Crypto prop firms with no activation fee
33 crypto firms, compared on price, rules and payouts. Firms that do not charge a separate activation or performance-account fee after you pass.
Reviewed by the PropFirmVS team (IT infrastructure & prop-firm trading experience)Rules auto-checked
Quick take: At 100K, Funded Trader Markets is the cheapest to get funded: $249 ($249 evaluation, no activation fee, list prices). At 100K, Equity Edge · Swift 1-Step has the lowest total profit target across all phases ($8,000).
How to read this table: rows are sorted by the cost to get funded at the selected size, i.e. the evaluation fee (2 months for monthly subscriptions) plus any activation fee, at list prices; promo codes never change the order. “/mo” marks a monthly subscription. Tap “Details & all sizes” on a row to see every size and the rules. Badges only appear when the underlying figure is verified.
Rules auto-checked 2026-11-06 · every value comes from the firm’s own pages · how we verify and get paid
| Firm | Price (100K) | Activation fee | Total target | Max DD | Drawdown | Consistency | Daily loss | Contracts | Target : DD | Price / $1k DD | Profit split | Payouts | HQ · founded | Steps | Time limit | Deal | Compare |
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Funded Trader Markets forex · cfd · crypto Cheapest 100K #1 Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $10,000 · Max DD $6,000 | $249 To get funded: $249 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $10,000 | $6,000 | Trailing intraday | 50% rule | $4,000 | Unverified | 1.7 : 1 | $41.5 / $1k drawdown | 90% on the first $10,000, then 80% | On demand once eligible | United Arab Emirates | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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 Lux Trading Firm · 1-Step Evaluation forex · cfd · crypto Cheapest 100K #2 No activation fee Target $10,000 · Max DD $6,000 | ≈$265.37 £199 at the firm To get funded: ≈$265.37 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $10,000 | $6,000 | Static balance | None | Unverified | Unverified | 1.7 : 1 | $44.2 / $1k drawdown | 80% on funded stages | Not confirmed on current pages | United Kingdom · 2020 | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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 AquaFunded · 2-Step Pro forex · cfd · crypto Cheapest 100K #3 Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $15,000 · Max DD $10,000 | $279 To get funded: $279 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $15,000 $10,000 + $5,000 | $10,000 | Trailing intraday | None | $5,000 | Unverified | 1.5 : 1 | $27.9 / $1k drawdown | 90% default on all programs | Bi-weekly | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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Forexive · 2-Step forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $12,000 · Max DD $12,000 | $299 To get funded: $299 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $12,000 $8,000 + $4,000 | $12,000 | Static balance | Unverified | $5,000 | Unverified | 1.0 : 1 | $24.9 / $1k drawdown | Reward split shown as 100% | First reward within 30 days, then every 14 days | United Kingdom | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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Equity Edge · Instant forex · cfd · crypto No activation fee Target No target · Max DD $5,000 | $305 To get funded: $305 (eval + activation, list price) | None | No target | $5,000 | Trailing intraday | 15% rule | $3,000 | Unverified | No target | $61.0 / $1k drawdown | 90% | Every 14 days after the first trade | Saint Lucia | Instant funding (no evaluation) | No time limit | ||
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Forexive · 1-Step forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $10,000 · Max DD $6,000 | $319 To get funded: $319 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $10,000 | $6,000 | Static balance | Unverified | $3,000 | Unverified | 1.7 : 1 | $53.2 / $1k drawdown | Reward split shown as 100% | First reward within 30 days, then every 14 days | United Kingdom | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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 Breakout · 1-Step Turbo crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $9,000 · Max DD $3,000 | $330 To get funded: $330 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $9,000 | $3,000 | Static balance | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 3.0 : 1 | $110 / $1k drawdown | Default 80% | On demand, any day, in USDC | Since 2023 | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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 OneFunded · Value forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $8,000 (phase 1) · Max DD $8,000 | $349 To get funded: $349 (eval + activation, list price) | None | Total unverified Phase 1: $8,000 | $8,000 | Static balance | 40% rule | $4,000 | Unverified | Unverified | $43.6 / $1k drawdown | 80/20 -> 90/10 with the 90/10 add-on | Every 14 days | United Kingdom · 2024 | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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AquaFunded · 2-Step Elite forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $13,000 · Max DD $10,000 | $365 To get funded: $365 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $13,000 $8,000 + $5,000 | $10,000 | Static balance | None | $4,000 | Unverified | 1.3 : 1 | $36.5 / $1k drawdown | 90% default on all programs | Bi-weekly | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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 Lark Funding · 3-Step forex · cfd · crypto News trading OKNo daily loss limitNo activation fee Target $5,000 (phase 1) · Max DD $5,000 | $370 To get funded: $370 (eval + activation, list price) | None | Total unverified Phase 1: $5,000 | $5,000 | Static balance | None | None | Unverified | Unverified | $74.0 / $1k drawdown | 80/20 performance split on gains above the monthly base | Bi-weekly | Canada · 2022 | 3-step | Unverified | ||
AquaFunded · 2-Step Standard forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $13,000 · Max DD $8,000 | $375 To get funded: $375 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $13,000 $8,000 + $5,000 | $8,000 | Static balance | None | $5,000 | Unverified | 1.6 : 1 | $46.9 / $1k drawdown | 90% default on all programs | Bi-weekly | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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Lux Trading Firm · Insta forex · cfd · crypto No activation fee Target $12,000 · Max DD $6,000 | ≈$398.72 £299 at the firm To get funded: ≈$398.72 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $12,000 | $6,000 | Static balance | None | Unverified | Unverified | 2.0 : 1 | $66.5 / $1k drawdown | 80% on funded stages | Not confirmed on current pages | United Kingdom · 2020 | Instant funding (no evaluation) | No time limit | ||
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Swing-friendlyNo activation fee Target $9,000 · Max DD $3,000 | $399 To get funded: $399 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $9,000 | $3,000 | Static balance | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 3.0 : 1 | $133 / $1k drawdown | 80/20 | Up to 2 payouts per 30 days on same challenge | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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 FundedNext · Stellar Lite forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $12,000 · Max DD $8,000 | $399.99 with code PROPFIRMVS: $319.99 To get funded: $399.99 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $12,000 $8,000 + $4,000 | $8,000 | Static balance | None | $4,000 | Unverified | 1.5 : 1 | $50.0 / $1k drawdown | 80% | First after 21 days, then every 14 days | United Arab Emirates · 2022 | 2-step | No time limit | PropFirmVS code from the firm · No end date publishedGet deal | |
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 The5ers · High Stakes forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $15,000 · Max DD $8,000 | $405 To get funded: $405 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $15,000 $10,000 + $5,000 | $8,000 | Static balance | None | $4,000 | Unverified | 1.9 : 1 | $50.6 / $1k drawdown | High Stakes starting 80% | Bi-weekly | Israel · 2016 | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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Equity Edge · Swift 1-Step forex · cfd · crypto Lowest target 100K No activation fee Target $8,000 · Max DD $5,000 | $407 To get funded: $407 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $8,000 | $5,000 | Trailing intraday | Unverified | $3,000 | Unverified | 1.6 : 1 | $81.4 / $1k drawdown | 80%, up to 90% via the scaling plan | Every 14 days after the first trade | Saint Lucia | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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AquaFunded · 1-Step Standard forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $9,000 · Max DD $6,000 | $421 To get funded: $421 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $9,000 | $6,000 | Trailing intraday | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 1.5 : 1 | $70.2 / $1k drawdown | 90% default on all programs | Bi-weekly | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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WeMasterTrade · Challenge Package forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $14,000 · Max DD $10,000 | $445 with code PROPFIRMVS25: $333.75 To get funded: $445 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $14,000 $8,000 + $6,000 | $10,000 | Static balance | 20% rule | $5,000 | Unverified | 1.4 : 1 | $44.5 / $1k drawdown | Phase 2: 30% | Every 7 days per the FAQ | Saint Lucia | 2-step | No time limit | PropFirmVS code from the firm · Ends Nov 1, 2027Get deal | |
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AquaFunded · 1-Step Flex forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $10,000 · Max DD $12,000 | $447 To get funded: $447 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $10,000 | $12,000 | Static balance | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 0.8 : 1 | $37.3 / $1k drawdown | 90% default on all programs | Bi-weekly | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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 Propr · Turbo 1-Step crypto Swing-friendlyEA-friendlyNews trading OK Target $9,000 · Max DD $3,000 | $450 To get funded: $450 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $9,000 | $3,000 | Static balance | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 3.0 : 1 | $150 / $1k drawdown | 80% flat | On demand, onchain USDC | British Virgin Islands | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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 Funding Traders · 2-Step PRO6 forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $12,000 · Max DD $6,000 | $459 To get funded: $459 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $12,000 $6,000 + $6,000 | $6,000 | Static balance | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 2.0 : 1 | $76.5 / $1k drawdown | 80% default on 2-Step PRO | Default: first payout 21 days after the first funded… | United States | 2-step | Unverified | ||
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 FundingPips · 2 Step Pro forex · cfd · crypto News trading OKNo activation fee Target $12,000 · Max DD $6,000 | $466 with code P0D5BEP3: $372.80 To get funded: $466 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $12,000 $6,000 + $6,000 | $6,000 | Static balance | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 2.0 : 1 | $77.7 / $1k drawdown | 2 Step Standard: Weekly 60%, Bi-weekly 80%, Monthly 100% | Weekly / bi-weekly / on-demand / monthly cycles depending… | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 2-step | No time limit | PropFirmVS code from the firm · No end date publishedGet deal | |
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 For Traders · Fast 1-Step forex · cfd · crypto · futures Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $9,000 · Max DD $6,000 | $469 To get funded: $469 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $9,000 | $6,000 | Trailing intraday | None | $3,000 | Unverified | 1.5 : 1 | $78.2 / $1k drawdown | 80% | Every 14 days on the Fast 1-Step master account | United Arab Emirates · 2023 | 1-step | No time limit | ||
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OneFunded · Core forex · cfd · crypto Swing-friendlyNews trading OKNo activation fee Target $13,000 · Max DD $10,000 | $469 To get funded: $469 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $13,000 $8,000 + $5,000 | $10,000 | Static balance | 50% rule | $5,000 | Unverified | 1.3 : 1 | $46.9 / $1k drawdown | 80/20 -> 90/10 with the 90/10 add-on | Every 14 days | United Kingdom · 2024 | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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Equity Edge · Swift 2-Step forex · cfd · crypto No activation fee Target $13,000 · Max DD $8,000 | $472 To get funded: $472 (eval + activation, list price) | None | $13,000 $8,000 + $5,000 | $8,000 | Static balance | Unverified | $4,000 | Unverified | 1.6 : 1 | $59.0 / $1k drawdown | 80%, up to 90% via the scaling plan | Every 14 days after the first trade | Saint Lucia | 2-step | No time limit | ||
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This page shows the 25 products with the lowest cost to get funded at 100K (of 119 that match). Filters and sorting here apply to these 25. Compare all of them in the full table: Forex & CFD (26 firms) · Crypto (7 firms)
How we selected these firms
- The firm charges no activation or funded-account fee on its main program (verified).
- Individual products can still differ: the per-size table shows the activation fee for each product.
- Monthly data fees and reset fees are separate costs and are not part of this filter.
What an activation fee is
An activation fee is a one-time charge (at a few firms a monthly one) to turn a passed evaluation into a funded account. It is due after you pass, so the advertised evaluation price is not the full price of getting funded.
33 of 78 firms (42%) charge no activation fee on their main program. Among futures firms that do charge one at the 100K size, the fees we verified run from $120 to $259.
No activation fee is not the whole story
Some firms without an activation fee charge in other ways: a monthly evaluation, a monthly data fee, a reset fee, or a lower profit split on the first payouts. Others offer a “no activation fee” version of a plan at a higher evaluation price. Compare the total, not one line.
FAQ
What is a prop firm activation fee?
A one-time (sometimes monthly) charge to activate the funded account after you pass the evaluation. It is paid on top of the evaluation price.
Is a firm with no activation fee always cheaper?
No. A higher evaluation price, a monthly subscription or a data fee can outweigh the saving. Compare the cost to get funded, which adds the evaluation and any activation fee.
Can a firm have no activation fee on some plans and a fee on others?
Yes. Several firms sell plan versions with and without an activation fee. This list uses the firm’s main program; open a row in the table to see each product.
Is the activation fee refunded?
Rarely. Some firms refund the evaluation fee with the first payout, but activation fees are usually not refundable. Check the refund rule on the firm page.
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