Founded 2012 — the longest-running futures prop firm. 90% profit split after first $5K, swing-friendly Express Funded option (allows overnight holding). Pays out every 8 days. Best for traders who want established brand trust.
Frequent 80% off promotional discounts. Notable for paying 100% of first $25K profits before switching to 90% split. Allows overnight holding with intraday trailing drawdown — harsher than EOD trailing.
Three program types — Starter, Expert, Milestone — with multiple drawdown structures. Strong scaling plan and competitive pricing. Best for traders who want flexibility across program types and drawdown rules.
Beginner-friendly futures program with simpler rules. PRO accounts scale to $150K. Direct funding option available for experienced traders skipping the evaluation entirely.
If you prefer to learn by watching, BluSky has a strong library of independent reviews and walkthroughs on YouTube. The four videos below cover the firm interview, account setup, full overview, and a verified discount code walk-through. Click any thumbnail to watch the video right here on the page.
Charged once per evaluation, non-refundable. Most plans have no activation fee after passing — only brokerage data fees apply on BluLive. Verified live from blusky.pro.
All Futures plans include free NinjaTrader 8 license + Rithmic data routing. Stocks plans available separately on BluSky.pro.
The three most-searched US futures prop firms compared on the metrics that decide whether you keep your funded account.
| Metric | BluSky ★ | Topstep | Apex |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50K eval price | $59 – $199 (mode dependent) | $165/mo | $167 (often $87) |
| $50K profit goal | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | Intraday trailing |
| Profit split | 90% from day 1 | 90% after $5K | 100% on first $25K |
| Eval rule period | 1, 2, or 3 days (mode) | 5 min trading days | 7 min trading days |
| Buffer (post-eval) | Yes — extra step | None | None |
| Overnight holding | ✕ No | ✓ Express Funded | ✓ Yes |
| Payout frequency | Daily ★ | Every 8 days | Twice/month |
| No payout caps | ✓ Confirmed | Limits apply | Limits apply |
| Free NinjaTrader | ✓ Yes ★ | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Best for | Day traders, fast payouts | Brand trust, swing | Cheap evals, 100% on $25K |