HyroTradervs Crypto Fund Trader
Bybit-backed prop firms head to head. One is clean on rules; one has an open advisory.
HyroTrader
Bybit-integrated prop trading with 700+ pairs
Crypto Fund Trader
Bybit + MT5 execution, up to 90% profit split
HyroTrader and Crypto Fund Trader both offer Bybit execution, which means both are crypto-native rather than CFD-synthetic. They're frequently compared because they target the same trader profile: non-US crypto traders who want real exchange execution. The deciding factor is operational trust — CFT has an open advisory on our Scam Watch for retroactive rule enforcement, while HyroTrader has no flags.
Rule enforcement history
HyroTrader has not been flagged for retroactive rule changes or payout disputes. Crypto Fund Trader was added to vettedpropfirms.com's advisory list in 2026 for applying rule changes to passed accounts. Most CFT traders are paid reliably, but the incident rate is non-zero and the firm has not publicly resolved the pattern. For high-stakes capital, HyroTrader's cleaner track record is the safer play.
Execution options
HyroTrader only offers Bybit execution — one platform, one venue, no choice. CFT offers three tracks: Bybit (real exchange), MT5 (CFD synthetic), or Match-Trader (CFD synthetic). If you want platform flexibility, CFT wins. If you want the cleaner Bybit-only route, HyroTrader is simpler and more transparent.
Pair universe and leverage
HyroTrader: 700+ pairs, 1:100 majors, 1:20 alts. CFT: 220+ pairs, 1:20 majors, 1:5 alts. HyroTrader is materially deeper on altcoins and higher on leverage. CFT's 220 pairs are still solid for most traders but you won't get the same memecoin or long-tail DeFi exposure.
Profit split and payout
HyroTrader: 70–90% split, 24h payout median in USDT/USDC. CFT: 75–90% split, 48h payout median with broader payout method selection (USDT, USDC, BTC, Wise). CFT's multi-payout-method flexibility is nice; HyroTrader's faster settlement is more often the operational win.
Fee economics
HyroTrader offers a 30% rebate of the challenge fee on first payout — a structural economic advantage that CFT doesn't match. Across one challenge cycle the difference can be $100+ depending on account size.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | HyroTrader | Crypto Fund Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.7★ | 4.1 |
| Trustpilot | 4.6 (1,240) | 4.4 (1,180) |
| Execution type | perpetual | mixed |
| Exchange backing | bybit | bybit, match-trader |
| Platforms | Bybit | MT5, Match-Trader, Bybit |
| Pairs | 700+★ | 220+ |
| Leverage (majors) | 100×★ | 20× |
| Profit split (max) | 90% | 90% |
| Max scaling | $1.0M★ | $300K |
| Payout speed | 24h★ | 48h |
| Payout methods | USDT, USDC | USDT, USDC, BTC, Wise |
| Daily drawdown | 5% | 5% |
| Max drawdown | 12% | 10% |
| Drawdown type | trailing | static |
| Weekend hold | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAs allowed | — | ✓ |
Pick by use case.
Cleanest operational track record
HyroTrader has no advisory flags. CFT has an open retroactive-rule advisory.
Altcoin and memecoin depth
HyroTrader's 700+ pairs vs CFT's 220. Not close.
Platform choice (MT5, Match-Trader)
CFT offers three execution tracks; HyroTrader is Bybit-only.
Faster payout
HyroTrader's 24h median beats CFT's 48h median.
Broader payout rail selection
CFT supports USDT, USDC, BTC, Wise — HyroTrader is USDT/USDC only.