Kathy Lien
BKTraders and Prop Traders Edge
Why Top Traders are Adding Crypto Props to their Strategy in 2025/2026
Bitcoin moves 3-5x faster than indices, gold, and forex and with massive intraday swings creating serious profit opportunities around the clock.
In this interview, Mayne, co-founder of Breakout Prop, the leading crypto-only prop firm backed by Kraken to discuss why traditional traders are making the switch to crypto prop trading.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading forex carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade any such leveraged products, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with trading on margin, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD remains bid below 1.2000 post-US data
EUR/USD has given back earlier gains and is now hovering around 1.1970, up modestly for the day. Meanwhile, the US Dollar comes under mild downside pressure in the wake of the weekly report on the US labour market.
GBP/USD reclaims 1.3800 and above
GBP/USD manages to regain the 1.3800 barrier and beyond, all in response to the modest pullback in the Greenback as market participants continue to assess the latest FOMC gathering.
USD/JPY remains steady near 153.50 with Tokyo CPI in focus
The US Dollar is gaining the upper hand against the Japanese Yen, with both currencies among the worst G8 performers this week. The pair trades near 153.50 at the time of writing, consolidating its recovery from three-month lows near 152.00, as the focus shifts to the Tokyo CPI reading, due later on the day.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD remains bid below 1.2000 post-US data
EUR/USD has given back earlier gains and is now hovering around 1.1970, up modestly for the day. Meanwhile, the US Dollar comes under mild downside pressure in the wake of the weekly report on the US labour market.
Gold keeps its shine around $5,500
Gold pushed to fresh record highs around the $5,600 mark per troy ounce on Thursday. The yellow metal’s relentless run has been fuelled by strong safe-haven demand, underpinned by ongoing geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and a softer US Dollar.
GBP/USD reclaims 1.3800 and above
GBP/USD manages to regain the 1.3800 barrier and beyond, all in response to the modest pullback in the Greenback as market participants continue to assess the latest FOMC gathering.
Dash's bearish momentum grows as $50 level comes into sight
Dash faces intense headwinds, recording a 3% drop at press time on Thursday and extending a broader two-week decline that puts the key 50-day Exponential Moving Average at $55.93 into the spotlight.
Federal Reserve pauses, sees economy on firm footing
At its January meeting, the Federal Reserve kept the Fed Funds Target Range (FFTR) unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, a decision that was fully in line with market expectations.
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