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BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

Trade The Pool

6.8 A
United Kingdom Stocks
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A Split 90% vs 80% Price $59 vs $47

Verdict: Who Wins?

BluSky 4 wins
4 - 3
Trade The Pool 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 6.8 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.3 Clear
Starting Price $47 vs $59 Clear
Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader vs 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Decisive
Safety Grade A vs B+ Narrow
Trust Score 77.4/100 vs 57.6/100 Decisive
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms Clear

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Trade The Pool
Maximum profit potential BluSky
Trust & reputation Trade The Pool
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

BluSky Trade The Pool

Head-to-Head Comparison

BluSky Metric Trade The Pool
7.9/10 PFM Score 6.8/10
4.8/5 (832) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (596)
B+ Safety Grade A
57.6 C Trust Score 77.4 B+
Up to 90% to the trader Profit Split 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Daily Drawdown Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static
Daily Payout Frequency Every 14 days
$59 Starting Price $47
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms Trader Evolution
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Kingdom
- Established Jan 2021
17 options Challenge Options 18 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size BluSky Trade The Pool Savings
$2K $199 $69 Save $130
$25K $105 $97 Save $8
$50K $59 $230 Save $171
$100K $69 $435 Save $366
$200K $79 $1,100 Save $1,021

BluSky vs Trade The Pool: Detailed Analysis

BluSky and Trade The Pool are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, Trade The Pool is more affordable with challenges starting at $47, which is $12 less than BluSky's starting price of $59. BluSky offers 17 challenge options, while Trade The Pool offers 18.

BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader profit split, while Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded). BluSky pays out Daily, and Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days.

For trust and reputation, BluSky has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 832 reviews, while Trade The Pool has 4.3/5 with 596 reviews. Safety grades: BluSky B+, Trade The Pool A.

This is a close matchup with BluSky winning 4 and Trade The Pool winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices
Trade The Pool
Pros
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.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BluSky or Trade The Pool?

Both firms are competitive. BluSky wins in 4 categories while Trade The Pool wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, BluSky or Trade The Pool?

Trade The Pool has the lower starting price at $47. BluSky offers 17 challenge options starting from $59, while Trade The Pool offers 18 options starting from $47.

Which has better reviews, BluSky or Trade The Pool?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BluSky has 832 reviews while Trade The Pool has 596.

Which offers a higher profit split, BluSky or Trade The Pool?

BluSky offers a higher maximum profit split. BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader while Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded).

How fast do BluSky and Trade The Pool pay out?

BluSky has Daily payouts while Trade The Pool offers Every 14 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.