Blueberry Funded vs FTMO – Prop Firm Comparison
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FTMO product scope: The FTMO rules, fees, platforms and reward terms on this page describe its CFD 1-Step and 2-Step programs. FTMO also offers separate Futures Growth and Pro programs, with their own subscriptions, reset fees, risk limits and payout conditions. Use the official Futures comparison for those accounts.
Introduction
This comparison weighs Blueberry Funded against FTMO. Blueberry Funded is a broker-backed prop firm launched in 2024 (supported by the Blueberry Markets brokerage), built around no-time-limit evaluations, instant-funding options and simulated capital that scales up to $2,000,000. FTMO, founded in 2015 in Prague, is one of the most established and most-reviewed firms in the industry. The original comparison used June 2026 sources. The FTMO program, trial, platform and reward details below have since been refreshed from its official documentation.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Blueberry Funded | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
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| Founded | 2024-08 | 2015 |
| Profit Split | 80% on most plans, 85% bi-weekly on Flex 1-Step, up to 90% through scaling | 80-90% (2-Step); 90% flat (1-Step) |
| Maximum Account Size | $200,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Evaluation Phases | 1 or 2, plus two instant plans with no evaluation | 1 phase (1-Step); 2 phases (2-Step) |
| Trustpilot Rating | Rating unavailable on Trustpilot official website (1,725 reviews, 35% one star) | 4.8/5 (43,791 reviews) |
| Expert Grade | 7.8 | 9.1 |
Program Types
| Program | Blueberry Funded | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level Program | Synthetic Indices from $25, or 1-Step from $44 | Yes |
| Advanced Program | Prime 2-Step to $200K | FTMO Challenge + Verification |
| Scaling Options | 25% every 3 months to a simulated $2,000,000, split up to 90% | Yes |
| Demo Account | No | Free Trials for 1-Step and 2-Step; practice only, not qualification |
Rules & Assessment
| Criteria | Blueberry Funded | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | 10% 1-Step; 12% Flex; 8% then 6% Prime; 10% then 5% Synthetic; none on Instant Elite or Lite | 10% then 5% (2-Step); 10% (1-Step) |
| Maximum Drawdown | 6% static 1-Step; 12% static Flex; 10% trailing Prime; 10% trailing Instant Elite; 4% trailing Instant Lite; 10% Synthetic | 10% static (2-Step); 10% trailing (1-Step) |
| Minimum Trading Days | 3 per phase on 1-Step and Prime; none on Flex or Instant Lite; 5 on Instant Elite; 3 on Synthetic | 4 per phase (2-Step); none (1-Step) |
| News Trading | Allowed except on Flex 1-Step, where high-impact news trading is banned and a second strike cuts the split from 85% to 60% | Restricted on Standard; unrestricted on Swing |
Fees & Pricing
| Option | Blueberry Funded | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| $1.25K Account | USD 42.50 / Blueberry Instant Lite / One-time | Not offered |
| $2.5K Account | USD 37 / Blueberry Prime 2-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| $5K Account | USD 44 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| $10K Account | USD 82.50 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | EUR 89 / FTMO 2-Step / One-time |
| $25K Account | USD 165 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | EUR 250 / FTMO 2-Step / One-time |
| $50K Account | USD 302.50 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | EUR 345 / FTMO 2-Step / One-time |
| $100K Account | USD 605 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | EUR 540 / FTMO 2-Step / One-time |
| $200K Account | USD 1210 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | EUR 1080 / FTMO 2-Step / One-time |
| Coupons / Discount | Blueberry Funded discount | FTMO discount |
Platforms & Markets
| Feature | Blueberry Funded | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker only (TradingView is not offered) | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| Indices | Yes | Yes |
| Commodities | Yes | Yes |
| Cryptocurrencies | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | Not listed | Available |
| EA/Algo Trading | Allowed, but martingale, grid, tick scalping, high-frequency trading and latency arbitrage are prohibited, with a 5-minute minimum hold | Yes |
Payout
| Feature | Blueberry Funded | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Payout Terms | First withdrawal 14 days after activation, or 7 days with a paid add-on. Minimum $100, $200 on Synthetic, 1% of initial balance on Flex. Paid by crypto, Rise, or into a Blueberry Markets trading account. | Request from day 14 after the first trade on the specific account, subject to eligibility; close all positions and pending orders. Review usually 1–2 business days; payment usually 1–2 business days after invoice approval. |
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Verdict
| Key Element | Blueberry Funded | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Strengths | Genuine broker backing with payouts payable into a Blueberry Markets account, Cheap evaluations from $25 synthetic and $44 forex, Instant Elite has no daily drawdown at all, Scaling 25% every 3 months to a simulated $2M with a split up to 90%, Public rules document and a live timestamped payout tracker, Account reset option instead of a full rebuy | Full fee refund on 2-Step; static drawdown; no consistency rules; zero withdrawal commission; scaling to $2M |
| Weaknesses | Not available to residents of the United States or Australia, No payout on demand, first withdrawal at 14 days, Trustpilot rating unavailable on Trustpilot official website with 35% one-star reviews, Martingale, grid and scalping prohibited with a 5-minute minimum hold, Flex cuts the split from 85% to 60% on a second news strike, Self-reported trader counts differ across the firm own pages, MT5 and TradeLocker only, no TradingView | No reset product; 1-Step fee never refunded; 50% Best Day Rule blocks payouts; 1-Step payout resets buffer |
| Best For | Discretionary swing and intraday traders outside the US and Australia who want a cheap evaluation from a broker-backed firm and intend to withdraw regularly | 2-Step recommended for most; 1-Step only if 90% split outweighs other concerns |
Conclusion and Final Recommendation
Choose Blueberry Funded if you want a broker-backed environment, no time limits, an instant-funding option, low gold spreads, and a wider ladder of entry sizes starting at $2.5K. Consider FTMO if you want a choice of 1-Step or 2-Step evaluations and MT4, MT5, cTrader or TradingView. Its Free Trials let you practise before buying.8/5 across 43,000+ reviews) are your priorities. Compare the exact program terms, rather than treating either firm’s maximum advertised split or scaling ceiling as every account’s starting conditions.
Verify current rules, pricing and terms on each firm’s website before purchasing.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know about Blueberry Funded’s programs?
Blueberry Funded offers evaluation programs and Instant Elite/Lite simulated accounts. Their requirements differ, so the program name and purchase date are important. Blueberry Funded official rules; Blueberry Funded official program information.
What should I know about FTMO’s programs?
FTMO offers a one-phase 1-Step and a two-phase 2-Step evaluation. The 2-Step has targets of 10% then 5%, a 5% daily loss limit and four minimum trading days per phase. The 1-Step has a 10% target, a 3% daily loss limit, no minimum trading days and a 50% Best Day Rule. Both have unlimited completion time. FTMO program comparison.
FTMO offers Free Trials for both evaluation models; they are practice accounts, not a qualification route. Supported platforms are MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView, selected in the Challenge configurator.
How do payouts differ between Blueberry Funded and FTMO?
Instant Lite accounts purchased on or after August 17, 2026 list an 80% split, a 14-day payout cycle and a $100 realised-profit requirement. Blueberry Funded official rules; Blueberry Funded official program information.
FTMO pays a 90% reward share on 1-Step and 80% on 2-Step, rising to 90% under applicable scaling or premium conditions. Requests can be made from day 14 after the first trade on the specific account, subject to eligibility, with all positions and pending orders closed. Review usually takes 1–2 business days; payment usually follows within 1–2 business days after invoice approval. FTMO reward terms.
Which account rules matter when comparing Blueberry Funded and FTMO?
Current Instant Lite has a 4% trailing maximum drawdown, 2% daily drawdown, 1.5% risk-per-trade-idea limit and 15% payout consistency check. It has no evaluation or minimum trading-day requirement. Blueberry Funded official rules; Blueberry Funded official program information.
Do not apply the 2-Step objectives to 1-Step: drawdown and consistency requirements differ. Both routes have no maximum evaluation completion period. FTMO official rules; FTMO official program information.
Is Blueberry Funded or FTMO automatically the better choice?
No. The two firms lead on different things: Blueberry Funded has the cheaper entry at USD 37 and unrestricted news trading, while FTMO has the larger funded ceiling at $2M. Which of those matters more depends on how you actually trade, so compare how each firm measures drawdown, the total fee once add-ons and resets are included and platform availability, rather than the headline numbers. If you fail an evaluation, do not assume either firm offers a fixed reset discount: check the reset terms for the specific account you bought.
How We Compared Blueberry Funded and FTMO
Both firms on this page carry a JoinProp Rating out of 10. We produce that rating with the same 9-factor methodology we apply to every firm we review: payout reliability (20%), fee structure (15%), drawdown rules (15%), profit split (15%), evaluation terms (10%), trading rules (10%), support access and responsiveness (5%), scaling plan (5%), and track record and transparency (5%).
The inputs come from our firm reviews, not from this page. For each firm we work from the current terms and conditions rather than marketing pages, track rule and pricing changes over time, and read payout and support reports across Trustpilot, Reddit and Discord, looking for recurring patterns rather than isolated complaints. Every firm is re-checked at least every 90 days, or sooner after a material change. Affiliate relationships have no effect on any rating, and ratings are never sold.
The tables above show the evidence behind those factors. A few rows, including trading platforms, available instruments, maximum account size and demo availability, are there to help you judge fit and do not affect either rating.
Read our full ranking methodology
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