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Alpha Futures

2.7 A
United Kingdom Futures
VS

BluSky

3.5 A
United States Futures

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Futures 1 wins
1 4
BluSky 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.5 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.8
Starting Price $59 vs $63
Profit Split Both 70% to 90%
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 13 vs 3 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders BluSky
Trust & reputation Alpha Futures
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

Alpha Futures BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Futures Metric BluSky
2.7/10 PFM Score 3.5/10
4.9/5 (3,542) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (825)
A Safety Grade A
70% to 90% Profit Split 90%
4% trailing from EOD balance (MLL) Daily Drawdown Trailing EOD or Static ($1,200-$2,500 depending on plan)
Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) Payout Frequency Daily (Mon-Fri, ACH same-day before 11AM EST)
$63.20 Starting Price $59
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
AlphaTicks Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Kingdom Country United States
Jul 2024 Established Jan 2022
3 options Challenge Options 13 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Alpha Futures BluSky Savings
$50K $63 $59 Save $4
$100K $127 $69 Save $58
$150K $191 $119 Save $72

Alpha Futures vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Futures and BluSky are both Futures firms. BluSky has been in business longer, established in 2022, while Alpha Futures was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $4 less than Alpha Futures's starting price of $63. Alpha Futures offers 3 challenge options, while BluSky offers 13.

Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90% profit split, while BluSky offers 90%. Alpha Futures pays out Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero), and BluSky pays out Daily (Mon-Fri, ACH same-day before 11AM EST).

For trust and reputation, Alpha Futures has a 4.9/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,542 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 825 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Futures A, BluSky A.

Overall, BluSky edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Alpha Futures
Pros
AlphaTicks platform with TradingView charts, 4.9 TrustPilot (3,465 reviews), spinoff of Alpha Capital Group, 90% profit split on Advanced/Zero plans, weekly payouts
Cons
Standard plan starts at only 70% split, $15K max per payout, consistency rule 50%/40%, news restricted on funded accounts
BluSky
Pros
Very clear path to Live Funding, No Action Fee
Cons
Consistency & Daily Loss during challenge, Live Trailing

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Futures
10% OFF 10% off all plans
BluSky
Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. Alpha Futures offers 3 challenge options starting from $63, while BluSky offers 13 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

Alpha Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. Alpha Futures has 3,542 reviews while BluSky has 825.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Futures or BluSky?

Alpha Futures offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Futures offers 70% to 90% while BluSky offers 90%.

How fast do Alpha Futures and BluSky pay out?

Alpha Futures has Every 14 days (Standard) / Weekly (Advanced/Zero) payouts while BluSky offers Daily (Mon-Fri, ACH same-day before 11AM EST) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.