We only recommend prop firms we’ve actually used. This page explains, transparently, how we evaluate every crypto prop firm on this site — and how we test the Bubbles automation on top of them. We’re an affiliate of Propr.xyz, so holding ourselves to a public methodology keeps our recommendations honest.
The 7 criteria we score
- Payouts — profit split %, on-chain payout proof, and how fast funds actually arrive (we request a real payout).
- Rules realism — daily loss limit, max drawdown, profit target and time limits. A sane rule set matters more than a big funding number.
- Fees — evaluation cost vs account size, and any hidden or recurring fees.
- Custody — we favour non-custodial setups where your funds never leave the platform and an API key can’t withdraw.
- Automation / API — does the firm expose an open API so a bot can run the challenge? This is core to what we do.
- Transparency — published rules, verifiable on-chain settlement, a real team and track record.
- Support & UX — onboarding speed, clarity of the dashboard, responsiveness.
How we test in practice
We open a real evaluation account, run our DCA strategy (and the copy-trading Radar) on it, and track every entry, take-profit, stop and payout. We start in paper mode to verify behaviour risk-free, then go live with small size. We re-check rules and payout terms at each test because firms change them.
Why you can trust this
Our founder blew four prop firm challenges before building Bubbles — we know exactly where these products fail traders. We disclose every affiliate relationship, we never fabricate ratings or payout proof, and we update this methodology when our process changes. See about us for who’s behind it.
Affiliate disclosure: we may earn a commission when you sign up via our links, at no cost to you. This is not investment advice; leveraged trading carries a high risk of loss.