Alpha Futures7.8/10 4.4 (6.2K)
VS
BluSky8.2/10 4.7 (933)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Alpha Futures vs BluSky

Zero 50K vs Launch 50K

11 rules compared
4Alpha Futures better
3Ties
4BluSky better

BluSky gets you funded for $11 less.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are futures firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
Alpha FuturesBluSky
Cost to get funded
$169
$158
BluSky $11 less
Evaluation price
$169monthly
$59monthly
BluSky $110 less
Activation fee
None
$99
Alpha Futures $99 less
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
$3,000 (6%)
Tie
Maximum loss
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
Tie
Minimum trading days
1
2
Alpha Futures fewer days
Profit split
90%
90%
Tie
Restricted countries
60
92
Alpha Futures fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.8
8.2
BluSky rated higher
Daily loss limit
$1,000
None
BluSky has no forced limit
Consistency rule
None in evaluation; 40% when funded
55% in the evaluation (34% in the buffer)
Alpha Futures is less restrictive
Payouts
Weekly, after 5 winning days of $200+; max $1,500 per request
Daily, Monday to Friday, above the buffer
BluSky pays out faster
Platforms
Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader, ProjectX
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Bookmap
BluSky supports more platforms

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose Alpha Futures if…
7.8/10 4.4 (6.2K)
  • You don’t want to pay an activation fee after passing.
  • You trade on ProjectX.
Choose BluSky if…
8.2/10 4.7 (933)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($158 vs $169).
  • You don’t want a forced daily loss limit.
  • You trade on Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart.
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