| Reward | 10–30% of sanctions |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Federal — applies nationwide |
| Administered by | Commodity Futures Trading Commission — Whistleblower Office |
| Legal authority | 7 U.S.C. § 26 (Commodity Exchange Act § 23); 17 C.F.R. Part 165 |
| Fraud covered | Commodities & crypto |
| Eligibility / shares | Enforcement action must result in more than $1,000,000 in monetary sanctions. |
| Anonymous filing | Yes — Anonymous filing allowed if represented by an attorney; identity verified before payout. |
| Attorney | Optional. Not required to file; required for anonymous submissions. |
| Status | Active and paying (multiple awards announced June 2026). |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 10–30% of sanctions.
- Administered by Commodity Futures Trading Commission — Whistleblower Office.
- You can file anonymously — but only through an attorney.
- No attorney needed to file — but filing anonymously requires one.
- Enforcement action must result in more than $1,000,000 in monetary sanctions.
How to report and claim your reward
- Submit Form TCR through the online portal at whistleblower.gov
- Or call the hotline: (866) 873-5675
- Claim awards via Form WB-APP within 90 days of a Notice of Covered Action
Track record
More than $430 million awarded since 2014, tied to over $3.7 billion in sanctions. Largest award: ~$200 million (2021). Five whistleblowers shared $8M+ in June 2026.
Good to know
Strong jurisdiction over crypto fraud (BTC/ETH are commodities). Awards paid from a Customer Protection Fund financed by violator sanctions.
Anonymity: Anonymous filing allowed if represented by an attorney; identity verified before payout.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
Not strictly required here — not required to file; required for anonymous submissions.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.