Blueberry Funded vs Topstep – Prop Firm Comparison
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Introduction
This comparison weighs Blueberry Funded, a broker-backed multi-asset prop firm launched in 2024, against Topstep, a long-established futures prop firm. All figures were taken from each firm’s live website and public Trustpilot profile in June 2026.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Blueberry Funded | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
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| Founded | 2024-08 | 2012 |
| Profit Split | 80% on most plans, 85% bi-weekly on Flex 1-Step, up to 90% through scaling | 100% first $10,000, then 90/10 |
| Maximum Account Size | $200,000 | $150,000 |
| Evaluation Phases | 1 or 2, plus two instant plans with no evaluation | 1 |
| Trustpilot Rating | Rating unavailable on Trustpilot official website (1,725 reviews, 35% one star) | 3.4 |
| Expert Grade | 7.8 | 9 |
Program Types
| Program | Blueberry Funded | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level Program | Synthetic Indices from $25, or 1-Step from $44 | Yes |
| Advanced Program | Prime 2-Step to $200K | — |
| Scaling Options | 25% every 3 months to a simulated $2,000,000, split up to 90% | No |
| Demo Account | No | No |
Rules & Assessment
| Criteria | Blueberry Funded | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | 10% 1-Step; 12% Flex; 8% then 6% Prime; 10% then 5% Synthetic; none on Instant Elite or Lite | 6% |
| Maximum Drawdown | 6% static 1-Step; 12% static Flex; 10% trailing Prime; 10% trailing Instant Elite; 4% trailing Instant Lite; 10% Synthetic | Trailing MLL: $2,000-$4,500 |
| Minimum Trading Days | 3 per phase on 1-Step and Prime; none on Flex or Instant Lite; 5 on Instant Elite; 3 on Synthetic | 5 |
| 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% | Yes |
Fees & Pricing
| Option | Blueberry Funded | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| CFD $1.25K Account | USD 42.50 / Blueberry Instant Lite / One-time | Not offered |
| CFD $2.5K Account | USD 37 / Blueberry Prime 2-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| CFD $5K Account | USD 44 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| CFD $10K Account | USD 82.50 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| CFD $25K Account | USD 165 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| CFD $50K Account | USD 302.50 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| CFD $100K Account | USD 605 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| CFD $200K Account | USD 1210 / Blueberry 1-Step / One-time | Not offered |
| Futures $50K Account | Not offered | USD 49 / Trading Combine / Monthly |
| Futures $100K Account | Not offered | USD 99 / Trading Combine / Monthly |
| Futures $150K Account | Not offered | USD 149 / Trading Combine / Monthly |
| Coupons / Discount | Blueberry Funded discount | Topstep discount |
Platforms & Markets
| Feature | Blueberry Funded | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker only (TradingView is not offered) | TopstepX |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| Stocks | Yes | No |
| Indices | Yes | Yes |
| Commodities | Yes | Yes |
| Cryptocurrencies | Yes | No |
| Bonds | Not listed | Yes |
| 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 | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Bi-weekly via ACH, wire, or Rise; $50 minimum |
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Verdict
| Key Element | Blueberry Funded | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Industry pioneer, generous first $10K profit split, no time limits, EAs permitted, no daily loss limit, $1B+ paid to traders |
| 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 | Monthly subscription fees compound, $149 activation fee, TopstepX platform exclusive, futures-only, trailing MLL can catch intraday profit-takers |
| 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 | Serious futures traders seeking established firm with forgiving evaluation |
Technical Capabilities/Performance
Blueberry Funded offers broker-backed multi-asset execution, tight gold spreads, no time limits and an instant-funding path ($8M+ paid out since 2024). Topstep’s long futures track record and program are reflected above.
Conclusion and Final Recommendation
Choose Blueberry Funded for broker-backed forex/CFD trading, a wide entry ladder from $2.5K and a $2M scaling ceiling. Choose Topstep if you trade futures and value its long track record (above). Verify current rules on each firm’s site 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 Topstep’s programs?
Topstep distinguishes Express Funded Account Standard and Consistency paths, followed by a separate Live Funded Account stage. Topstep official rules.
How do payouts differ between Blueberry Funded and Topstep?
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.
The current payout policy lists a 90/10 split and a $125 minimum. Standard requires five winning days of $150 or more; Consistency requires three days and a 40% consistency target. Requests are subject to account-size caps. Topstep official rules.
Which account rules matter when comparing Blueberry Funded and Topstep?
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.
Express payouts are generally limited to 50% of account balance up to the applicable cap. Legacy eligibility and optional daily-loss-limit arrangements can change the caps or split treatment. Topstep official rules.
Is Blueberry Funded or Topstep automatically the better choice?
No. Each firm wins on a different axis. Blueberry Funded has the larger funded ceiling at $200K and the cheaper entry at USD 37. Topstep is built for serious futures traders seeking established firm with forgiving evaluation. 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 Topstep
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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