Prop trading firm Instant Funding has opened itscryptocurrency platform with two account options for digital asset traders.In a Thursday’s announcement, the firm confirmed that IFMicro Crypto and One-Phase Crypto accounts are now operational. Traders canaccess more than 30 cryptocurrency instruments through both account structures.Two Account Types Target Different ApproachesInstant Funding has already moved into the CFD brokeragespace with the launch of its own brand, IF Pro, which is registered andlicensed in St. Lucia. The move aligns with a growing trend among prop firmsestablishing in offshore jurisdictions to gain regulatory flexibility andregain 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 requirementsand provides maximum buying power without profit targets. Traders can startimmediately without assessment periods.One-Phase Crypto requires a single 10% profit target beforeweekly payouts begin. The account removes additional requirements beyond theinitial 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 tradingin recent months, creating a competitive wave that Instant Funding now joins.Maven Trading launched WenCrypto in March 2026 as a crypto-exclusive prop firmoffering 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 developIF Pro, a separate brokerage service registered in St. Lucia. The company saidit would share details about IF Pro features and launch dates in coming weeks. The crypto launch marks the firm's expansion beyondtraditional 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 expandedinto crypto with leverage up to 2x and 5x respectively, while maintainingaccount sizes ranging from $10,000 to $4 million. Finance Magnates also notedthat other firms including HyroTrader, PipFarm, and Velotrade entered thecrypto prop space with specialized offerings like 100x leverage and USDC orUSDT payouts.Kraken made the sector's most significant move when itacquired Breakout Prop in September 2025, becoming the first major exchange toenter proprietary trading with up to $400,000 in funding and around 100 tradingpairs. Klein Funding launched in November 2024 with an official Bybitpartnership, providing access to 700+ crypto pairs and up to $300,000 incapital.This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.