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BluSky
Apex Trader Funding
| Overview | ||
| Asset Type | Futures | Futures |
| Country |
 United States
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United States
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| Established | — | Jan 2021 |
| Technology | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Platforms | Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea | R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator |
| Trading Rules | ||
| Profit Split | Up to 90% to the trader | 100% until $25,000 withdrawn, then 90% Best |
| Daily Drawdown | Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans | None (Intraday) / $500-$2,000 EOD (varies by account) |
| Payout Frequency |
Daily
Payouts Available Daily (M-F) Above Buffer |
2 Per month
After 5 winning days of $200+ |
| Direct Path to Funded | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Reviews & Reputation | ||
| Review Count | 0 reviews | 0 reviews |
| Avg. Rating | No ratings yet | No ratings yet |
| Pros & Cons | ||
| Main Benefits |
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| Main Drawbacks | — |
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| Offers & Promo Codes | ||
| Active Offers |
Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
PFMAP
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90% off evaluation — limited time
APEX90
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Challenge Details
BluSky Challenges
17 challenges| Price | Account Size | Step | Profit Target | Max Daily Loss | Max Drawdown | Profit Split | Activation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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$59
/ 30 Days |
$50K | 2 Steps |
P1: $3,000 P2: $3,000 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) P2: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | $99 |
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$69
/ 30 Days |
$100K | 2 Steps |
P1: $6,000 P2: $3,500 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,500 Trailing (EOD) P2: $2,500 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | $149 |
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$79
/ 30 Days |
$200K | 2 Steps |
P1: $6,000 P2: $3,000 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,000 Static P2: $2,000 Static |
90% to the trader | $179 |
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$150
$105
/ 30 Days |
$25K | 2 Steps |
P1: $1,500 P2: $1,500 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $1,200 Trailing (EOD) P2: $1,200 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | None |
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$160
$112
/ 30 Days |
$50K | 2 Steps |
P1: $3,000 P2: $3,000 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) P2: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | None |
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$170
$119
/ 30 Days |
$150K | 2 Steps |
P1: $3,000 P2: $2,000 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $1,000 Static P2: $1,000 Static |
90% to the trader | None |
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$220
$154
/ 30 Days |
$100K | 2 Steps |
P1: $6,000 P2: $3,500 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,500 Trailing (EOD) P2: $2,500 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | None |
|
$270
$189
/ 30 Days |
$200K | 2 Steps |
P1: $6,000 P2: $3,000 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,000 Static P2: $2,000 Static |
90% to the trader | None |
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$199
/ 30 Days |
$50K | 2 Steps |
P1: $3,000 P2: $3,000 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) P2: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | None |
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$199
/ 30 Days |
$2K | 2 Steps |
P1: $200 P2: $3,000 |
P1: $100
Daily loss limit P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $200 P2: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | $99 |
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$320
$224
/ 30 Days |
$300K | 2 Steps |
P1: $20,000 P2: $3,500 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $5,000 Static P2: $2,500 Static |
90% to the trader | None |
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$249
/ 30 Days |
$100K | 2 Steps |
P1: $6,000 P2: $3,500 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,500 Trailing (EOD) P2: $2,500 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | None |
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$299
/ 30 Days |
$200K | 2 Steps |
P1: $6,000 P2: $3,000 |
P1: —
P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $2,000 Static P2: $2,000 Static |
90% to the trader | None |
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$399
/ 30 Days |
$4K | 2 Steps |
P1: $400 P2: $3,500 |
P1: $250
Daily loss limit P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $400 P2: $2,500 Trailing (EOD) |
90% to the trader | $149 |
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$599
1-time payment |
$50K | Instant |
P1: $3,000 |
P1: $1,000
Daily loss limit |
P1: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) |
80% | None |
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$749
1-time payment |
$3.5K | Instant |
P1: $3,000 |
P1: $2,000
Daily loss limit |
P1: $2,000 Trailing (EOD) |
50% for 30 trading days, then 80% | None |
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$799
/ 30 Days |
$7K | 2 Steps |
P1: $700 P2: $3,000 |
P1: $350
Daily loss limit P2: — Buffer phase |
P1: $700 P2: $2,000 Static |
90% to the trader | $149 |
Apex Trader Funding Challenges
8 challenges| Price | Account Size | Step | Profit Target | Max Daily Loss | Max Drawdown | Profit Split | Activation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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$118
$118
One-Time (Intraday) |
$25K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $79 |
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$132
$132
One-Time (Intraday) |
$50K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $79 |
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$177
$177
One-Time (EOD) |
$25K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $99 |
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$197
$197
One-Time (EOD) |
$50K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $99 |
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$198
$198
One-Time (Intraday) |
$100K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $79 |
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$265
$265
One-Time (Intraday) |
$150K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $79 |
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$297
$297
One-Time (EOD) |
$100K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $99 |
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$397
$397
One-Time (EOD) |
$150K | 1 Step | — | — | — | 100% | $99 |