Prop Firm in France: Crypto Checkout, Static Drawdown, Prices in USD
What traders in France should check before a prop firm challenge: the terms, which programs use a static drawdown, prices in US dollars, crypto checkout, CET session timing and payouts with a public hash.
OctoFunded Trading DeskUpdated · 9 min read
A prop firm for traders in France should be judged on what you can check before paying: the written rules, the type of drawdown, the full price in US dollars, the checkout method and how payouts are proven.
Search "prop firm France" and most pages lead with banners and payout screenshots. Traders in Paris, Lyon or Marseille tend to ask three plainer questions: how do I pay, how does the loss limit move, and what will it cost me in total? This guide answers those, in that order. For the wider continental view, see our checklist for traders in Europe.
What does an OctoFunded challenge cost in US dollars?
Below is the smallest size of each program in all three markets, at list price and with OFF10, the only public code, which takes 10% off every plan.
| Program | Market | Smallest size | List price | With OFF10 | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | Classic (CFDs) | $10,000 | $69 | $62.10 | 80% |
| 2-Step | Classic (CFDs) | $10,000 | $79 | $71.10 | 80% |
| Instant | Classic (CFDs) | $10,000 | $109 | $98.10 | 100% |
| Instant | Perpetuals 24/7 | $2,000 | $159 | $143.10 | 90% |
| 1-Step | Perpetuals 24/7 | $5,000 | $159 | $143.10 | 90% |
| 2-Step | Perpetuals 24/7 | $10,000 | $219 | $197.10 | 90% |
| 1-Step | Futures | $25,000 | $640 | $576.00 | 90% |
| Instant | Futures | $25,000 | $1,900 | $1,710.00 | 90% |
Prices checked 30 October 2026.
On every 1-Step and 2-Step, the fee is refunded with your first payout. Instant accounts have no refund, so count the fee as a cost from day one. New to skipping the evaluation? Read what instant funding is.
Why prices are in dollars, not euros
Every price, account size and payout figure is set in US dollars. You pay in crypto, so if you start from euros, the conversion happens on the service you use before paying, at its own rate and fees. That cost sits outside the program, so add it to your own total. We do not quote exchange rates here because they move daily.
What does a prop firm sell a trader in France?
A prop firm sells access to a simulated account with fixed risk rules, for a one-time fee. You trade under a daily loss limit and a maximum loss. If you meet the program rules, the firm may pay you a share of the simulated profit.
No real trades are placed with your money. Our explainers on how prop firms work and the prop firm challenge cover the model step by step.
How do you check whether a prop firm accepts traders in France?
Read the firm's terms and the signup flow, not a forum thread. At OctoFunded, availability is shown at signup and in the OctoFunded Terms, which list restricted countries and can change.
Then check the rules that apply where you live. Rules on trading products, crypto and tax differ by jurisdiction and change over time. This article does not describe them, does not say what is or is not permitted in France, and is not legal or tax advice. If you are unsure, speak to a qualified professional.
What is a static drawdown, and which programs use it?
A static drawdown is a maximum loss measured from your initial balance that never moves. If you start at $50,000 with a 10% static maximum loss, your floor is $45,000 on day one and stays $45,000 after a winning week. Every dollar of profit adds room between your equity and that floor.
A trailing drawdown follows your balance up, so profits can raise the floor. At OctoFunded the Classic 1-Step uses an end-of-day trailing drawdown that stops moving once it reaches the initial balance. Our guide to static vs trailing drawdown shows both with charts.
| Program | Market | Daily loss | Max loss | Drawdown type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Step | Classic | 5% | 10% | Static |
| Instant | Classic | 3% | 12% | Static |
| 2-Step | Perpetuals 24/7 | 4% | 6% | Static |
| Instant | Perpetuals 24/7 | 3% | 7% | Static |
| Instant | Futures | 2% | 3% | Static |
| 1-Step | Classic | 4% | 8% | End-of-day trailing, locked at the initial balance |
If you hold trades for several days or prefer a floor that never surprises you, start with the static programs. If you want one phase and accept a moving floor, the 1-Step is the shorter route. 1-Step vs 2-Step vs Instant Funded compares them side by side.
Which other rules should French traders compare?
| Rule | Classic 1-Step | Classic 2-Step | Classic Instant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | 10% | 10% then 5% | No evaluation |
| Best day cap | 50% of the phase profit | See the program rules | See the program rules |
| Payout timing | See the program rules | See the program rules | First after 7 days, then weekly |
| Split | 80% | 80% | 100% |
| Fee refund | With the first payout | With the first payout | None |
On the Classic market, news trading and weekend holding are allowed, evaluations have no time limit, and EAs are allowed. Accounts trade in OctoFunded Web, with TradingView charts. On Classic Instant, payouts 1 and 2 are each capped at 3% of the initial balance. The exact wording is in the program rules, and you can switch the site to French to read it there.
How do Paris trading hours fit the sessions?
France runs on CET in winter and CEST in summer, the same clock as Frankfurt and Amsterdam.
| Session | Rough French time | What traders often notice |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | Night to early morning | Yen and Aussie pairs move, majors are quieter |
| Paris, Frankfurt and London open | About 08:00 to 09:00 | Sharp moves in EUR pairs and European indices |
| London and New York overlap | About 14:00 to 17:30 | Highest activity, US data releases land here |
| New York afternoon | Evening to about 22:00 | Activity fades into the close |
| Perpetuals 24/7 | Any hour, weekends included | Crypto, US stocks, gold and oil keep trading |
These times are approximate. The US changes its clocks on different dates from France, so for a few weeks a year New York data lands an hour earlier than usual. Check the platform clock, and check the program rules for when the trading day resets rather than assuming midnight in Paris. A morning loss and a 14:30 data loss share one daily limit, so size for both. Our guide to trading around news shows how.
What does a $50,000 Classic 2-Step look like?
Rules are easier to judge in money than in percentages. Program figures are in US dollars. The rule lines are plain arithmetic. The profit line is illustrative only: not a projection and not a target.
| Line | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fee at list / with OFF10 | Price list | $309 / $278.10 |
| Phase 1 profit target | 50,000 x 10% | $5,000 |
| Phase 2 profit target | 50,000 x 5% | $2,500 |
| Daily loss limit | 50,000 x 5% | $2,500 |
| Static floor | 50,000 minus 10% | $45,000 |
| Illustrative funded payout profit | Given | $2,000 |
| Your 80% split | 2,000 x 0.80 | $1,600 |
The floor stays at $45,000 whatever happens above it. If a later funded period closes $2,000 of simulated profit inside every rule, your share is $1,600, paid in USDT or USDC, and the $309 fee comes back with that first payout.
How does the crypto checkout work for traders in France?
At OctoFunded the checkout is crypto only. Choose a coin and network, then send the exact amount shown, to the address shown, on that same network.
| Option | Network | Network fee paid in |
|---|---|---|
| USDT (TRC20) | TRON | TRX |
| USDT (ERC20) | Ethereum | ETH |
| USDC | Ethereum | ETH |
| BTC | Bitcoin | BTC |
| ETH | Ethereum | ETH |
| SOL | Solana | SOL |
Tether issues USDT on several blockchains, and a transfer sent on one chain does not arrive on another. Match the network in your wallet or exchange to the one you picked at checkout, and make sure the amount that arrives after any withdrawal fee equals the amount requested. Our crypto payment walkthrough covers each step.
We do not name or recommend exchanges. Use one you trust and that is permitted where you live.
How do USDT and USDC payouts work, and how do you prove them?
Subject to the program rules, OctoFunded sends payouts in USDT or USDC on-chain, each with a public transaction hash. The hash shows the amount, the receiving address and the time on a block explorer. Here is how to check a transaction hash, and the full sequence is in how prop firm payouts work.
Before your first request, confirm the timing for your program, test that your address credits that coin on that network, and keep a record of every payment and payout hash for your own files.
How does OctoFunded fit a trader in France?
Focus on what you can verify today: the written rules, the checkout and the public hash on each payout. Support is by e-mail at [email protected]. Send one question before you buy and judge the answer.
It fits best if you:
- Want a static floor you can plan around, readable in French, with no time limit on evaluations.
- Already hold crypto and are happy to be paid in USDT or USDC.
- Want Classic, Perpetuals 24/7 or Futures under one account.
It fits less well if you need to pay by card or bank transfer, or need prices billed in euros. For more on judging any prop firm, read how to judge any prop firm. Trading from Germany as well? See our guide for traders in Germany.
FAQ
Can traders in France buy an OctoFunded challenge?
Availability is shown at signup and in the OctoFunded Terms, which list restricted countries and can change. Check the Terms and the rules that apply where you live before you pay.
Which OctoFunded programs use a static drawdown?
The Classic 2-Step, Classic Instant, Perpetuals 2-Step, Perpetuals Instant and Futures Instant use a static maximum loss, measured from the initial balance. The Classic 1-Step uses an end-of-day trailing drawdown locked at the initial balance.
Why are prices shown in US dollars and not euros?
OctoFunded prices, account sizes and payouts are set in US dollars. The checkout takes crypto, so any conversion from euros happens on the service you use before paying, at its own rate and fees.
Is the OctoFunded site available in French?
Yes. French is one of the 14 languages of the OctoFunded site, so you can read the program rules in French before you buy.
How are OctoFunded payouts sent?
In USDT or USDC on-chain, each with a public transaction hash you can check on a block explorer. Every payout is subject to the program rules.
Compare the programs before you pay
OctoFunded offers 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant accounts on simulated capital across Classic CFDs, Perpetuals 24/7 and Futures, for a one-time fee with no time limit on evaluations. Entry starts at $69, or $62.10 with OFF10. You pay in crypto, prices are in US dollars, and payouts come in USDT or USDC with a public transaction hash, subject to the program rules. Read the Terms first, in French if you prefer.
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Prices checked 30 October 2026.
