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BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

Velotrade

5.6 C
Hong Kong Crypto
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs C Price $59 vs $35

Verdict: Who Wins?

BluSky 5 wins Our Pick
5 1
Velotrade 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 5.6
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4
Starting Price $35 vs $59
Profit Split Both Up to 90% to the trader
Safety Grade B+ vs C
Challenge Variety 17 vs 13 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

BluSky Velotrade

Head-to-Head Comparison

BluSky Metric Velotrade
7.9/10 PFM Score 5.6/10
4.8/5 (832) TrustPilot 4/5 (8)
B+ Safety Grade C
Up to 90% to the trader Profit Split 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on)
Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Daily Drawdown 3-5% daily; max drawdown 3% (Static, Pro $5K) / 7% (Trailing EOD, 1-Step Classic) / 10% (Trailing EOD, 2-Step Classic)
Daily Payout Frequency On-demand
$59 Starting Price $35
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms cTrader
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Hong Kong
Established Nov 2025
17 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 BluSky Velotrade Savings
$25K $105 $300 Save $195
$50K $59 $540 Save $481
$100K $69 $899 Save $830
$200K $79 $1,549 Save $1,470

BluSky vs Velotrade: Detailed Analysis

BluSky and Velotrade are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, Velotrade is more affordable with challenges starting at $35, which is $24 less than BluSky's starting price of $59. BluSky offers 17 challenge options, while Velotrade offers 13.

BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader profit split, while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on). BluSky pays out Daily, and Velotrade pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, BluSky has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 832 reviews, while Velotrade has 4/5 with 8 reviews. Safety grades: BluSky B+, Velotrade C.

Overall, BluSky edges ahead winning 5 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
Velotrade
Pros
Crypto-native from day one; EOD trailing drawdown (never intraday); No consistency rule; News trading allowed; Weekend holding allowed; On-demand payouts; Up to 90% profit split; Built by founders of original Velotrade (est. 2016, $2.5B+ paid out)
Cons
New crypto prop entity (Velotrade Re Limited incorporated Nov 2025); Only 8 TrustPilot reviews so far; 1-Step Pro variant only available at $5K size; Crypto-only (no forex/futures); Single platform offering

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
Velotrade

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BluSky or Velotrade?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, BluSky or Velotrade?

Velotrade has the lower starting price at $35. BluSky offers 17 challenge options starting from $59, while Velotrade offers 13 options starting from $35.

Which has better reviews, BluSky or Velotrade?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BluSky has 832 reviews while Velotrade has 8.

Which offers a higher profit split, BluSky or Velotrade?

BluSky offers a higher maximum profit split. BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on).

How fast do BluSky and Velotrade pay out?

BluSky has Daily payouts while Velotrade offers On-demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.