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Crypto prop firms with $50,000 accounts

The $50,000 account is one of the most widely offered sizes across forex, futures and crypto firms, which makes it a useful size for comparing programs side by side. The fee is moderate, and the loss allowance is large enough for most day trading and swing strategies. The programs listed here offer a $50,000 starting balance.

38 accounts from 13 firms. Checked on or before 25 October 2026.

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How we check and rank firmsChecked 25 October 2026
Crypto prop firms with $50,000 accounts
StepsProfit targetDaily lossMax lossBuy
$50K1 StepFastTrack5%3%6%0.83100%$3.50$5Buy
WenCryptoSince 2026
$50K1 StepBuy Now Pay Later4%None8%0.5080%$11.25$15Buy
Breakout4.71.2K
$50K1 Step1-Step Turbo9%3%3%3.0080%to 90%$180Buy
Kraken PropSince 2026
$50K1 StepAdvanced9%3%3%3.0080%to 90%$180Buy
$50K1 StepSelect9%3%3%3.0080%to 90%$142.50$190Buy
$50K1 StepFast PRO6%None4%1.5090%$169.15$199Buy
Bitfunded4.3203
$50K1 Step1-Step Express9%3%3%3.0080%$199Buy
E8 PerpetualsSince 2021
$50K1 StepE8 Pro8%2.5%8%1.0080%to 100%$114$228Buy
Propr4.467
$50K1 StepTurbo 1-Step9%3%3%3.0080%$245Buy
Breakout4.71.2K
$50K1 Step1-Step Pro12%3%5%2.4080%to 90%$280Buy
Kraken PropSince 2026
$50K1 StepIntermediate12%3%5%2.4080%to 90%$280Buy
E8 PerpetualsSince 2021
$50K1 StepE8 One9%4%6%1.5080%to 100%$144$288Buy
$50K1 StepPrime12%3%5%2.4080%to 90%$225$300Buy
$50K1 StepDegen8%2%3%2.6780%$288.90$321Buy
Propr4.467
$50K1 StepPro 1-Step12%3%5%2.4080%$355Buy
$50K1 Step1-Phase10%4%6%1.6780%to 90%$295.20$369Buy
$50K2 StepsTwo-Step10%5%5%10%1.5080%to 90%$341.10$379Buy
WenCryptoSince 2026
$50K2 StepsDouble Pass10%6%5%8%2.0080%$287.25$383Buy
$50K2 Steps2-Phase8%5%5%10%1.3080%to 90%$311.20$389Buy
Bitfunded4.3203
$50K2 Steps2-Step8%5%5%10%1.3080%$399Buy

Comparing $50,000 prop accounts

Because most firms sell a $50,000 account, this is the size where differences between programs show most clearly. Two accounts with the same balance can have very different targets, loss limits, drawdown types and payout schedules, so the balance alone tells you little about how hard the account is to trade or how soon you can withdraw.

In futures, $50,000 is a standard size with a dollar drawdown and a contract cap, often allowing a few full-size contracts or a larger number of micros. In forex and crypto, the dollar loss limits give room to run several positions at once at moderate risk per trade.

Before buying, compare the full rule set rather than the fee alone: drawdown type, daily loss, consistency rules, minimum trading days and the date of the first payout. Check whether the fee is refundable and how the cost compares with two smaller accounts or one larger one.

Frequently asked questions

Why is $50,000 such a common account size?

It balances a moderate fee with a loss allowance that supports normal trading, and payouts at this size can be meaningful. Firms often use it as their headline size, so it is also the easiest balance to compare across firms.

How many futures contracts can I trade on a $50,000 account?

Each firm sets its own contract limit for this size, and some count micro contracts as a fraction of a full contract. Check the limit for each matching futures program in its account details.

Is a $50,000 account harder to pass than a smaller one?

Usually not in percentage terms, since targets and loss limits tend to use the same percentages across sizes. The difference is in dollars: larger numbers can change how comfortable you feel with the risk, which is worth thinking about before you size up.

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