Blueberry Funded Review – Broker-Backed Prop Firm, Rules, Payouts & Trading Conditions Explained | PropTradingArea

BlueBerry Funded

3.2 (159 reviews) Forex Trust: 3.3/5 Updated

Blueberry Funded sounds harmless — broker-backed, institutional infrastructure, scaling to $2 million. Then you start reading. News trades near high-impact events get slashed to a 40% profit split. EAs cost extra and aren't included by default. Switch from EA to manual after passing and that's a violation. Three strikes before termination sounds generous until you read what counts as a strike. Read the T&Cs before you buy — not after.

Dean Hyde, CEO of BlueBerry Funded
CEO Dean Hyde
🇦🇺 Australia 2 years in business
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HIDDEN RULES METER
5.1 / 10
High Risk
  • Payout model benefits from broker backing, though prop-specific conditions still apply
  • There are discrepancies between the rules stated before account purchase, and their rules in the Terms & Conditions that you sign.
  • Certain trading conditions depend on the chosen account structure
Overall Pass Rate Free sign up to unlock
OVERALL PASS RATE
9.4 %

Traders who pass this firm’s challenges

Industry Avg: 18%

Trust Score
3.3/5
Good
Based on 159 reviews
Trader Feedback
Negative
Based on 159 reviews
Most Reported Issue
Payout Denials & Account Flagging
37% one-star Trustpilot reviews — common complaints include payout denials and accounts flagged after profitable trading, fake review concerns flagged by Trustpilot
(61% of complaints)
Most Praised
Broker-Backed Infrastructure
Backed by Blueberry Markets (ASIC-regulated) — institutional execution quality and broker-grade infrastructure
Community Sentiment
Negative
Last 90 days

Who Is This Firm For?

Beginners 1.5% trade idea rule aggregates re-entries within 10 minutes — discovered after something goes wrong
Experienced Traders Rules precise but community feedback around payout denials requires independent research
Swing Traders News window applies to all accounts — TP hits during window may be voided even untouched
EA Traders No specific EA restrictions — but 1.5% trade idea rule affects any automated re-entry strategy
News Traders 2-minute window on evaluation and funded — profits voided even if trade closed automatically

About BlueBerry Funded

Blueberry looks clean on the surface.
Simple rules, familiar structure, nothing that immediately raises questions.

Then you start reading the details… and realize this isn’t just a rulebook.
It’s more like a system designed to observe not only what you trade, but how, when, and occasionally why you thought that was a good idea.

And yes, they pay attention to details. Sometimes very small ones.
Founded
2024
Max Allocation
$200,000
Leverage
1:100
Commissions
$5/lot

Pros

  • - Broker-backed by Blueberry Markets — ASIC-regulated infrastructure
  • - Scaling potential to $2M
  • - Copy trading between personal accounts allowed
  • - Exception for trades opened 6+ hours before news hitting SL

Cons

  • - 37% one-star Trustpilot — highest ratio in our current rankings
  • - 1.5% trade idea cap: re-entries within 10 minutes counted as same idea
  • - News window applies to evaluation and funded — TP hits in window voided
  • - Instant accounts: drawdown does not reset after withdrawals
Community Sentiment Trend
Negative
Last 90 days

Strict rules designed to fail you

2.4
Their pricing and promotions drew me in. The product itself is lacking. Their Discord moderators ban anyone who posts critical questions. If you like fighting with support, by all means sign up.
— Verified Trader (isabella kim) See all reviews
Trader Tip

The 1.5% trade idea rule is the most commonly misunderstood rule — any re-entry in the same direction within 10 minutes of a previous loss counts toward the same combined limit. If your first trade lost 1%, you have 0.5% remaining for that idea window. The news restriction applies to automatic TP and SL executions too — not just manual trades. On Instant accounts, calculate how much buffer remains before withdrawing profits.

Trading Conditions

Drawdown System

  • 1.5% trade idea rule: initial position + re-entries same direction within 10 minutes = one idea
  • Combined loss across trade idea cannot exceed 1.5% of initial balance
  • Instant accounts: drawdown does not reset after withdrawals — profits withdrawal leaves thin buffer
  • 30-day inactivity: account may be suspended
  • Applies to: 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant Lite, Instant Elite

High-Frequency & Fast Trading

  • Not Allowed:
  • Re-entries in same direction within 10 minutes after loss counted as same trade idea
  • Fast reactive trading after losses — behavioral pattern monitoring
  • Copying from external accounts or other traders

Low Liquidity & Timing

  • News window: no opening or closing trades 2 minutes before/after high-impact news
  • Applies to both evaluation and funded accounts
  • TP hit during window: profits may be voided — even if trade not manually touched
  • Exception: trade opened 6+ hours before news hitting SL — allowed

Loss-Chasing & Gambling

  • Not Allowed:
  • Re-entries in same direction within 10 minutes of a loss — counted toward 1.5% combined cap
  • Fast decisions after losses that constitute reactive trading patterns
  • Adjusting positions actively around news events
  • Copy trading from external accounts or other traders

Risk Management

  • 1.5% trade idea cap enforced on funded accounts — 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant Lite, Instant Elite
  • Trade idea defined as: initial position + same-direction re-entries within 10 minutes
  • Copy trading: personal accounts only — external copying prohibited
  • Instant account drawdown: does not reset after withdrawals — structural risk after profit withdrawal
  • Trustpilot: 37% one-star — profile flagged for review credibility concerns

Features & Support

PLATFORMS
cTrader · Match-Trader · MetaTrader 5 · TradeLocker
ALLOWS
Copy · EA
BROKERS
Institutional Liquidity Provider
ASSET CLASSES
Crypto · Forex · Indices · Metals
PAYMENT METHODS
Bank Transfer · Credit Card · Debit Card
PAYOUT METHODS
Bank Transfer · Deel

2-Step Prime

Price
$1,170.00 $702.00
Profit Target
Step 1
8.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
6.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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1-Step

Price
$1,100.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
N/A
Steps 1
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 6.0%
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2-Step

Price
$1,240.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 5.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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2-Step Prime

Price
$650.00 $390.00
Profit Target
Step 1
8.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
6.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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1-Step

Price
$550.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
N/A
Steps 1
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 6.0%
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2-Step

Price
$620.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 5.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Lite

Price
$850.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
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2-Step Prime

Price
$325.00 $195.00
Profit Target
Step 1
8.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
6.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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1-Step

Price
$275.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
N/A
Steps 1
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 6.0%
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2-Step

Price
$325.00 $195.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 5.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Elite

Price
$1,500.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 0.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Lite

Price
$420.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
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2-Step Prime

Price
$165.00 $99.00
Profit Target
Step 1
8.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
6.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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1-Step

Price
$150.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
N/A
Steps 1
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 6.0%
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2-Step

Price
$170.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 5.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Elite

Price
$800.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 0.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Lite

Price
$215.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
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2-Step Prime

Price
$90.00 $54.00
Profit Target
Step 1
8.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
6.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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1-Step

Price
$75.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
N/A
Steps 1
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 6.0%
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2-Step

Price
$70.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 5.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Elite

Price
$400.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 0.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Lite

Price
$145.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
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2-Step Prime

Price
$55.00 $33.00
Profit Target
Step 1
8.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
6.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 10.0%
View Details

1-Step

Price
$40.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
N/A
Steps 1
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 6.0%
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2-Step

Price
$48.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 5.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Elite

Price
$200.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 0.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Lite

Price
$95.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
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2-Step Prime

Price
$30.00 $18.00
Profit Target
Step 1
8.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
6.0%
Steps 2
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 4.0%
Max DD 10.0%
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Instant Lite

Price
$65.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
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Instant Elite

Price
$100.00
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 0.0%
Max DD 10.0%
View Details

Instant Lite

Price
$42.50
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
View Details

Instant

Price
$42.50
Profit Target
Step 1
10.0%
Profit Target
Step 2
5.0%
Steps 0
Profit Split 80%
Daily DD 2.0%
Max DD 4.0%
View Details
3.2
159 reviews
5
1
4
20
3
78
2
60
1
0
Platform Quality
3.2
Customer Support
3.2
Payout Speed
3.2
Challenge Fairness
3.2
Value for Money
3.2
Transparency
3.2
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Reddit Test 1779974509 Jul 27, 2026
3.7
Funded

solid but pricey

wanted a firm with a platform i already knew how to use. kyc went through but it asked for a second proof of address i had to dig up. consistency rule almost got me once because i did not read teh fine print, my bad not theirs. the challenge was doable but the time pressure made me overtrade a bit. the discord is active but the staff answers are mostly copy paste. man challenge rules were clear but the faq contradicted them in one spot.

S
samir p. Jul 25, 2026
3.2
Funded

mostly happy few gripes

I scalp news sometimes so i specifically checked their rules first this time. platform execution is solid but the economic calendar built in is barely usable. everything worked but i needed to chase support for the funded login. verification was smooth but they held the first withdrawal for a manual review. the payout split improves with scaling which is nice but it starts low. split the difference … half the experience was smooth half was a headache.

A
aisha Jul 20, 2026
3.9
Funded

fair rules fast payouts

Came across this firm in a discord i'm in and gave it a shot. teh funded payout split started at 80/20 and scaled up which felt fair. man my market orders fill basically whree i click, slippage has been almost nothing so far. the challenge rules are strict but at least they are written in plain english for once.

J
juan w. Jul 19, 2026
3.0

strong eval weak support

My first funded account ever was with these guys so i am a bit biased. drawdown is calculated on balance not equity which is fine once you adjust but nobody tells you upfront. support tickets get answered, just dont expect it the same day. customer support resolved it but only after escalating past the first agent. the profit split is decent but only after you survive a few payout cycles. i stay because moving firms is a pain, not because they earned it.

M
megan a. Jul 18, 2026
3.4

Reasonable With Caveats

Rolled the dice on these guys after my last firm jacked up their fees. the eval gave me plenty of time, the funded phase felt rushed by comparison. they cap the max lot size which annoyed me at first but it protects you. the payout came through but a week later than the window they advertise. the rules pdf is thorough but it really needs a summary at the top. the funded rules are stricter than the eval which caught me off guard.

H
hannah young Jul 17, 2026
3.5
Funded

great until withdrawal day

They popped up on a youtube ad and against my better judgement i clicked. the funded account felt real but the first payout had an extra verification step. the scaling plan looks generous until you read the conditions attached. support solved my issue in the end but the first two answers were copy paste. the news trading rule confused me at first but the faq actually explains why it exists. could go either way honestly, depends how strict your account manager is.

N
nighttrader Jul 14, 2026
4.1
Funded Paid Out

happy so far

Got into prop trading last year and have been firm hopping since. i can run my own ea on their platform and it ran without any weird restrictions. crypto and wire both supported … i did wire and it hit my bank in two business days. the challenge timer is generous, i never felt rushed into bad trades. the platform let me set custom alerts which actually helped me stick to my risk plan. a year of payouts later and i still have nothing bad to say.

H
hannah rossi Jul 14, 2026
3.5
Funded Paid Out

could be better could be worse

Picked this one up after a buddy kept raving about it. they answered my kyc question but pointed me to a help doc that was outdated. pricing is not the cheapest but you kind of pay for the peace of mind. fees are reasonable for what you get, just not a bargain. execution is fine in london hours but i saw real slippage in the asian session. onboarding emails were clear, the actual rules pdf was a bit of a maze. i would lean yes but ask me again after my next withdrawal.

D
divya Jul 14, 2026
2.8
Funded

solid but not flawless

Heard about them on a youtube review and figured i'd see for myself. commission per lot is average, nothing that ruins a strategy but you notice it. spreads are tighter than my last firm but execution is a touch slower. app is okay on desktop but the mobile version feels like an afterthought. i got my refund on the eval fee but only after i specifically asked for it. lukewarm on it, it does the job but never makes you feel good about it.

D
diego h. Jul 13, 2026
3.0

worth it if you read carefully

Switched over when my old firm changed their drawdown rules overnight. platform choice is limited, they push their own one pretty hard. payouts work but the dashboard doesnt show a clear status while you wait. kyc took four days and two resubmissions which is longer than anywhere else i used. payouts landed eventually though the processing took longer than the 24 hours they promise. i neither recommend nor warn you off, just go in eyes open.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blueberry Funded a legitimate prop firm?
Blueberry Funded is an active prop firm offering instant funding and evaluation accounts. However, its overall reputation is mixed, with a lower rating compared to top-tier firms and inconsistent trader feedback. It is considered a higher-risk option.
Does Blueberry Funded actually pay traders?
Some traders report receiving payouts, but there are also multiple complaints about delayed or rejected withdrawals. Experiences vary significantly, so payout reliability is not as consistent as with more established firms.
Are there any strict or hidden rules at Blueberry Funded?
Yes. Traders should pay close attention to drawdown rules, consistency requirements, and execution-related restrictions. Several complaints mention accounts being breached due to rules that were not clearly understood upfront.
What do traders complain about most at Blueberry Funded?
Common complaints include payout delays, unclear rule enforcement, and inconsistent support responses. Some users also report difficulties during the verification or withdrawal process.
Can I use Expert Advisors (EAs) at Blueberry Funded?
EAs are generally allowed, but strategies such as arbitrage, high-frequency trading, and certain automated systems may be restricted. Violations can lead to denied payouts or account termination.
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