Hyro Core: Our One-Phase Crypto Prop Challenge From $9
Not every trader can afford to spend $50, $100 or $200 on a proprietary trading challenge. We believe that should not prevent them from getting started.
In November 2026 we introduced Hyro Core, a one-phase crypto trading challenge starting at $9 for a $2,500 simulated evaluation account. Traders who pass can progress to a simulated funded account with an 80% profit split.
Why We Launched a $9 Challenge
Since launching in 2023, we have heard from traders around the world, including India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and the Philippines. For some, the cost of a typical evaluation can be a meaningful barrier.
A trader’s budget does not necessarily reflect their motivation or skill. We wanted to give more people access to our trading technology without requiring a large initial challenge fee.
Introducing Hyro Core
Hyro Core is our lowest-cost challenge. Traders select an account size, complete one evaluation, and can then progress to a simulated funded account under the program rules. The $9 fee buys access to the evaluation; it is not a deposit of trading capital.
Hyro Core Challenge Prices
Account size | Challenge fee |
|---|---|
$2,500 | $9 |
$5,000 | $19 |
$10,000 | $39 |
$25,000 | $99 |
$50,000 | $189 |
$100,000 | $349 |
If you are comparing entry prices across firms, our comparison of cheap crypto prop firms shows what each fee buys and whether any of it comes back once you pass.
How the One-Phase Evaluation Works
The evaluation requires a 10% profit target and at least four trading days, without breaching the drawdown or other rules. There is no maximum evaluation duration, but at least one trade is required every 30 days.
Hyro Core Trading Rules
Rule | Hyro Core |
|---|---|
Evaluation phases | 1 |
Profit target | 10% |
Minimum trading days | 4 |
Daily loss | 3% |
Maximum loss | 5% static |
Profit distribution | 40% of target per day, evaluation only |
Funded profit split | 80% fixed |
Time limit | None; trade at least once every 30 days |
Stop-loss order | Not required |
How the Loss Limits and Profit Distribution Work
The daily loss is measured from start-of-day equity as a percentage of initial balance and resets at 00:00 UTC. The maximum loss limit is static.
No single evaluation day can contribute more than 40% of the required profit target. On a $2,500 account, the 10% target is $250, so at most $100 from any one day counts toward that target. The rule encourages performance over multiple days rather than reliance on one exceptional session.
What Happens After Passing?
After passing and satisfying applicable requirements, traders progress to a simulated funded account with an 80% profit split. Payouts are on demand and usually processed within 24 hours, subject to a $25 minimum after the split. Each payout request counts profits up to 5% of the initial balance, and the account resets after each payout.
On a $2,500 funded account, the maximum counted profit per request is $125, corresponding to a $100 payout at an 80% split. USDT payouts are available on Tron and Solana; USDC on Solana and Arbitrum. Funded margin is limited to 25% of initial balance and total open positions to twice that balance, with one warning per limit before account failure.
Affordable Without Compromising on Technology
Hyro Core uses the same HyroTrader ecosystem as our other programs: our own Hyro platform and risk systems, integrations with Bybit and BloFin, and supported terminals including Tealstreet and Tiger.com. The entry price is lower, but traders still access our trading environment.
Why Not Remove All the Rules?
Some prop firms are simplifying evaluations and reducing restrictions. We understand why traders want flexibility, but risk management remains central to our philosophy. Hyro Core keeps meaningful limits: 3% daily loss, 5% maximum loss, and a profit distribution rule. The lower fee comes with tighter risk parameters, and traders should decide whether those fit their strategy.
If you would rather skip the evaluation, Hyro Instant gives you a funded account from day one at a higher fee. It adds a 2% loss limit on each trade, which Hyro Core does not have.
Is Hyro Core Suitable for Beginners?
Its low entry fee may appeal to beginners, but passing is not guaranteed. Traders still need to understand position sizing, drawdowns and leveraged trading risk. The absence of an evaluation deadline allows traders to focus on discipline rather than rushing.
Where to Start
If the limits above fit how you trade, start a Hyro Core challenge at the size that fits your budget. If you would rather test the rules first, the free trial runs on the same platforms at no cost.
Note: Hyro Core accounts are simulated, from the challenge to the funded stage, and passing does not guarantee profits or payouts. The Challenge Fee is refunded only if you cancel before you activate the challenge. The trading rules page is the current and binding version of every limit above.
