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Blueberry Funded vs FTMO
How Blueberry Funded and FTMO stack up on profit split, pricing, payouts and the rules that bind a funded account — advertised claims separated from what we could verify.
Evidence desk · Independent analysisLast updated
Clear rules and flexible payouts; verify platform and corporate details.
The established benchmark: long track record, transparent objectives, documented scaling plan; $200K per-account ceiling before scaling.
Advertised maximums
The numbers, head-to-head
Headline figures from the structured plan data for each firm. “Up to” splits and max funding are ceilings reached via tiers or scaling — not the figure every trader gets.
Profit split — headline maximum (%)
Higher is betterBlueberry FundedBest
90%
FTMOBest
90%
Entry price — lowest advertised ($)
Lower is betterBlueberry FundedBest
$145
FTMO
$155
Max funding — headline ($)
Higher is betterBlueberry FundedBest
$200K
FTMOBest
$200K
Our editorial scorecard (0–5)
Who wins each dimension
| Dimension | Blueberry Funded | FTMO | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & value | 4.0 | 3.0 | Blueberry Funded |
| Profit split | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Payout speed | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Rules flexibility | 4.0 | 4.0 | Tie |
| Transparency | 4.0 | 5.0 | FTMO |
Scores are The Prop Examiner’s editorial assessment, not user reviews. See our methodology.
Advertised vs verified
At a glance
Blueberry Funded
- Payout minimum & methods
- Minimum threshold and methods not on homepageverify before launch
FTMO
What actually binds you
Key trading rules compared
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 |
FTMO
| Phase / model | Rule | Published value |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | Profit target | 10% |
| 2-Step | Profit target | 10% (phase 1) + 5% (phase 2) |
| 1-Step | Daily loss limit | 3% |
| 2-Step | Daily loss limit | 5% |
| All | Max loss | 10% (1-Step uses end-of-day trailing) |
| 2-Step | Minimum trading days | 4 days |
Rules vary by product. For a plan-by-plan comparison, use the account comparison tool.
Balanced view
Pros & cons
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.
FTMO
Strengths
- Long operating history and one of the most widely reviewed prop firms.
- Clear, published trading objectives and a documented scaling plan.
- 2-Step fee is refunded with the first reward.
- Both 1-Step (90% split) and 2-Step models available.
Cons & open risks
- Account sizes top out at $200K per account (scaling needed beyond that).
- 1-Step fee is not refunded after passing.
- Live checkout pricing and promos were not exposed without the purchase flow.
- As with all prop challenges, most buyers do not reach a payout.
Our take
Which should you choose?
These two are closely matched — "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.
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.
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FTMO is the established benchmark in this space: a long track record, transparent objectives, and a documented scaling plan. The main limitations are a $200K per-account ceiling before scaling and a 1-Step fee that is not refunded. We could not confirm live pricing without entering checkout, so price-shop on the day you buy.
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Common questions
Blueberry Funded vs FTMO FAQ
- Is Blueberry Funded or FTMO better?
- Our independent ratings: Blueberry Funded 3.6/5, FTMO 4.4/5. They are closely matched on our scorecard — the right pick depends on your market, budget and the rules you can trade within.
- Which is cheaper to start, Blueberry Funded or FTMO?
- Lowest advertised entry price: Blueberry Funded from $145, FTMO from $155. Blueberry Funded has the lower starting price, but compare like-for-like account sizes — cheapest is not always best value.
- Which has the higher profit split, Blueberry Funded or FTMO?
- Headline ("up to") maximums: Blueberry Funded 90%, FTMO 90%. Blueberry Funded advertises the higher ceiling — but top splits are usually gated behind tiers or scaling, not what every trader gets.
- Does Blueberry Funded or FTMO pay out faster?
- Blueberry Funded: 14-day cycle, with 7-day and on-demand options available. FTMO: 2-Step rewards processed bi-weekly; ~8h avg processing stated. 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.Blueberry Funded — homepage· accessed 2026-06-17
- 2.FTMO — how it works· accessed 2026-06-17
- 3.FTMO — trading objectives· accessed 2026-06-17
- 4.FTMO — reward, growth & scaling plan· accessed 2026-06-17
- 5.FTMO — why is there a fee (refund terms)· accessed 2026-06-17
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