A new chapter for prop trading. More trust. More growth. More features. Same trader-first mission.
Why this matters
We’re excited to announce that Breakout has been acquired by Kraken!
Breakout has been empowering skilled crypto traders since 2023.
We recognized that traders should not be limited by their bankroll and offered a solution via our funded trader program.
The program has been a resounding success.
We have positively transformed the funded trader landscape by creating a crypto-native program and trading environment, setting a new standard in transparency with our trader-friendly rules, pioneering a new approach to payouts by offering them on-demand to all traders, and reimagining the relationship between a firm and its traders via our A-Book model.
Breakout has issued over 20,000 funded accounts since 2023 and provided traders with the opportunity to scale up their trading. And we’re just getting started. With Kraken’s backing, we are cementing our position as the premier crypto prop trading firm with the backing of one of the longest-standing and most reputable exchanges in the industry.
What’s ahead
- Deeper integration: A smoother path between Breakout and Kraken Pro accounts with a more consistent experience across products.
- Better tech & trader experience: Kraken-grade infrastructure, security standards, and market connectivity for steadier performance and lower latency.
- A unified crypto experience: A single ecosystem to manage prop trading alongside spot, futures, staking and other crypto-native features.
What is prop trading with Breakout?
For those of you new here, welcome! Prop trading with Breakout means your skill unlocks our capital. You pay a one-time evaluation fee, prove you can hit the target within defined risk limits, and graduate to a funded account. From there, you focus on trading your edge without putting personal deposits at risk.
Why traders choose Breakout
Trade with size: Traders can put real weight behind their ideas with funded account sizes up to $100,000 and up to 5× leverage.
Fast funding: Traders can get funded in as little as one trade with Breakout’s 1-Step Evaluation and there are no minimum trading days.
Transparent rules: The rules are simple and consistent. Stay within the daily loss and maximum drawdown equity limits and run your strategy your way. No hidden rules or surprise restrictions.
Frictionless payouts: Once funded and in profit, traders can request on-demand payouts in USDC straight to their wallet. Request as many payouts as you’d like, every day of the week.
No deposits: Pay for an evaluation, pass, and get funded. Access to capital on Breakout does not require personal deposits.
Kraken-backed: Breakout is now backed by one of the world’s most respected crypto exchanges. Kraken’s trust, security, and infrastructure will give our traders confidence that our program is durable and well supported.
How it works
- Choose your evaluation
Pick 1-Step or 2-Step and your account size ($5K–$100K per account). - Prove your edge
Hit the profit target while staying within the daily loss and maximum drawdown equity limits. - Get funded
Trade from a funded account and keep up to 90% of profits with on-demand payouts.
What changes today?
- You trade exactly as you do now. No changes to your dashboard, rules, or payout flow.
- More confidence behind the scenes. Breakout now operates with Kraken’s backing, security standards, and operational rigor.
- Same speed on payouts. On-demand requests continue as usual, with the added stability that comes from Kraken’s infrastructure.
- More visibility: Kraken customers will now discover Breakout, bringing fresh trader talent to the breakout ecosystem and community.
Bottom line: nothing you need to change today, just a stronger foundation and a clearer path as we level up the Breakout experience together.
What’s coming next
- Deeper Kraken x Breakout connections (login and experience improvements)
- Terminal upgrades and expanded tooling for funded traders
- Broader market access and ongoing enhancements to the evaluation experience
(We’ll share specifics as milestones go live.)
How to setup your Breakout trading terminal
To set up your trading terminal, follow the instructions in the video below.
Alternatively, simply load the Default Layout in your trading terminal.
Quick FAQs
Do I need to change anything as a current Breakout trader?
No. Your account credentials, dashboard, rules, and payout flow remain the same.
Do I need a Kraken account now?
Not to continue with Breakout today. As integrations deepen, we’ll announce any optional benefits for Kraken and Breakout users.
Is Breakout still evaluation-based?
Yes. The evaluation remains the gateway to funded capital with clear, transparent rules.
Ready to get funded?
Trade with confidence on Breakout now backed by Kraken and built by traders.
Breakout’s evaluation program is intentionally rigorous and designed to verify a trader’s risk-management skill and strategy discipline before any proprietary capital is allocated by NFA. Most applicants do not pass on their first attempt and there is no guarantee that your performance will improve or that you will pass any future evaluations. Prospective traders should purchase an evaluation only if they are confident in their trading ability and accept the risk of not qualifying for a funded account. Evaluation fees are non-refundable for each attempt once trading begins, regardless of outcome. See breakoutprop.com for more disclosures.
