Day one
The entry experience differs primarily in platform choice and the cost of entry for small capital.
- Entry Price and Options: Blueberry Funded is more accessible for beginners, offering a $2,500 "Prime" evaluation for just $30. FunderPro starts its evaluation range at $5,000 for $69. For a standard $100,000 challenge, FunderPro’s Classic evaluation ($539) is cheaper than Blueberry’s 1-Step ($605).
- Platforms: Blueberry Funded offers the widest variety, including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, and DXTrade. FunderPro provides MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, and cTrader. If cTrader is a requirement, FunderPro is the only choice; if MT4 is needed, Blueberry is the destination.
- Unique Instruments: On day one, Blueberry Funded offers "Synthetics," algorithmically generated instruments for 24/7 trading, which are not available at FunderPro.
Los primeros meses
Once the account is active, the focus shifts to risk management and the first reward cycles.
- Risk Rules: Blueberry Funded applies a "Risk Per Trade Idea" rule (typically 1.5% for funded accounts), which limits the total loss allowed across positions opened in the same direction. FunderPro does not have a specific risk-per-trade cap during evaluations but enforces an 80% margin usage limit on funded accounts.
- Inactivity and Consistency: Both firms have a 30-day inactivity rule. FunderPro implements a consistency rule (15% to 45% max daily profit) on specific accounts like One-Phase and Pro, whereas Blueberry’s consistency rules are mostly limited to their "Instant Lite" accounts.
- Payouts: Both firms default to a 14-day payout cycle. Blueberry Funded offers a unique 110% payout option if you withdraw directly to a Blueberry Markets live account. FunderPro prides itself on processing rewards within an average of 8 hours, though the official window is 24 business hours.
The first year
The real difference for a professional trader appears after three months of consistent profitability.
- Blueberry Funded Scaling:
- Requirement: Generate 10% net profit over 3 consecutive months and process at least 4 payouts.
- Benefit: The account balance increases by 25% every 3 months.
- Profit Split: The trader’s share increases to 90%.
- FunderPro Scaling:
- Requirement: Achieve a 10% profit target each trading month for 3 consecutive months.
- Benefit: The account balance increases by 50% every 3 months.
- Profit Split: Remains at 80% unless a 90% add-on was purchased at the start.
FunderPro’s scaling is significantly more aggressive, doubling the balance growth rate (50% vs 25%) compared to Blueberry Funded.
The ceiling
The maximum capital allocation defines the ultimate "salary" a trader can earn from these firms.
- Blueberry Funded: The scaling program allows a trader to reach a maximum allocation of $2,000,000. They do not currently support account merging to bypass individual limits.
- FunderPro: This firm offers one of the highest ceilings in the market, allowing traders to scale their accounts up to a total of $5,000,000.
While Blueberry Funded provides a more integrated broker experience and higher initial profit splits on some plans (85% on Flex), FunderPro is designed for the trader who intends to manage multi-million dollar allocations within a year of starting.
Room to grow
Blueberry Funded is a superior choice for traders who value platform diversity (MT4/DXTrade) and want to trade synthetic indices during weekends. Their "110% Payout" to their own broker is a strong incentive for those looking to build a personal live account alongside their funded one.
FunderPro, however, offers a much higher ceiling and faster balance growth. A trader starting with $100,000 at FunderPro could theoretically reach a $500,000 balance much faster than at Blueberry due to the 50% increment rule. For the high-volume trader, FunderPro's $5 million cap makes it the more ambitious long-term partner.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is more affordable for a $100,000 evaluation, Blueberry Funded or FunderPro?
FunderPro is more affordable for this specific size. Its "Classic" and "One Phase" $100,000 challenges cost $539, whereas Blueberry Funded charges $605 for its 1-Step evaluation and $650 for its "Prime" 2-Step evaluation.
Does Blueberry Funded or FunderPro offer a higher maximum capital allocation?
FunderPro offers a significantly higher maximum allocation, allowing traders to scale their balance up to $5,000,000. Blueberry Funded limits the maximum scaled balance to $2,000,000.
Which firm should I choose if I want to trade with cTrader, Blueberry Funded or FunderPro?
You must choose FunderPro, as it is the only one of the two that offers cTrader as a trading platform. Blueberry Funded focuses on MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, and DXTrade.
How does the scaling speed compare between Blueberry Funded and FunderPro?
FunderPro scales faster; it increases the account balance by 50% every three months if the 10% monthly target is met. Blueberry Funded increases the balance by 25% every three months, although it also rewards the trader by increasing the profit split to 90%.
