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Overview
Asset Type Futures Stocks
Country United States United Kingdom
Established - Jan 2021
Technology Proprietary Proprietary
Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Trader Evolution
Trading Rules
Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader Best 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static
Payout Frequency Daily
Payouts Available Daily (M-F) Above Buffer 		Every 14 days
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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
  • No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices
  • Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Main Drawbacks -
  • Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.
Offers & Promo Codes
Active Offers
Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges PFMAP
10% off all challenges INVEST

Challenge Details

BluSky Challenges

17 challenges
Price Account Size Step Profit Target Max Daily Loss Max Drawdown Profit Split Activation Fee
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$599
1-time payment 		$50K Instant P1: $3,000
 P1: $1,000
Daily loss limit
P1: $2,000 Trailing (EOD)
 80% None
$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
$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

Trade The Pool Challenges

18 challenges
Price Account Size Step Profit Target Max Daily Loss Max Drawdown Profit Split Activation Fee
$47
Day Trade Flex 		$5K 1 Step P1: $300 (6% Static)
 P1: $50 (1% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $150 (3% Static)
 70% None
$59
Day Trade Max 		$5K 1 Step P1: $300 (6% Static)
 P1: $100 (2% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $200 (4% Static)
 70% None
$69
Swing Flex 		$2K 1 Step P1: $300 (15% Static)
 P1: $60 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $140 (7% Static)
 70% None
$87
Swing Max 		$2K 1 Step P1: $300 (15% Static)
 P1: $60 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $140 (7% Static)
 70% None
$97
Day Trade Flex 		$25K 1 Step P1: $1,500 (6% Static)
 P1: $250 (1% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $750 (3% Static)
 70% None
$120
Day Trade Max 		$25K 1 Step P1: $1,500 (6% Static)
 P1: $500 (2% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $1,000 (4% Static)
 70% None
$230
Day Trade Flex 		$50K 1 Step P1: $3,000 (6% Static)
 P1: $500 (1% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $1,500 (3% Static)
 70% None
$285
Day Trade Max 		$50K 1 Step P1: $3,000 (6% Static)
 P1: $1,000 (2% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $2,000 (4% Static)
 70% None
$297
Swing Flex 		$10K 1 Step P1: $1,500 (15% Static)
 P1: $300 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $700 (7% Static)
 70% None
$420
Swing Max 		$10K 1 Step P1: $1,500 (15% Static)
 P1: $300 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $700 (7% Static)
 70% None
$435
Day Trade Flex 		$100K 1 Step P1: $6,000 (6% Static)
 P1: $1,000 (1% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $3,000 (3% Static)
 70% None
$447
Swing Flex 		$20K 1 Step P1: $3,000 (15% Static)
 P1: $600 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $1,400 (7% Static)
 70% None
$545
Day Trade Max 		$100K 1 Step P1: $6,000 (6% Static)
 P1: $2,000 (2% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $4,000 (4% Static)
 70% None
$670
Swing Max 		$20K 1 Step P1: $3,000 (15% Static)
 P1: $600 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $1,400 (7% Static)
 70% None
$800
Swing Flex 		$40K 1 Step P1: $6,000 (15% Static)
 P1: $1,200 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $2,800 (7% Static)
 70% None
$1100
Day Trade Flex 		$200K 1 Step P1: $12,000 (6% Static)
 P1: $2,000 (1% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $6,000 (3% Static)
 70% None
$1240
Swing Max 		$40K 1 Step P1: $6,000 (15% Static)
 P1: $1,200 (3% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $2,800 (7% Static)
 70% None
$1475
Day Trade Max 		$200K 1 Step P1: $12,000 (6% Static)
 P1: $4,000 (2% Static)
Calculated at start of trading day
P1: $8,000 (4% Static)
 70% None
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