Prop trading firm Instant Funding has opened its cryptocurrency platform with two account options for digital asset traders.In a Thursday’s announcement, the firm confirmed that IF Micro Crypto and One-Phase Crypto accounts are now operational. Traders can access more than 30 cryptocurrency instruments through both account structures.Two Account Types Target Different ApproachesInstant Funding has already moved into the CFD brokerage space with the launch of its own brand, IF Pro, which is registered and licensed in St. Lucia. The move aligns with a growing trend among prop firms establishing in offshore jurisdictions to gain regulatory flexibility and regain access to platforms like MetaTrader 4 and 5.Crypto has officially moved in ⚡️Two dedicated crypto accounts are live at Instant Funding — with access to 30+ crypto instruments.🛸 IF Micro Crypto — no evaluation, maximum buying power.👾 One-Phase Crypto — one 10% profit target, weekly payouts, no noise. Launch offer:… pic.twitter.com/pzHZTZFLSM— Instant Funding (@InstantFunding_) April 30, 2026IF Micro Crypto reportedly removes evaluation requirements and provides maximum buying power without profit targets. Traders can start immediately without assessment periods.One-Phase Crypto requires a single 10% profit target before weekly payouts begin. The account removes additional requirements beyond the initial target. Instant Funding offered a 12.5% discount with code "GOCRYPTO" at launch.Read more: Prop Firm Instant Funding Starts Own CFD Brokerage, Sets May Launch for Separate Crypto PlatformSeveral prop firms have launched or expanded crypto trading in recent months, creating a competitive wave that Instant Funding now joins. Maven Trading launched WenCrypto in March 2026 as a crypto-exclusive prop firm offering up to $100,000 in funding with 5:1 leverage on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and 2:1 leverage on altcoins.Instant Funding first announced plans for IF Crypto last week, targeting a May launch. The platform appears to have gone live in late April, ahead of the original timeline.Prop Firms Expand into Crypto Trading SpaceIt also revealed this month that it would develop IF Pro, a separate brokerage service registered in St. Lucia. The company said it would share details about IF Pro features and launch dates in coming weeks. The crypto launch marks the firm's expansion beyond traditional prop trading instruments into digital assets.We're excited to reveal the name of our broker... Get ready to fall in love with IF Pro! 🖤In the coming weeks, we'll reveal more details about IF Pro's features, capabilities, and launch date. Trust us—this is worth the wait ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/zhMp6z79v8— Instant Funding (@InstantFunding_) April 17, 2025Established firms like FX2 Funding and Hola Prime expanded into crypto with leverage up to 2x and 5x respectively, while maintaining account sizes ranging from $10,000 to $4 million. Finance Magnates also noted that other firms including HyroTrader, PipFarm, and Velotrade entered the crypto prop space with specialized offerings like 100x leverage and USDC or USDT payouts.Kraken made the sector's most significant move when it acquired Breakout Prop in September 2025, becoming the first major exchange to enter proprietary trading with up to $400,000 in funding and around 100 trading pairs. Klein Funding launched in November 2024 with an official Bybit partnership, providing access to 700+ crypto pairs and up to $300,000 in capital. This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.

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