Skip to main content

BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

Phoenix Trader Funding

7.4 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Split 90% vs 80% Price $59 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

BluSky 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Phoenix Trader Funding 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.4
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.6
Starting Price $39 vs $59
Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader vs 80%
Safety Grade Both B+
Challenge Variety 17 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 6 vs 4 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Phoenix Trader Funding
Maximum profit potential BluSky
Trust & reputation BluSky
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

BluSky Phoenix Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

BluSky Metric Phoenix Trader Funding
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.4/10
4.8/5 (832) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (243)
B+ Safety Grade B+
Up to 90% to the trader Profit Split 80%
Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Daily Drawdown None on Classic/Spark evaluations; 25% Dynamic on Spark Direct $2K funded account
Daily Payout Frequency On-demand (within 48h)
$59 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, Rithmic
Yes Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Established Aug 2023
17 options Challenge Options 6 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size BluSky Phoenix Trader Funding Savings
$2K $199 $69 Save $130
$25K $105 $39 Save $66
$50K $59 $69 Save $10
$100K $69 $269 Save $200

BluSky vs Phoenix Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

BluSky and Phoenix Trader Funding are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, Phoenix Trader Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $20 less than BluSky's starting price of $59. BluSky offers 17 challenge options, while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 6.

BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader profit split, while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 80%. BluSky pays out Daily, and Phoenix Trader Funding pays out On-demand (within 48h).

For trust and reputation, BluSky has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 832 reviews, while Phoenix Trader Funding has 4.6/5 with 243 reviews. Safety grades: BluSky B+, Phoenix Trader Funding B+.

Overall, BluSky edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices
Phoenix Trader Funding
Pros
No daily drawdown on Classic accounts; free monthly reset coupon; proprietary Odin platform; PayPal/Payoneer payouts within 48h; unlimited free practice accounts
Cons
Trailing EOD drawdown can be restrictive; 50% consistency rule on Classic evaluation

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
Phoenix Trader Funding
30% OFF 30% off every challenge but Merit Accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BluSky or Phoenix Trader Funding?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, BluSky or Phoenix Trader Funding?

Phoenix Trader Funding has the lower starting price at $39. BluSky offers 17 challenge options starting from $59, while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 6 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, BluSky or Phoenix Trader Funding?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BluSky has 832 reviews while Phoenix Trader Funding has 243.

Which offers a higher profit split, BluSky or Phoenix Trader Funding?

BluSky offers a higher maximum profit split. BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 80%.

How fast do BluSky and Phoenix Trader Funding pay out?

BluSky has Daily payouts while Phoenix Trader Funding offers On-demand (within 48h) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.