Kraken Prop Challenges
Kraken Prop runs 1 Step challenges with absolute equity drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $200K, with evaluation fees from $20–$1,090. Trading runs on Kraken Pro.
Kraken Prop challenge types and pricing
18 active Kraken Prop challenges across 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 18
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Rewards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5KAdvanced | 1 Step | $450 | $150 | $150 | 80% | on-demand |  40 | |
$10KAdvanced | 1 Step | $900 | $300 | $300 | 80% | on-demand | 80 | |
$25KAdvanced | 1 Step | $2,250 | $750 | $750 | 80% | on-demand | 190 | |
$50KAdvanced | 1 Step | $4,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 80% | on-demand | 360 | |
$100KAdvanced | 1 Step | $9,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 80% | on-demand | 660 | |
$200KAdvanced | 1 Step | $18,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 80% | on-demand | 1,320 | |
$5KIntermediate | 1 Step | $600 | $150 | $250 | 80% | on-demand | 66 | |
$10KIntermediate | 1 Step | $1,200 | $300 | $500 | 80% | on-demand | 130 | |
$25KIntermediate | 1 Step | $3,000 | $750 | $1,250 | 80% | on-demand | 300 | |
$50KIntermediate | 1 Step | $6,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | 80% | on-demand | 560 | |
$100KIntermediate | 1 Step | $12,000 | $3,000 | $5,000 | 80% | on-demand | 1,090 | |
$200KIntermediate | 1 Step | $24,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 | 80% | on-demand | 2,180 | |
$50KLite | 1 Step | $3,000 | — | $1,500 | 80% | on-demand | 278 | |
$5KStarter | 1 Step | $500 | $150 | $300 | 80% | on-demand | 90 | |
$10KStarter | 1 Step | $1,000 | $300 | $600 | 80% | on-demand | 170 | |
$25KStarter | 1 Step | $2,500 | $750 | $1,500 | 80% | on-demand | 430 | |
$50KStarter | 1 Step | $5,000 | $1,500 | $3,000 | 80% | on-demand | 800 | |
$100KStarter Best Value | 1 Step | $10,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | 80% | on-demand | 1,600 |
40801903606601,320661303005601,0902,180278901704308001,600Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Kraken Prop evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
Kraken Prop does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail Kraken Prop challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Kraken Prop's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the absolute equity drawdown
Kraken Prop measures drawdown on equity, so unrealized P&L counts against the limit while trades are open. Holding a losing position through normal volatility can trigger a breach even if it would have recovered.
Tip: Cap your risk per trade so a stop-out never approaches the daily or max loss line.
- 2
Running disallowed EAs or copy trading
Kraken Prop restricts automation: No API access: every order is placed manually in Kraken Pro. Even a single forbidden bot trade can void the run.
Tip: Check the rule list before installing any tool that places trades for you. When unsure, trade manually until you've confirmed in writing.
Who Kraken Prop fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Traders who build profit unevenly — there is no consistency rule to penalize a standout day.
- Scalpers and HFT setups — both styles are explicitly permitted.
- Traders who prefer a single-phase evaluation over a longer 2-step process.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- Algorithmic traders — EAs and automated systems are not allowed.
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