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PropShopTrader

Estonia Futures
VS

BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Split 80% vs 90% Price $225 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

PropShopTrader 0 wins
0 7
BluSky 7 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4
Starting Price $59 vs $225
Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader vs 80/20 (Real Prop)
Safety Grade B+ vs
Challenge Variety 17 vs 14 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 0 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

PropShopTrader BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

PropShopTrader Metric BluSky
PFM Score 7.9/10
4/5 (515) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (832)
Safety Grade B+
80/20 (Real Prop) Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader
Forge 25K: $625; Forge 50K: $1,250. Light: None (Day Trade), trailing drawdown applies. Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans
Automatic at Benchmarks 2-6 (Futures Forge), Signing Bonus at Real Prop (Stocks) Payout Frequency Daily
$225 Starting Price $59
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Estonia Country United States
Mar 2024 Established
14 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 PropShopTrader BluSky Savings
$25K $225 $105 Save $120
$50K $360 $59 Save $301

PropShopTrader vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

PropShopTrader and BluSky are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $166 less than PropShopTrader's starting price of $225. PropShopTrader offers 14 challenge options, while BluSky offers 17.

PropShopTrader offers 80/20 (Real Prop) profit split, while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader. PropShopTrader pays out Automatic at Benchmarks 2-6 (Futures Forge), Signing Bonus at Real Prop (Stocks), and BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, PropShopTrader has a 4/5 TrustPilot rating with 515 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 832 reviews.

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

PropShopTrader
Pros
Multi-asset (Stocks + Futures), 70% off FORGE launch promo, Tickblaze platform included ($198 value), real-time market data included, no monthly fees, 1-step Gladiator Forge with sim payouts starting at Benchmark 2, swing trading supported, free trade copier, no expiration windows.
Cons
30% consistency rule for payouts (333% total profit vs largest single day), strict no-hedging policy, day-trade-only on Light intraday (closed by 4:45 PM EST), Forge requires fresh purchase (no reset path from Light), max 5 active Futures Intraday accounts.
BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices

Active Deals & Promo Codes

PropShopTrader

No active deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, PropShopTrader or BluSky?

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, PropShopTrader or BluSky?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. PropShopTrader offers 14 challenge options starting from $225, while BluSky offers 17 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, PropShopTrader or BluSky?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. PropShopTrader has 515 reviews while BluSky has 832.

Which offers a higher profit split, PropShopTrader or BluSky?

BluSky offers a higher maximum profit split. PropShopTrader offers 80/20 (Real Prop) while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader.

How fast do PropShopTrader and BluSky pay out?

PropShopTrader has Automatic at Benchmarks 2-6 (Futures Forge), Signing Bonus at Real Prop (Stocks) payouts while BluSky offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.