at the daily reset — not during intraday trading. There's also a 3% daily drawdown (hard breach) that triggers in real time if you lose 3% of your account in a single session.
Can I hold positions overnight and through weekends?
Yes — no restrictions. This is a major difference from Tradeify Futures, which requires all positions closed by session end. Crypto markets trade 24/7, and Tradeify Crypto allows you to hold as long as your strategy requires with no time-based restrictions.
What's the profit split?
80% to you, 20% to Tradeify. This applies to all account types at launch. The split is lower than Tradeify Futures (90/10) and lower than competitors like Breakout (up to 90%), FTMO (up to 90%), and HyroTrader (up to 90% with scaling).
What leverage is available?
5:1 across all account types and crypto pairs. This is conservative compared to exchanges like Bybit (up to 100x) and crypto prop firms like HyroTrader (up to 100:1), but it enforces professional-level risk management and is consistent with how Breakout structures their accounts.
How do payouts work?
On-demand payouts through Rise (same processor used by Tradeify Futures). You need a minimum of 3 profitable days (each with at least 0.5% gain) before requesting your first payout. Processing is claimed at 24 hours. Payment methods include bank transfer and cryptocurrency through Rise.
Is there a time limit on evaluations?
No time limit is indicated on any account type. You can take as long as needed to hit the profit target while staying within drawdown rules. This matches the approach taken by most crypto prop firms in 2026, removing deadline pressure from the evaluation.
How does Tradeify Crypto compare to Breakout?
Breakout offers a lower profit target (10% vs 12%), higher potential profit split (up to 90%), and is backed by Kraken — one of the world's largest crypto exchanges. Tradeify Crypto offers higher max funding ($600K vs $200K), EOD trailing drawdown instead of equity-based, and the institutional backing of a $125M+ payout history. Both use DXtrade.
Is Tradeify Crypto legit or a scam?
The firm is operated by Tradeify FX LLC, the same US-based company behind Tradeify Futures with $125M+ in verified payouts and 50,000+ traders. Leadership is public-facing, the entity is registered, and the operational infrastructure is established. However, Tradeify Crypto itself launched in February 2026 and has zero crypto-specific payout history. Trust the team, verify the execution.
Can I trade Tradeify Crypto and Tradeify Futures simultaneously?
Yes. They're separate products under the same company. Your futures accounts (Select, Growth, Lightning) continue independently from your crypto accounts. Different platforms (Tradovate vs DXtrade), different markets, different rules — but the same dashboard login and payout infrastructure through Rise.
What's the minimum profitable day threshold?
Each profitable day must generate at least 0.5% of your account size in net profit to count toward the minimum 3 profitable days required for payout eligibility. On a $25K account, that's $125 minimum per qualifying day. Days with less than 0.5% profit don't count.
Should I start with the 1-step or 2-step evaluation?
The 1-step is more straightforward — one phase, 12% target, simpler path to funded. The 2-step has lower profit targets per phase but requires passing both. For experienced crypto traders confident in their strategy, the 1-step gets you funded faster. For those who prefer a gentler evaluation curve with smaller milestones, the 2-step may reduce the psychological pressure of hitting 12% in a single phase.