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BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

The TradeMakers

5.4 C
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs C Price $59 vs $108

Verdict: Who Wins?

BluSky 7 wins Decisive Win
7 - 0
The TradeMakers 0 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 5.4 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4 Decisive
Starting Price $59 vs $108 Decisive
Profit Split Both Up to 90% to the trader Tie
Safety Grade B+ vs C Decisive
Trust Score 57.6/100 vs 30/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 17 vs 4 options Decisive
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms Clear

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

BluSky The TradeMakers

Head-to-Head Comparison

BluSky Metric The TradeMakers
7.9/10 PFM Score 5.4/10
4.8/5 (832) TrustPilot 4/5 (4)
B+ Safety Grade C
57.6 C Trust Score 30 F
Up to 90% to the trader Profit Split Up to 90% (Futures), Up to 80% (Equities)
Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Daily Drawdown Futures Instant: $1,250 soft breach; Futures Eval: $1,250 hard breach; Equities Instant: $1,500 soft breach; Equities Eval: $1,000 soft breach (at $50K size)
Daily Payout Frequency Every 6 days
$59 Starting Price $108
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms Blackarrow
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
- Established -
17 options Challenge Options 4 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size BluSky The TradeMakers Savings
$50K $59 $108 Save $49

BluSky vs The TradeMakers: Detailed Analysis

BluSky and The TradeMakers are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $49 less than The TradeMakers's starting price of $108. BluSky offers 17 challenge options, while The TradeMakers offers 4.

BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader profit split, while The TradeMakers offers Up to 90% (Futures), Up to 80% (Equities). BluSky pays out Daily, and The TradeMakers pays out Every 6 days.

For trust and reputation, BluSky has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 832 reviews, while The TradeMakers has 4/5 with 4 reviews. Safety grades: BluSky B+, The TradeMakers C.

Overall, BluSky edges ahead winning 7 out of 7 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
The TradeMakers
Pros
Only prop firm offering BOTH futures AND equities, instant funding available, up to 90% profit split, payouts every 6 active trading days, same-day account activation, up to $1.75M in buying power, BlackArrow by Nelogica platform included with data fees and platform license
Cons
Equities Eval has $210/month recurring fee (not one-time), Equities Instant uses Static drawdown with strict $2,000 max loss at $50K size (4% of account), 20% consistency rule on Instant plans, no automation/EAs/copy trading allowed, account hedging across firms prohibited, no chargebacks permitted (arbitration only)

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
The TradeMakers

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BluSky or The TradeMakers?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 7 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, BluSky or The TradeMakers?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. BluSky offers 17 challenge options starting from $59, while The TradeMakers offers 4 options starting from $108.

Which has better reviews, BluSky or The TradeMakers?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BluSky has 832 reviews while The TradeMakers has 4.

Which offers a higher profit split, BluSky or The TradeMakers?

BluSky offers a higher maximum profit split. BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader while The TradeMakers offers Up to 90% (Futures), Up to 80% (Equities).

How fast do BluSky and The TradeMakers pay out?

BluSky has Daily payouts while The TradeMakers offers Every 6 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.