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OneUp Trader

6.8 B
United States Futures
VS

BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B vs B+ Payouts Weekly vs Daily Split 100% vs 90% Price $65 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

OneUp Trader 2 wins
2 5
BluSky 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 6.8
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.5
Starting Price $59 vs $65
Profit Split 90% (100% on first $10,000) vs Up to 90% to the trader
Safety Grade B+ vs B
Challenge Variety 17 vs 5 options
Platform Choice 9 vs 4 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

OneUp Trader BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

OneUp Trader Metric BluSky
6.8/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.5/5 (2,514) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (832)
B Safety Grade B+
90% (100% on first $10,000) Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader
No Daily Loss Limit Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans
Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped) Payout Frequency Daily
$65 Starting Price $59
White-Label Technology Proprietary
R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Established
5 options Challenge Options 17 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size OneUp Trader BluSky Savings
$25K $65 $105 Save $40
$50K $75 $59 Save $16
$100K $150 $69 Save $81
$150K $175 $119 Save $56

OneUp Trader vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

OneUp Trader and BluSky are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $6 less than OneUp Trader's starting price of $65. OneUp Trader offers 5 challenge options, while BluSky offers 17.

OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000) profit split, while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader. OneUp Trader pays out Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped), and BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, OneUp Trader has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,514 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 832 reviews. Safety grades: OneUp Trader B, BluSky B+.

Overall, BluSky edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

OneUp Trader
Pros
1-Step evaluation; no daily loss limit; trailing drawdown stops at initial balance; first $10,000 of profits kept 100%; 90% profit split thereafter; FREE NinjaTrader license; FREE market data with Level 2; 7-day free trial; 24/7 customer support; unlimited balance resets; up to 3 funded accounts simultaneously
Cons
Activation fee (additional 50% of stated price) charged after passing evaluation; 80% consistency rule (3 best non-largest trading days must sum to 80% or more of largest day's net profit); 10 minimum trading days; minimum 50% weekly trade volume vs evaluation average; positive net PnL required every 15 days during initial 90-day probationary period; sub-10-second trades prohibited; crypto withdrawals capped at $3,000/week
BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices

Active Deals & Promo Codes

OneUp Trader

No active deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, OneUp Trader or BluSky?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 5 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, OneUp Trader or BluSky?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. OneUp Trader offers 5 challenge options starting from $65, while BluSky offers 17 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, OneUp Trader or BluSky?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. OneUp Trader has 2,514 reviews while BluSky has 832.

Which offers a higher profit split, OneUp Trader or BluSky?

OneUp Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000) while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader.

How fast do OneUp Trader and BluSky pay out?

OneUp Trader has Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped) payouts while BluSky offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.