
Quick answer: As of July 20, 2026, BluSky Propel Static 150K and E8 Futures Signature $150K are both $150K futures accounts that allow news trading, but they differ on nearly everything else. BluSky lists at $170 ($119 with code GORILLA) with a $1,000 static drawdown, a $3,000 profit target, and a 90/10 funded split. E8 Futures Signature lists at $390 ($351 with code GORILLA5) with a $6,000 end-of-day drawdown, a $9,000 profit target, and an 80/20 funded split. BluSky's static drawdown never trails and its target is smaller; E8 offers a larger cushion but a higher target, a lower split, and a Trustpilot score of 2.5 across 3235 reviews versus BluSky's 4.8 across 874. Choose BluSky if you want a cheaper, low-target static account with a higher split; choose E8 if you specifically want its larger end-of-day drawdown and one-time-fee structure.
| Evaluation Rule | BluSky Propel Static 150K | E8 Futures Signature $150K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 ($119 with code GORILLA) | $390 ($351 with code GORILLA5) |
| Activation fee | $0 | $0 |
| Profit target | $3,000 | $9000 |
| Max drawdown | $1000 (static) | $6000 (end-of-day) |
| Daily loss limit | None | None |
| Max position size | 10 Micros / 1 Mini (Eval) Up to 20 Minis (Funded) | 12 contracts |
| Minimum trading days | 4 | 1 |
| Consistency rule | Not listed | Not listed |
| News trading | Yes | Yes |
| Reset fee | $65 | Evaluation fee + 5% discount |
Both plans are $150K futures evaluations with $0 activation, no daily loss limit, allowed news trading, and no stated evaluation-stage consistency rule.
Where they differ:
The smaller $3,000 target and fixed drawdown favor BluSky; the larger $6,000 end-of-day cushion and 1-day minimum favor E8 for traders who want more room to a higher target.
| Funded Rule | BluSky Propel Static 150K | E8 Futures Signature $150K |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split | 90/10 | 80/20 |
| Max drawdown | $1000 (static) | 4% (end-of-day) |
| Daily loss limit | Not listed | Not listed |
| Consistency rule | 30% (Buffer Only) | 35% |
| Minimum trading days | None | 5 |
| Max position size | Scaling Plan | 12 contracts |
| Max allocation | 3 Accounts | 5 accounts |
| News trading | Yes | Yes (except T1 news) |
| Payout policy | Same-day payout if requested before 11AM NYC time | Leave a buffer equal to the trailing drawdown; 5 profitable days of 0.3%+; payout cap starts at 2.5% |
| Payout methods | Account Credit, Gusto, Rise | Plane, Rise |
Both funded accounts allow news trading and do not list a separate funded daily loss limit.
Choose BluSky Propel Static 150K if you want the cheaper account, a higher 90/10 split, a small $3,000 target, and a fixed $1,000 static drawdown, backed by a 4.8 Trustpilot score.
Choose E8 Futures Signature $150K if you specifically want a larger $6,000 end-of-day drawdown and a one-time fee structure, and you accept the 80/20 split and higher $9000 target.
The real trade-off is a cheaper static account with a higher split and stronger reviews (BluSky) versus a larger end-of-day cushion with a lower split and a 2.5 Trustpilot score (E8).
BluSky Propel Static 150K is cheaper at $170 ($119 with code GORILLA) versus $390 ($351 with code GORILLA5) for E8 Futures Signature $150K. Both charge $0 activation, so BluSky is the lower cost both at list price and after discount codes.
No. BluSky Propel Static 150K uses a $1,000 static drawdown that stays fixed at your starting level. E8 Futures Signature $150K uses a $6,000 end-of-day drawdown measured on the closing balance, and its funded stage lists the drawdown as 4%, so it is larger but trails based on end-of-day equity rather than staying fixed.
E8 Futures Signature $150K allows a 1-day minimum versus BluSky's 4, but requires a $9000 target against BluSky's $3,000. The smaller target on a fixed drawdown makes BluSky the lower-pressure pass, while E8 suits traders aiming for a larger target on a bigger end-of-day cushion.
BluSky Propel Static 150K pays a higher 90/10 split versus 80/20 for E8 Futures Signature $150K, and BluSky processes same-day payouts requested before 11AM NYC time with no minimum funded days. E8 requires 5 profitable days of at least 0.3% and a maintained buffer, with a payout cap starting at 2.5%, so BluSky returns more per dollar of profit and pays out more simply.
Data captured from the Prop Firm Gorilla comparison tool on July 20, 2026. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but always verify rules and pricing directly with each firm before purchasing — prop firm rules change frequently.