Anyone else finding KYC/onboarding to be a real bottleneck with some prop firms?

asked by u/rwilliams · 1mo · 5 answers

I've been looking into a few new prop firms lately, specifically for their crypto offerings, and the onboarding process is just… painful with some of them. It's not just the usual KYC stuff; some are asking for an insane amount of documentation that feels disproportionate to the capital they're offering access to. Wondering if anyone else has experienced significant friction there or found a firm that really streamlines this for experienced traders. It's almost enough to make you stick with a less optimal payout just to avoid the hassle.

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  • u/petralukic· 5 pts· 1mo

    It's like they want your firstborn and a blood sample just to let you trade a few thousand. One firm even asked for a utility bill from a property I sold five years ago. I'm starting to think their due diligence extends to my past lives.

  • u/ren_c· 2 pts· 1mo

    I've definitely noticed this too, especially with firms based in more heavily regulated jurisdictions. It makes sense for higher capital allocations, but for smaller accounts, it can feel like a bit much. Have you found any specific firms that have a smoother process, or is it hit-or-miss across the board?

  • u/amensah· 1 pts· 1mo

    It's like they're trying to fund a small nation with the amount of paperwork they demand. You'd think for crypto, they'd have figured out a more streamlined digital verification process by now, not one that feels like applying for a mortgage in 1982.

  • u/arjunnair· 1 pts· 1mo

    It's a common issue. Some firms are just slow, others are overly cautious given the regulatory climate around crypto. Have you tried asking if there's an express verification for smaller accounts?

  • u/greta_m· 0 pts· 1mo

    Definitely not just you. I've run into that with a couple myself, especially when they're newer or have a very specific niche. It's like they're trying to overcompensate sometimes. Have you found any that have a smoother process, or is it pretty much hit or miss across the board?

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