Apex Trader Funding vs BluSky Trading

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: Apex Trader Funding has a lower entry cost starting from $89. Apex Trader Funding gives more drawdown room at 6%. Apex Trader Funding pays out On-demand (every 8 trading days) while BluSky Trading pays out Bi-weekly.
Apex Trader Funding
BluSky Trading
Profit Split
90%
90%
Max Drawdown
6%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
—
—
Drawdown Type
Trailing (Intraday or EOD)
Trailing
Payout Frequency
On-demand (every 8 trading days)
Bi-weekly
Cheapest Plan
$89
$110
Min Trading Days
0
5
Challenge Types
1-Step
1-Step, Instant Funding
Account Sizes
$25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000
$25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
No
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
Yes
Refundable Fee
No
No
Apex Trader Funding
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Choosing Between Apex Trader Funding and BluSky Trading

Both Apex Trader Funding and BluSky Trading are popular choices among prop traders, with Apex Trader Funding established since 2021. Apex Trader Funding has a lower entry cost starting from $89. Apex Trader Funding gives more drawdown room at 6%. Apex Trader Funding pays out On-demand (every 8 trading days) while BluSky Trading pays out Bi-weekly. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costApex Trader Funding — Starts from $89
More drawdown roomApex Trader Funding — 6% max drawdown

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apex Trader Funding or BluSky Trading better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. Apex Trader Funding has lower entry costs starting from $89. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or BluSky Trading?
Both Apex Trader Funding and BluSky Trading offer a 90% profit split.
Which is cheaper, Apex Trader Funding or BluSky Trading?
Apex Trader Funding has a lower starting price at $89, compared to $110 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for Apex Trader Funding vs BluSky Trading?
Apex Trader Funding allows 6% maximum drawdown (Trailing (Intraday or EOD)), while BluSky Trading allows 4% (Trailing).

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