BluSky Trading is a simulated futures prop firm offering six account types: Launch (4-phase evaluation, lowest entry cost), Propel Premium (EOD trailing drawdown, 90% split), Propel Static (fixed static drawdown), Orbit (no consistency in evaluation funded in as little as one day), Instant Sim Funded (no evaluation, immediate funded access), and Direct 2 Funded (direct funded, 50%→80% split). Flagship features: 90% profit split, $10M+ paid out, daily Mon–Fri payouts, and only one way to fail the evaluation.
BluSky covers futures on indices, commodities, and bonds. Platforms: Volumetrica, Rithmic, NinjaTrader, Tickblaze, Tradesea, Tradovate, Deepcharts, ONYX, TrendSpider. Payments via Rise Pay and Gusto.
Firm Overview
| Firm | BluSky Trading (BluSky Trading Company LLC) |
| Type | Simulated futures prop trading | Futures only |
| Tagline | The Funded Futures Prop Firm For Serious Traders |
| Paid Out | Over $10M paid out to traders |
| Profit Split | 90% trader / 10% BluSky (at all times unless Risk Team Review) |
| Payouts | Daily Mon to Fri. Before 11AM ET same day, after 11AM ET next business day |
| Payment Methods | Rise Pay (riseworks.io) and Gusto.com |
| Plan Types | Launch / Propel Premium / Propel Static / Orbit / Instant Sim Funded / Direct 2 Funded |
| Account Sizes | 25K to 300K depending on plan |
| Platforms | Volumetrica | Rithmic | NinjaTrader | Tickblaze | Tradesea | Tradovate | Deepcharts | ONYX | TrendSpider |
| Community | Discord (daily coaching) | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter/X |
| Only Eval Fail Mode | Fall below EOD trailing minimum balance. Nothing else. |
| Instant Funding | Instant Sim Funded available. Skip evaluation entirely. |
| Pricing Reference | 100K account: $497/month + $99 activation (verify current pricing at blusky.pro) |
All Six Plan Types: Master Comparison
| Plan | Phases | Consistency (Eval) | DD Type | Activation Fee | Split | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | 4 | 50% eval / 30% BluLive | EOD Trailing | $99/$149 (deferred) | 90% | Entry-level, lowest upfront cost |
| Propel Premium | 4 | 34% (21% for 300K) | EOD Trailing | None | 90% | Flagship plan, no activation fee |
| Propel Static | 4 | 34% (21% for 300K) | Static (fixed) | None | 90% | Predictable static drawdown floor |
| Orbit | 4 | None in eval, pass in 1 day | EOD Trailing | None | 90% | Fastest path, evaluation with no consistency |
| Instant Sim Funded | 2 (skip eval) | 21% (intraday trailing) | Intraday Trailing | None | 80% | No evaluation required |
| Direct 2 Funded | 2 (skip eval) | 21% consistency | Static $2,500 | None | 50% to 80% | Immediate funded, split grows after 30 days |
The Most Important Rule: EOD Trailing Drawdown
On all evaluation plans (Launch, Propel Premium, Static, Orbit), there is only one way to fail: fall below the EOD trailing minimum balance. This floor increases with each new highest end-of-day balance, calculated at 6PM. It never decreases with losses. Example: a 50K account starts with a $48,000 minimum, trailing by $2,000. If the account reaches $50,750 EOD, the new minimum becomes $48,750. If a subsequent trade brings the balance back to $50,300, the minimum stays at $48,750. It never drops.
What does not fail the evaluation: trading news events (at own risk), using too many contracts (system auto-limits), trading wrong hours (auto-liquidate approximately 15 minutes before close). This model is significantly more trader-friendly than firms with daily hard-breach loss limits.
Orbit: Fastest Evaluation (Pass in 1 Day)
| Phase | Consistency | Timeline | Key Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Evaluation | None, no consistency rule | Pass in as little as 1 day | Hit profit target with no single-day restriction |
| Phase 2: BluLive/Buffer | 50% consistency | Pass in as little as 2 days | Buffer profits toward Sim Funded |
| Phase 3: Sim Funded | 40% consistency | 3 days to first payout eligible | Daily payouts Mon to Fri available |
| Phase 4: Brokerage | Static floor | Invite valid 7 days | No daily loss limit in brokerage |
Orbit is the only BluSky plan with no consistency rule during evaluation. A single exceptional trading day can be enough to pass Phase 1. It is the fastest path to funding in the entire BluSky lineup.
Instant Sim Funded: Skip the Evaluation
| Spec | Instant Sim Funded Detail |
|---|---|
| Starting Balance | $50,000 |
| Drawdown | $2,000 intraday trailing, locks at $51K when balance hits $53K |
| Account Failure | Balance falls below -$2,000 overall drawdown |
| Daily Loss Limit | $1,000/day. Exceeding it pauses trading until next day (not a hard fail) |
| Max Position | 5 mini contracts or 50 micro contracts |
| Consistency | 21% rule, best day no more than 21% of total net profits |
| Profit Split | 80% trader / 20% BluSky |
| Payout Eligibility | Only on balance above $53,000 |
| Max Accounts | Up to 3 Instant Sim Funded accounts per trader |
| Weekly Payout Cap | $2,500 per rolling 7-day window (per account) |
| Max Potential | $7,500/week across 3 accounts |
| Resets | Not available |
| Inactivity | Must trade once every 30 days |
Instant Sim Funded is ideal for traders who want to avoid the evaluation phase entirely. The split is 80% (compared to 90% on evaluation plans). The $1,000 daily loss limit pauses trading: it does not close the account. The intraday trailing drawdown locks at $51,000 once balance exceeds $53,000, protecting accumulated profits.
SFA Payout Caps: Rolling 7-Day Window
| Account Size | 7-Day Rolling Payout Cap |
|---|---|
| 25K | $1,500 |
| 50K | $2,500 |
| 100K | $3,000 |
| 150K Static | $1,500 |
| 200K Static | $2,500 |
| 300K Static | $3,000 |
Caps operate on a rolling 7-day window, not a fixed calendar week. Each individual payout opens back up exactly 7 days after being requested. Up to 3 SFAs simultaneously means a maximum potential of $9,000/week. Minimum withdrawal is $250. Traders must have traded $250 or more between payout requests.
Trading Rules Summary
- Eval: only one fail mode, fall below the EOD trailing minimum balance.
- News trading: allowed at own risk, on both challenge and funded accounts.
- Trading hours: close before 5PM EST recommended (auto-liquidate around 4:45PM).
- Daily payouts Mon to Fri. Minimum $250. Rolling 7-day window.
- Stop trading after $5K daily profit or $10K weekly, which triggers a review.
- Support Review Ticket required before $10K total profit per SFA.
- Brokerage: no daily loss limit, full trading freedom.
- SFA inactivity: 30 days without meaningful trading risks closure.
- Brokerage invitation valid 7 calendar days, fast onboarding required.
Pros & Cons
PROS
- ✓ 90/10 profit split: 90% to the trader, best in the futures prop space
- ✓ $10M+ paid out: verified, real track record of paying traders
- ✓ Daily payouts Monday through Friday, no minimum trading days to wait
- ✓ EOD trailing drawdown on evaluation plans: only updates at end of day, never intraday
- ✓ Only one way to fail the evaluation: fall below the EOD trailing minimum balance
- ✓ News trading, wrong hours, and too many contracts do not fail the evaluation
- ✓ No daily loss limit in Live Brokerage phase: trade with maximum freedom once funded
- ✓ Orbit: no consistency rule during evaluation, pass in as little as one day
- ✓ Orbit: reach first payout within 3 days of being in Sim Funded
- ✓ Instant Sim Funded: skip evaluation entirely, immediate access to funded trading
- ✓ Up to 3 Sim Funded Accounts simultaneously, multiple income streams
- ✓ Rolling 7-day payout caps, not a rigid calendar week, for maximum flexibility
- ✓ No activation fee on Propel Premium, Static, and Orbit plans
- ✓ Path to Live Brokerage up to $30K combined profit across 3 SFAs
- ✓ Multiple platforms: Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tickblaze, Tradesea, Tradovate, Deepcharts, NinjaTrader, ONYX
- ✓ Free Discord coaching with daily strategy sessions, real educational value
- ✓ TrustPilot rated, PropScore badge, strong community of traders
- ✓ Daily loss limit in Sim Funded is a pause, not a hard account failure, on evaluation-based plans
CONS
- ✗ Pricing varies by plan type, size, and platform, so research thoroughly before purchasing
- ✗ Launch Plans require a deferred activation fee ($99/$149) due after passing Phase 1
- ✗ 4-phase structure (Launch/Premium/Static) adds an intermediate BluLive stage before full SFA
- ✗ Evaluation consistency rules (34% to 50%) require pacing large profitable days
- ✗ Orbit 200K has only 2 mini / 20 micro contracts, unusually limited for the account size
- ✗ Instant Sim Funded: 80% split, compared to 90% on evaluation-based funded plans
- ✗ Direct 2 Funded: starts at a 50/50 split, reaching 80/20 only after 30 trading days
- ✗ $5K daily / $10K weekly profit limits trigger a review on Sim Funded accounts
- ✗ Trading suspended during payout reviews, which can take up to 5 trading days
- ✗ 30-day inactivity rule on Sim Funded accounts
- ✗ Brokerage invitation valid only 7 days, so onboarding must be fast
- ✗ No resets available on Instant Sim Funded or Direct 2 Funded accounts
- ✗ Orbit SFAs use a single centralized brokerage account, a unique structure to understand
- ✗ Stocks product exists but is separate, not part of the futures program
Verdict
BluSky Trading is one of the best-structured futures prop firms in 2026. The 90% profit split is best-in-class. Daily Mon to Fri payouts with no minimum trading days required is a genuine competitive advantage. The EOD trailing drawdown model with one fail mode is one of the most transparent and trader-friendly in the industry. Orbit enables funding in a single day with no consistency restriction. Instant Sim Funded provides immediate access without evaluation. The Discord community and free coaching add real value beyond just capital access.
Recommended entry: Orbit (50K or 100K) for the fastest funding path: evaluation with no consistency rule, payout possible within 3 days. Instant Sim Funded for immediate funded access (80% split). Propel Premium for systematic traders. Verify current pricing at blusky.pro.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plan categories does BluSky offer?
BluSky offers six account types across three main categories. Evaluation-based plans include Launch (entry-level, 50% consistency during evaluation, deferred activation fee), Propel Premium (34% consistency, EOD trailing drawdown, no activation fee), and Propel Static / Static Growth (34% consistency, static drawdown that never moves, no activation fee, up to 300K). Orbit plans have no consistency in the evaluation phase, allowing a pass in as little as one day, then 50% consistency in BluLive and 40% in Sim Funded. No-evaluation plans include Instant Sim Funded (50K account, straight to Sim Funded, intraday trailing drawdown, 80% split, up to 3 accounts) and Direct 2 Funded ($3,500 starting balance, 50% to 80% split after 30 trading days).
How does the 90/10 profit split work?
Once in Sim Funded or Live Brokerage on any evaluation-based plan (Launch, Propel Premium, Propel Static, or Orbit), the profit split is 90% to the trader and 10% to BluSky. This applies at all times unless a Risk Team Review results in a change. There are no minimum trading days to access payouts, only that the balance must be above the initial starting balance in Sim Funded or Brokerage. The Instant Sim Funded plan uses an 80% split. The Direct 2 Funded plan starts at 50% and grows to 80% after 30 trading days.
How does the EOD trailing drawdown work at BluSky?
The EOD trailing drawdown is the most important evaluation rule to understand. The minimum balance floor increases whenever the account reaches a new highest end-of-day balance, calculated at 6PM. It never decreases with losses, only increases with profits. For example, a 50K account starts with a $48,000 minimum balance, trailing by $2,000. If the account reaches $50,750 by end of day, the new minimum becomes $48,750. If a subsequent trade brings the balance back to $50,300, the minimum stays at $48,750: it does not drop. The floor only rises, never falls. This trailing drawdown carries over to the Sim Funded and Brokerage phases, where it converts to a static floor.
What is the Orbit plan and why can it be passed in one day?
Orbit is BluSky's fastest evaluation plan. It is unique because Phase 1 (the evaluation) has no consistency rule. With no consistency requirement, traders can hit the profit target in a single day without any restriction on what percentage of profits comes from one session. Phase 2 (BluLive/Buffer) requires 50% consistency and can be passed in as little as 2 days. Phase 3 (Sim Funded) has 40% consistency and allows payouts within 3 days. The Orbit plan also uses a single centralized brokerage account for all sub-accounts. Orbit plan sizes are 50K (5 mini / 50 micro), 100K (10 mini / 100 micro), and 200K (2 mini / 20 micro, with the 200K carrying limited contracts).
What is the Instant Sim Funded account?
Instant Sim Funded is BluSky's no-evaluation option. There is no evaluation phase: the trader begins directly on a $50,000 Sim Funded account. The drawdown is $2,000 intraday trailing, tracking the highest intraday balance, and locks at $51,000 once the account balance surpasses $53,000. A $1,000 daily loss limit applies; exceeding it pauses trading until the next day rather than causing a hard account failure. The 21% consistency rule applies, meaning no single day can exceed 21% of total net profits. The profit split is 80% to the trader. Payouts can be requested every day, only on balance above $53,000. Up to 3 Instant Sim Funded accounts are allowed. No resets are available on these accounts. The weekly payout cap is $2,500 per rolling 7 days per account.
How do daily payouts work at BluSky?
Once in Sim Funded or Brokerage, payouts are available every day Monday through Friday. Requests submitted before 11AM ET on a trading day are processed that same day. Requests after 11AM ET are processed the next business day. Transfer times are typically 1 to 3 business days depending on bank and method. The minimum withdrawal is $250, and traders must have traded $250 or more between payout requests to prevent contract-flipping. Rolling 7-day payout caps apply by account size: $1,500 for 25K, $2,500 for 50K, $3,000 for 100K, $1,500 for 150K Static, $2,500 for 200K Static, and $3,000 for 300K Static. Payment processors are Rise Pay (riseworks.io) and Gusto.com. Payouts must be claimed within 30 days or they are forfeited.
What is the BluLive/Buffer stage?
BluLive is an intermediate stage between passing the evaluation and entering the full Sim Funded phase. It eliminates the week-long wait typically associated with broker account setup. During BluLive, the trader continues trading under the same consistency rules as the evaluation (30% for Premium/Static, 50% for Orbit, 30% for Launch) until the target profit is reached. Once reached, the account transitions to Sim Funded in one day. Profits during BluLive build the funded buffer one-to-one up to the account-type maximum. Traders must stop trading once the BluLive target is reached, since excess profits are not transferred. The BluLive stage has its own reset fee of $250, escalating with subsequent resets, if the trader fails it after having passed the evaluation.
What is the Direct 2 Funded plan?
Direct 2 Funded gives traders immediate access to a funded account starting at a $3,500 balance, with $2,500 of drawdown available (the account fails if balance falls below $1,000). The daily loss limit is $2,000 per day; exceeding it pauses trading until the next day rather than causing a hard failure. A negative day rule applies: a maximum of 3 negative days in any rolling 10 trading days. The 21% consistency rule also applies. The profit split starts at 50% for the first 30 trading days, then increases to 80%. Payouts are available once the balance is above $3,500, with a weekly cap of $3,000. Up to 3 D2F accounts are permitted. No resets are available. The account progresses to brokerage following the standard path.
What SFA payout caps apply?
Sim Funded Account payout caps operate on a rolling 7-day window, not a fixed calendar week. The cap resets exactly 7 days after each individual payout request, not at the start of each week. The caps by account size are $1,500 for 25K accounts, $2,500 for 50K accounts, $3,000 for 100K accounts, $1,500 for 150K Static accounts, $2,500 for 200K Static accounts, and $3,000 for 300K Static accounts. With up to 3 SFAs simultaneously, the maximum theoretical weekly payout potential is $9,000 across three 50K accounts or across various account combinations. There is no cap once trading transitions to Live Brokerage.
What happens after earning $10,000 in Sim Funded?
Before a Sim Funded account's total profit, including all previous payouts, reaches $10,000, the trader must open a Support Review Ticket. Trading during the review period results in automatic account forfeiture. Reviews can take up to 5 trading days. Upon approval, up to $10,000 per account (minus previously taken payouts) transfers to Live Brokerage. For example, $10,500 total earned with $6,000 already withdrawn means $4,000 starts the live account. The maximum transferable across all 3 SFAs combined is $30,000. The Risk Team may determine a trader is not yet ready for brokerage, in which case trading continues on the Sim Funded account with a follow-up review allowed later.
