Quick Facts
| Founded | 2025 |
| Max Funding | $200,000 |
| Profit Split | Up to 99% |
| Payout Frequency | On-demand (60-second blockchain settlement) |
| Challenge From | $9 (Pay After Pass) |
| Platforms | MT5 |
| Instruments | Forex, Crypto, Indices, Metals |
| Our Score | 7.4/10 |
Verdict: The most technologically novel prop firm of 2026 — blockchain-verified payouts in 60 seconds or less, paid in USDC. Genuinely innovative but very new with strict no-automation rules. Best for manual traders comfortable with Web3 payments.
FundedHive launched in 2025 as the world’s first fully on-chain prop firm, headquartered in DIFC Dubai under TradingHive Technologies Ltd and backed by ATFX as broker partner. Using Ethereum smart contracts, every trade record and payout is immutably logged — creating a tamper-proof audit trail no traditional prop firm can replicate.
Challenge Types
- 2-Step Classic: 8% profit target each phase. Static 5% daily drawdown, 10% overall. Leverage up to 1:200. No consistency rules, no time limit.
- Pay After You Pass: Pay just $9 per phase. Full fee due at funded stage. Max drawdown 8%.
- Instant Growth: No evaluation — immediate funded access. Higher fee, 1:50 leverage, tighter conditions.
News trading, scalping, and EAs (non-HFT) are permitted. Copy trading, hedging across accounts, and HFT are prohibited — enforcement is automated and non-appealable.
Payouts
60-second guaranteed USDC settlement to your MetaMask wallet. $1,000 compensation if the guarantee is missed. $1,000 daily withdrawal cap for security. On-demand from day one. Up to 99% split.
Verdict
FundedHive is genuinely innovative — blockchain removes manual payout processing entirely. The 60-second USDC commitment is a smart contract obligation, not marketing language. Very new (2025) so verify community payout confirmations before committing to larger challenges. Ideal for manual traders comfortable with Web3; look elsewhere if you rely on automation or need traditional bank transfer payouts.
Pros
- 60-second guaranteed USDC payout via smart contract — $1,000 compensation if late
- On-chain verification of every trade and transaction
- Up to 99% profit split
- Pay After Pass — just $9 per phase upfront
- No consistency rules, no minimum trading days (Classic/Pay After Pass)
- News trading and scalping permitted
- On-demand payouts from day one
Cons
- Very new (2025) — limited long-term track record
- Payouts in USDC only — requires MetaMask wallet
- $1,000 daily withdrawal cap
- No automation, copy trading, hedging, or HFT
- Smart contract enforcement is non-appealable
- Dynamic leverage confuses some traders — read leverage tiers carefully
This review is based on publicly available information, trader community feedback, and independent research. We do not accept payment to influence review scores. Challenge fees and rules change frequently — verify all details on the firm’s official website before purchasing.
