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Apex Trader Funding vs Blueberry Funded
How Apex Trader Funding and Blueberry Funded stack up on profit split, pricing, payouts and the rules that bind a funded account — advertised claims separated from what we could verify.
Strong value and flexibility for active futures traders, balanced against simulated-funding mechanics and a strict trailing drawdown.
Clear rules and flexible payouts; verify platform and corporate details.
On our five-dimension scorecard, Apex Trader Funding rates marginally higher overall — but the dimension-by-dimension breakdown below matters more than the average.
Advertised maximums
The numbers, head-to-head
Headline figures from the structured plan data for each firm. “Up to” splits and max funding are ceilings reached via tiers or scaling — not the figure every trader gets.
Profit split — headline maximum (%)
Higher is betterEntry price — lowest advertised ($)
Lower is betterMax funding — headline ($)
Higher is betterOur editorial scorecard (0–5)
Who wins each dimension
| Dimension | Apex Trader Funding | Blueberry Funded | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 5.0 | 4.0 | Apex Trader Funding |
| Profit split | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Payout speed | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Rules flexibility | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Transparency | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
Scores are The Prop Examiner’s editorial assessment, not user reviews. See our methodology.
Advertised vs verified
At a glance
Apex Trader Funding
Blueberry Funded
- Payout minimum & methods
- Minimum threshold and methods not on homepageverify before launch
What actually binds you
Key trading rules compared
Apex Trader Funding
| Phase / model | Rule | Published value |
|---|---|---|
| Intraday eval | Profit target | 25K $1,500; 50K $3,000; 100K $6,000; 150K $9,000 |
| Intraday eval | Trailing drawdown | Follows Peak Balance (incl. unrealized); 25K $1,000 → 150K $4,000 |
| Intraday eval | Daily loss limit | None in eval (optional DLL; EOD Trail option offered) |
| Intraday eval | Contract limits | 25K 4 (40 micro); 50K 6; 100K 8; 150K 12 |
| Eval | Minimum trading days | None — may pass in a single day (30-day access) |
| Funded (PA) | Consistency | 50% consistency rule applies (none in eval) |
| All | Prohibited styles | No hedging/offsetting across accounts; rule-circumvention closes the account |
Blueberry Funded
| Phase / model | Rule | Published value |
|---|---|---|
| Instant | Profit target | None |
| Single-phase | Profit target | 10% |
| Two-phase (P1/P2) | Profit target | 8% / 6% |
| Varies | Daily loss limit | 2%–5% (Instant Elite has none) |
| Evaluation | Max overall loss | 4%–10% static |
| Instant | Max overall loss | Trailing Lock |
| Varies | Minimum trading days | 3 days/phase or 5 days depending on plan |
| All | Consistency | None specified across listed plans |
| All | Prohibited styles | External signal/copy trading prohibited; Martingale & grid allowed |
Rules vary by product. For a plan-by-plan comparison, use the account comparison tool.
Balanced view
Pros & cons
Apex Trader Funding
Strengths
- One-time evaluation fee (no recurring billing on new products) with frequent deep discount codes.
- 100% of requested rewards retained in simulated funded accounts, with a 5-trading-day cadence.
- No minimum trading days and no consistency rule in the evaluation — can pass quickly.
- Up to 20 accounts allowed and multiple platform/data vendors to choose from.
Cons & open risks
- Performance Accounts are explicitly simulated; payouts are discretionary, and 6 payouts close the PA.
- The Intraday Trailing Drawdown follows peak balance including unrealized gains — punishing if you give back open profit.
- A 50% consistency rule applies to funded accounts even though the eval has none.
- Site states services are intended for US users only — international eligibility must be checked.
Blueberry Funded
Strengths
- Broker-backed model positioning, emphasised as a trust/execution differentiator.
- Very low entry sizes available ($1.25K Instant), useful for testing the product.
- Clear daily-loss/drawdown structure with static drawdown on evaluation plans.
- Flexible payout cadence (14-day default, 7-day and on-demand options).
- States no consistency rule on listed plans and permits Martingale/grid.
Cons & open risks
- Founding year, HQ, and legal entity are not disclosed on the homepage.
- Specific trading platform names are not detailed on the homepage.
- Crypto leverage is low (1:2), which may not suit some strategies.
- 'Trailing Lock' drawdown on instant accounts behaves differently from static drawdown.
- Promotional pricing (40% off) obscures the standard non-promo cost.
Our take
Which should you choose?
Apex Trader Funding rates marginally higher on our scorecard, but "better" depends on what you trade and the rules you can live within. Read each verdict, then verify the figures for your exact product before buying.
Apex is a high-volume futures evaluation firm with trader-friendly mechanics — one-time fees, fast passes, and 100% requested rewards in sim funded accounts — frequently paired with steep discount codes. The trade-offs are a simulated funded environment with discretionary payouts, a peak-balance trailing drawdown, and a 6-payout-per-account cap. The Prop Examiner has no affiliate relationship with Apex at this time.
Blueberry Funded markets itself on a broker-backed model with a clear rule structure, low entry sizes, and flexible payout options. The main open questions are corporate transparency (founding/HQ) and the specific platforms behind the accounts.
Affiliate disclosure: The Prop Examiner is an independent project and may earn a commission if you sign up through some of our links. We are not affiliated with any firm reviewed. Trading challenges are simulated/educational products; no profits or payouts are guaranteed.
Common questions
Apex Trader Funding vs Blueberry Funded FAQ
- Is Apex Trader Funding or Blueberry Funded better?
- Our independent ratings: Apex Trader Funding 4.0/5, Blueberry Funded 3.6/5. Apex Trader Funding edges it on our scorecard, but the right pick depends on your market, budget and the rules you can trade within.
- Which is cheaper to start, Apex Trader Funding or Blueberry Funded?
- Lowest advertised entry price: Apex Trader Funding from $100, Blueberry Funded from $145. Apex Trader Funding has the lower starting price, but compare like-for-like account sizes — cheapest is not always best value.
- Which has the higher profit split, Apex Trader Funding or Blueberry Funded?
- Headline ("up to") maximums: Apex Trader Funding 100%, Blueberry Funded 90%. Apex Trader Funding advertises the higher ceiling — but top splits are usually gated behind tiers or scaling, not what every trader gets.
- Does Apex Trader Funding or Blueberry Funded pay out faster?
- Apex Trader Funding: 5 trading days between payouts; $500 minimum; max 6 payouts per PA then it closes. Blueberry Funded: 14-day cycle, with 7-day and on-demand options available. Payout speed and eligibility depend on the product and on meeting each firm's rules; no payout is guaranteed.
Cited & dated
Sources
Figures trace to each firm’s own pages, accessed on the dates shown. Re-verify before relying on any number — pricing and promos change.
- 1.Apex — homepage / product selector & instruments· accessed 2026-06-17
- 2.Apex — Intraday Trailing Drawdown Evaluations (Help Center)· accessed 2026-06-17
- 3.Apex — Intraday Trailing Drawdown Payouts (Help Center)· accessed 2026-06-17
- 4.Apex — Payouts page· accessed 2026-06-17
- 5.Blueberry Funded — homepage· accessed 2026-06-17
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