
Quick answer: As of July 19, 2026, the BluSky Propel Static 150K and the DayTraders $150K Trail differ most in how their drawdown behaves: BluSky uses a fixed $1,000 static loss limit that never moves, while DayTraders uses a $4,500 trailing intraday drawdown that follows your equity up and down. They are also priced on opposite models โ BluSky is a recurring $119 per month with code GORILLA, DayTraders a one-time $139.80 with code GORILLA. BluSky asks a tiny $3,000 profit target versus DayTraders' $8,500, but its $1,000 static limit leaves far less room; DayTraders gives $4,500 of trailing room and, once funded, pays a full 100% split against BluSky's 90/10. Choose BluSky if you want the smallest target and a fixed, predictable loss line; choose DayTraders if you prefer a one-time fee, more drawdown room, and a 100% split.
| Evaluation Rule | BluSky Propel Static $150K | DayTraders $150K Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170/mo ($119 with GORILLA) | $699 one-time ($139.80 with GORILLA) |
| Activation fee | $0 | $130 |
| Profit target | $3,000 | $8,500 |
| Max drawdown | $1,000 (static) | $4,500 (trailing intraday) |
| Daily loss limit | None | None |
| Max position size | 10 micros / 1 mini (eval) | 12 |
| Minimum trading days | 4 | 4 |
| Consistency rule | None | None |
| News trading | Yes | Yes |
| Reset fee | $65 | No resets |
Both plans evaluate a $150K account over the same 4-day minimum, with no daily loss limit, no evaluation consistency rule, and news trading allowed. The two big divides are the pricing model โ recurring monthly versus pay-once โ and the drawdown mechanic, which shapes everything about how you trade.
Where they differ:
The evaluation pits BluSky's tiny target on a tight, fixed $1,000 leash against DayTraders' bigger target with $4,500 of trailing room โ a small goal you can breach easily versus a larger goal with more slack.
| Funded Rule | BluSky Propel Static $150K | DayTraders $150K Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split | 90/10 | 100% |
| Max drawdown | $1,000 (static) | $4,500 (trailing intraday) |
| Consistency rule | 30% (buffer only) | 30% |
| Minimum trading days | None | 8 |
| Max position size | Scaling plan | 12 |
| Payout eligibility | Same-day if requested before 11AM NYC | 8 qualifying days of at least $300 profit |
| Payout cap | Not listed | Not listed |
| Max allocation | 3 accounts | 5 |
| Payout methods | Account Credit, Gusto, Rise | Plane, Wise |
Funded, both keep the same drawdown mechanic from their evaluation and both apply a 30% consistency rule. The split, the path to a payout, and how many accounts you can run are where the funded accounts diverge.
Choose BluSky Propel Static 150K if you want the smallest profit target ($3,000), a fixed and predictable $1,000 loss line you never have to track upward, and same-day payouts, and you can pass quickly to keep the monthly fee low.
Choose DayTraders $150K Trail if you prefer a one-time $139.80 fee with no recurring cost, a full 100% profit split, and $4,500 of trailing drawdown room, and you can hit the larger $8,500 target and 8 funded days.
The core decision is a cheap recurring subscription with a tiny target on a tight static leash (BluSky) versus a pay-once account with a 100% split and more trailing room (DayTraders) โ and a slow BluSky pass erodes its price edge each month.
It depends on how fast you pass. DayTraders is a one-time $139.80 with code GORILLA plus a $130 activation fee, so its cost is fixed. BluSky is $119 per month with code GORILLA and no activation fee, cheaper if you clear in the first month but more expensive the longer the evaluation runs.
BluSky uses a static drawdown fixed at $1,000 that never trails your gains, so profits do not raise your loss limit. DayTraders uses a $4,500 trailing intraday drawdown that rises as your equity climbs but can tighten within the day, giving more room but requiring closer intraday management.
BluSky has by far the smaller target at $3,000 versus DayTraders' $8,500, and both share a 4-day minimum, so BluSky reaches a passing balance sooner. However, BluSky's tight $1,000 static limit is easy to breach, while DayTraders' $4,500 trailing room is more forgiving of a drawdown, so the easier pass depends on your risk style.
DayTraders pays more per dollar with a full 100% split versus BluSky's 90/10, though DayTraders requires 8 qualifying days of at least $300 before a withdrawal. BluSky offers same-day payouts before 11AM NYC but keeps 10% of profits, so DayTraders wins on take-home while BluSky wins on speed to cash.
Data captured from the Prop Firm Gorilla comparison tool on July 19, 2026. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but always verify rules and pricing directly with each firm before purchasing โ prop firm rules change frequently.