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Top One Futures

8.1 B+
United States Futures
VS

BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Price $39 vs $59

Verdict: Who Wins?

Top One Futures 4 wins Decisive Win
4 1
BluSky 1 wins
Overall Rating 8.1 vs 7.9 Narrow
TrustPilot Both 4.8 Tie
Starting Price $39 vs $59 Decisive
Profit Split Both 90% Tie
Safety Grade Both B+ Tie
Trust Score 59.6/100 vs 57.6/100 Narrow
Challenge Variety 23 vs 17 options Clear
Platform Choice 4 vs 2 platforms Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Top One Futures
Trust & reputation Top One Futures

Visual Comparison

Top One Futures BluSky

Head-to-Head Comparison

Top One Futures Metric BluSky
8.1/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.8/5 (4,039) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (832)
B+ Safety Grade B+
59.6 C Trust Score 57.6 C
90% Profit Split Up to 90% to the trader
Varies by program — End-of-Day trailing on Elite/Daily/Access/Ignite; Intraday on S2F Sim PRO. See per-challenge daily_loss_limit. Daily Drawdown Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans
Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access) Payout Frequency Daily
$39 Starting Price $59
White-Label Technology Proprietary
NinjaTrader, Tradovate Platforms Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Apr 2025 Established
23 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 Top One Futures BluSky Savings
$25K $39 $105 Save $66
$50K $39 $59 Save $20
$100K $39 $69 Save $30
$150K $39 $119 Save $80

Top One Futures vs BluSky: Detailed Analysis

Top One Futures and BluSky are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, Top One Futures is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $20 less than BluSky's starting price of $59. Top One Futures offers 23 challenge options, while BluSky offers 17.

Top One Futures offers 90% profit split, while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader. Top One Futures pays out Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access), and BluSky pays out Daily.

For trust and reputation, Top One Futures has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 4,039 reviews, while BluSky has 4.8/5 with 832 reviews. Safety grades: Top One Futures B+, BluSky B+.

Overall, Top One Futures 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

Top One Futures
Pros
Six distinct programs (Elite Challenge/Daily/Access, Instant Sim Funded, S2F Sim PRO, IGNITE Instant Funding); 90% profit split across all programs; daily payouts on Elite Daily once funded ($500 min); 1-day min on Elite Challenge; no consistency rule on Elite Daily funded accounts; no activation fee on Elite Daily; Tradovate + NinjaTrader supported; account sizes $25K–$150K; 5 max accounts per trader; TrustPilot 4.8/5 across 4,039 reviews.
Cons
Trailing drawdown across all evaluation programs (EOD on most, Intraday on S2F Sim PRO); consistency rules on Challenge (25%), Instant Sim Funded (20%), IGNITE (15%); monthly subscription billing on Elite Challenge/Daily (not one-time); $500 minimum payout; max payout per request capped ($750 on $25K, $1,500 on $100K Elite Daily); 50% payout-progression rule after first payout; required buffer remains in account ($1,500–$3,000 by size); newer firm launched April 2025.
BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Top One Futures

No active deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Top One Futures or BluSky?

Top One Futures scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Trust Score. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Top One Futures or BluSky?

Top One Futures has the lower starting price at $39. Top One Futures offers 23 challenge options starting from $39, while BluSky offers 17 options starting from $59.

Which has better reviews, Top One Futures or BluSky?

Top One Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Top One Futures has 4,039 reviews while BluSky has 832.

Which offers a higher profit split, Top One Futures or BluSky?

Top One Futures offers a higher maximum profit split. Top One Futures offers 90% while BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader.

How fast do Top One Futures and BluSky pay out?

Top One Futures has Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access) payouts while BluSky offers Daily payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.