BREAKOUT ALTERNATIVE
QATS vs Breakout
Breakout, now owned by Kraken and offered as Kraken Prop, runs 1-step crypto evaluations with a 3% daily limit and static drawdown. QATS also runs 1-step evaluations, adds TradFi perpetuals and publishes an explicit bots, API and TradingView policy.
- Rules compared
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- Checked
- Oct 29, 2026
QATS
Choose QATS if you want
- A published policy that allows bots, the API and TradingView webhooks
- TradFi perpetuals alongside crypto
- A 4% daily limit instead of 3%
- A free sandbox before you pay
BREAKOUT
Breakout may suit you if you want
- Backing and integration of a major exchange (Kraken)
- On-demand payouts
- No published minimum trading days
- A static maximum loss
RULE BY RULE
QATS vs Breakout: the rules in plain words
- Yes allowed or offered
- Limited allowed with conditions
- No not allowed
- Not published the firm does not say
| Rule | QATS | Breakout |
|---|---|---|
| How you trade cryptoPerpetuals work like a crypto exchange. CFDs use broker prices. | Perpetual futures, like on a crypto exchange | Perpetual futures, like on a crypto exchange |
| Cheapest priceLowest published price to start a challenge. | $49/mo | Not published |
| Profit targetProfit you need to pass (1-step or phase 1). | 10% | 10% |
| Max lossLose this much of the starting balance in total and the account fails. | 6%End-of-day trailing | 6%Static (never moves) |
| Daily loss limitThe most you can lose in one day. | 4% | 3% |
| Minimum trading daysDays you must trade before you can pass. | 2 | Not published |
| Profit splitYour share of the profit you make. | 80% | 80–90% |
| PayoutsWhen you can withdraw your profit. | After 5 winning days | On demand |
| Bots & APICan a program place trades for you? | Yes | Not published |
| TradingViewCan you place trades from TradingView charts or alerts? | Yes | No |
| Paid in cryptoCan you get your payout in crypto, such as USDT? | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto leverageHighest leverage on crypto. 20× means $1 controls $20. | 20× | Not published |
In plain words
Breakout: Kraken-owned crypto perps firm; no official bot policy found.
QATS: Crypto and TradFi perpetuals; bots, API and TradingView webhooks allowed.
“Not published” means the firm does not state that rule. Some Breakout figures come from independent review sites, not Breakout’s own pages. See all prop firms side by side
Full wording of every rule, with context
- Allowed
- With conditions
- Banned
- Not published
- Reportedfrom review sites
| Rule | QATS | Breakout |
|---|---|---|
| Program | ||
| What you trade | 17 crypto perpetuals and 33 TradFi perpetuals, simulated on Binance and Bybit market data | 60+ crypto perpetual markets, simulatedReported |
| Challenge types | 1-step evaluation (Crypto and TradFi) | 1-Step: Classic, Pro, Turbo |
| Entry price | $10K Crypto: $69/month, or $49/month + $149 on pass, or $95 once | Accounts $5K–$100K; per-size prices not published on pages we could read |
| Risk rules | ||
| Profit target | 10% (Crypto) · 6% (TradFi) | 10% Classic · 12% Pro · 9% Turbo |
| Daily loss limit | 4% on Crypto · no separate daily cap on TradFi evaluations | 3% on all variants |
| Maximum loss | 6% end-of-day trailing, stops at the starting balance (Crypto) | 6% Classic · 5% Pro · 3% Turbo; staticReported |
| Minimum trading days | 2 | None published |
| Consistency rule | Best day ≤ 40% of profit (Crypto evaluation only) | Not published |
| Payouts | ||
| Profit split | 80% | 80%, or 90% for a higher feeReported |
| Payouts | 5 winning days; up to 50% of profit per request; $100 minimum; USDT | On demand from $50, in USDCReported |
| Platforms & automation | ||
| Platforms | QATS Trader terminal, QATS Trade for Chrome, Trader API, Bot Builder | Breakout Terminal; Kraken Prop inside Kraken Pro |
| Crypto leverage | 20× BTC/ETH · 10× large caps · 5× others | Unverifiedpublished figures conflict |
| Bots / API | AllowedAPI, TradingView webhooks, Bot Builder | No official policy found |
| TradingView automation | Personal webhook for alerts and Pine strategies, plus a chart-side order ticket | Not supportedReported |
What to know about Breakout
How QATS works
QATS evaluations are 1-step. On Crypto you trade 17 perpetual futures with Binance and Bybit market data, 24/7. Every account size has a 10% target, a 4% daily loss limit and a 6% end-of-day trailing maximum loss that stops trailing at the starting balance. Pass, accept the funded terms and trade a simulated funded account with an 80% profit split.
- QATS Trader terminalTrade manually with the same server-side risk checks.
- TradingViewWebhooks for alerts and Pine strategies, or QATS Trade for Chrome.
- Trader APISend orders from your own code.
- Bot BuilderBuild a strategy without writing code.
A free sandbox lets you test before you pay.
Where these figures come from
Breakout figures were checked on . Rules change often — confirm on the firm’s site before buying.
Frequently asked questions
01Is QATS a good Breakout alternative?
QATS suits traders who want a published policy that allows bots, the API and TradingView webhooks and TradFi perpetuals alongside crypto. Breakout may suit you better if you want backing and integration of a major exchange (Kraken).
02Does Breakout allow trading bots?
No official statement found. A third-party listing reports API and automated trading as supported; cross-account copying is reportedly prohibited. QATS allows bots, API trading, TradingView webhooks and Bot Builder strategies under the same server-side risk checks as manual orders.
03What is the profit split at Breakout compared with QATS?
Breakout: 80%, or 90% for a higher fee (reported). QATS: 80%, locked to the account at purchase.
04Are Breakout and QATS accounts simulated?
QATS evaluations and initial funded accounts are simulated; payouts follow the plan’s published eligibility rules. Most prop firms, including Breakout, also run evaluations in a simulated or demo environment — check the firm’s terms for funded accounts.
Breakout is a trademark of its owner. QATS is not affiliated with Breakout. This comparison uses publicly available information and may not reflect later changes.