Four New Firms Join the PFC Listing: FundedHive, Upcomers, BluSky Trading, and FundingRock

Four New Firms Join the PFC Listing: FundedHive, Upcomers, BluSky Trading, and FundingRock

Bottom line up front: four new firms have joined the PFC listing this month across distinctive positioning within the broader prop firm category. FundedHive is a UAE-based CFD firm with blockchain-based payouts in USDC and cTrader + MetaMask integration. Upcomers is a multi-asset platform covering classic markets, CME futures, and crypto perpetuals with scaling to $1.5M and up to 100% profit split. BluSky Trading is a Florida US-based futures-focused firm with daily payouts, a free Flight School education programme, and multi-platform support. FundingRock is a Cyprus-based prop firm with AI trading bot conversion, Instant/1-Step/2-Step funding models, and up to 95% profit split. Each firm joins through PFC's standard listing process, bringing them into our comparison infrastructure, framework-based editorial coverage, and PFC Reviews eligibility (Unverified tier immediately, verified tiers available for firms that integrate with PFC's review platform). This announcement covers verified firm specifications from each firm's own official source, what PFC listing means for each firm, and what traders can expect going forward.

For related coverage, see top 10 best prop firms 2026, top 10 best CFD prop firms 2026, top 10 best futures prop firms 2026, and how PFC helps traders.

TL;DR – Four Firms at a Glance

The four new PFC listings with verified positioning from each firm's own source:

1. FundedHive — TradingHive Technologies Ltd (Dubai UAE, DIFC), founded 2025. CFD prop firm covering forex/metals/indices/commodities/crypto CFDs. Broker partner ATFX. cTrader platform with MetaMask wallet integration. Three funding models (Instant Growth, 2-Step Classic, Pay-After-You-Pass). USDC payouts to Web3 wallets with blockchain-based KYC — distinctive on-chain settlement positioning.
2. Upcomers — Royal Flow FZCO (UAE) and Upcomers Ltd (Saint Lucia), CEO Jakub Zeliska. Multi-asset platform covering classic markets (forex/gold/indices/stocks/crypto), CME futures (indices/metals/energy), and perpetuals (24/7 crypto/gold/oil/indices/US stocks on Hyperliquid liquidity). Platforms include MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, and Upcomers X. Up to $1.5M funded and up to 100% profit split.
3. BluSky Trading — BluSky Trading Company LLC (St. Petersburg, Florida US). Futures-focused prop firm with Launch/Propel/Orbit tiers. Multi-platform coverage — Tradovate (Preferred Partner), TradeSea, Rithmic, DeepCharts, NinjaTrader, Tickblaze, BlackArrow, ATAS, and Volumetrica. 90/10 profit split, daily payouts Monday through Friday, free Flight School education (24 lessons), 10,000+ Discord community, free ATAS license.
4. FundingRock — Mindwave Training Limited (Cyprus, HE 471803), CEO Meir Hefetz. Simulated prop trading environment with Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step, and Kokuyō limited edition tiers. TradeLocker and cTrader platforms. Up to 95% profit split (80% standard, 95% with add-on). AI tool converting trading ideas into automated bots — distinctive feature positioning.

Important naming note: Chris's brief referenced "FundedRock" but the firm's actual name and URL is FundingRock (fundingrock.com). This piece uses the verified firm name throughout.

FundedHive — Blockchain-Settled CFD Prop Firm

Verified details from publicly available firm coverage:

Corporate Structure

• Operating entity: TradingHive Technologies Ltd
• Location: Dubai, UAE (DIFC, Innovation One building)
• Founded: 2025
• Broker partner: ATFX

Asset Class Focus

CFD-focused covering forex, metals, indices, commodities, and crypto CFDs.

Platforms

• cTrader — primary trading platform
• MetaMask wallet integration — distinctive Web3 infrastructure

Funding Models

Three distinct product structures:

• Instant Growth — no evaluation. Account sizes $5K–$100K at $299. Account doubling at each level with stated maximum of $1M.
• 2-Step Classic — Phase 1 and Phase 2 evaluation. Account sizes $1.25K–$100K at $15–$1,199 depending on size. Profit targets Phase 1 8%, Phase 2 6%.
• Pay-After-You-Pass — phased fee structure. Account sizes $5K–$200K at $9–$399. Profit targets 1-step 10%, 2-step 8% then 6%.

Rule Mechanics

• Drawdown and daily loss: specific limits vary by funding model — verify current specifications at FundedHive's official source as the published figures show some inconsistency across presentation contexts
• Profit split: Pay-After-You-Pass 80%, Classic 2-Step 70–90%, Instant Growth 80%. "Up to 99%" cited in premium paths
• Consistency rules: none stated for the funding models above
• News trading: permitted in all phases
• Maximum risk per trade: 2%
• Swap-free overnight holding

Distinctive Features

• USDC payouts (ERC-20) sent to MetaMask or compatible Web3 wallets
• Stated payout speed: under 60 seconds, with a $1,000 compensation guarantee if delayed beyond one minute (specific payout limits apply)
• Blockchain-based KYC
• Hive coin refunds of up to 200%
• Payment methods at checkout: card (VISA, MasterCard) or crypto (ETH, BTC, XRP, USDT, USDC, SOL)
• Golden Tower feature: account doubling at 6% milestones

What's Distinctive

FundedHive's blockchain-native settlement infrastructure is the firm's category-distinctive positioning. USDC payouts to Web3 wallets, blockchain-based KYC, and MetaMask integration represent genuine on-chain infrastructure differentiation within the broader CFD prop firm category.

Verify current FundedHive details at fundedhive.com directly.

Upcomers — Multi-Asset Platform With Perpetuals

Verified details from upcomers.com:

Corporate Structure

Multi-entity corporate structure:

• Royal Flow - FZCO (United Arab Emirates) operates upcomers.com and provides access to simulated accounts
• Upcomers Ltd. (Saint Lucia, registration 2025-00579) — designated entity for trading platform operations
• UPCOMERS LTD (Cyprus, HE 490773) — related entity
• CEO: Jakub Zeliska
• Offices: Dubai headquarters, Prague European office, Miami US office

Asset Class Focus

Multi-asset with 1,300+ markets covered:

• Classic markets — gold, currencies, indices, stocks, crypto
• Futures — CME indices, metals, energy
• Perpetuals — crypto, gold, oil, indices, US stocks traded 24/7 on Hyperliquid liquidity with up to 10x leverage

Platforms

• MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
• cTrader
• TradeLocker
• Match-Trader
• Upcomers X (proprietary)

Rule Mechanics

• Drawdown: page references "daily and max-drawdown limits" but does not state specific figures
• Daily loss limit: not stated publicly
• Consistency rules: not stated publicly
• Profit split: up to 100% ("keep up to 100% of what you make")
• Scaling: up to $1.5M funded
• Pricing: one-time fee for software access (specific amounts not stated on the primary page)

Payouts

• On-demand reward requests when in profit
• Stated median payout time: under 1 hour
• Payout methods: bank account or crypto wallet
• Minimum threshold and fixed cadence: not stated publicly

Distinctive Features

• Simulated environment on demo accounts (traders do not deposit trading capital)
• Perpetuals 24/7 trading on Hyperliquid liquidity with up to 10x leverage
• Bring your own agent or algorithm (algo-friendly positioning)
• Stated $10.5M+ in rewards paid (firm's own figure, not independently verified)

What's Distinctive

Upcomers' multi-asset coverage spanning classic markets, CME futures, and 24/7 crypto perpetuals within a single firm is genuinely rare positioning. The scaling to $1.5M and up to 100% profit split represent aggressive commercial positioning. The Hyperliquid perpetuals integration is category-distinctive for a firm not operating as a pure crypto prop firm.

Verify current Upcomers details at upcomers.com directly.

BluSky Trading — Florida US Futures Prop Firm

Verified details from blusky.pro:

Corporate Structure

• Operating entity: BluSky Trading Company LLC
• Address: 7901 4th St N Ste 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (Florida US)
• Founder/leadership: not publicly stated on primary page

Asset Class Focus

Futures-focused — positioned as "The funded futures prop firm for serious traders." Pricing includes a Futures tab and a Stocks tab; Stocks product details are not elaborated on the primary page.

Platforms

Nine platforms supported:

• Tradovate (marked "Preferred Partner")
• TradeSea
• Rithmic
• DeepCharts
• NinjaTrader
• Tickblaze
• BlackArrow
• ATAS (runs on Rithmic)
• Volumetrica

Account Tiers and Pricing

Three tiers named — Launch, Propel, and Orbit:

• Sample shown: $100K account at $497 per 30 days
• Launch plans have a one-time $99 Launch fee due on passing
• Specific Propel and Orbit pricing not stated on primary page

Rule Mechanics

• Drawdown structure: not stated publicly on primary page
• Daily loss limit: not stated publicly on primary page
• Consistency rules: "vary depending on your contract" per the FAQ
• Profit split: 90/10 in trader's favour
• Scaling: "consistently strong performers may qualify for additional contracts and more capital" (specific criteria not stated)

Payouts

• Daily payouts Monday through Friday once funded
• Daily payout eligibility if balance criteria met
• Payout threshold: not stated publicly on primary page
• Payment processor: Odeonpay ALE S.R.L. ("Paysagi") as Merchant of Record

Distinctive Features

• Instant funding options available
• Free Flight School education (24 lessons)
• Free daily coaching on YouTube live streams
• Discord community stated at 10,000+ traders
• Free ATAS license for traders
• Stated $15M+ paid out (firm's own figure, not independently verified)
• Stated Trustpilot 4.8 rating and PropScore 10/10 badge (firm's own presentation)

What's Distinctive

BluSky's combination of nine platform support, daily payouts Monday–Friday, and substantial free education infrastructure (Flight School + daily YouTube coaching + 10K+ Discord + free ATAS license) represents distinctive positioning within the US futures prop firm category. Florida US corporate presence, 90/10 split, and daily payout cadence position BluSky among the more operationally transparent US futures firms.

Verify current BluSky Trading details at blusky.pro directly.

FundingRock — Cyprus Prop Firm With AI Trading Infrastructure

Verified details from fundingrock.com:

Corporate Structure

• Operating entity: Mindwave Training Limited
• Company registration: HE 471803
• Registered office: 401/2 Ayias Elenis 36, Nicosia 1061, Cyprus
• CEO: Meir Hefetz (listed on reward certificates)

Business Model

Simulated proprietary trading environment — the firm states it does not allow trading of real assets. Rewards are paid from simulated profits. The firm states it does not accept deposits and earns only subscription fees.

Asset Class Focus

Primarily forex-oriented with mention of up to 1:100 leverage on forex pairs. BTC/ETH chart shown as example. Full asset class breakdown not explicitly listed on primary page.

Platforms

• TradeLocker (primary platform per FAQ)
• cTrader

Funding Models

Four product structures:

• Instant / Prime — $5K to $200K accounts. Fees $49, $84, $140, $245, $420, $770 progressively. Leverage up to 1:30. Max daily loss 4%. Max loss 8% trailing lock.
• 1-Step (Phase 1 only, then Prime) — $5K to $100K accounts. Fees $35 to $315. Profit target 10%. Leverage up to 1:30. Max daily loss 3%. Max loss 6% trailing.
• 2-Step (Phase 1 and Phase 2, then Prime) — $5K to $100K accounts. Fees $28 to $245. Profit targets 6% each phase. Leverage up to 1:100. Max daily loss 3%. Max loss 6% static.
• Kokuyō limited edition — $200K account for $200 entry, limited to 2,000 accounts.

Rule Mechanics

• Consistency rule: Instant 15% (20% with add-on), Prime (1-Step and 2-Step) 30%. Not applicable during evaluation phases.
• Profit split: 80% standard, 95% with add-on
• Minimum trading days: 0
• Time limit: unlimited
• News trading: allowed
• Weekend holding: requires add-on
• Expert Advisors (EAs): allowed subject to trading rules
• Inactivity rule: minimum one simulated trade within set period

Payouts

• Instant withdrawal on Instant accounts
• Withdrawal on Demand feature
• Prime rewards: 14-day eligibility period
• Express Rewards add-on available for Prime accounts
• Stated average reward processing time: 6 hours (site statistic, not guaranteed)
• Specific minimum threshold and payout cadence: not stated publicly

Distinctive Features

• AI tool converting trading ideas into automated bots — distinctive feature positioning
• Trader Lounge community and FR Academy educational content
• Bundle offers (buy 3 get 2 free, buy 2 get 1 free)
• Stated $6.3M+ in rewards approved and 42K+ traders in 120+ countries (firm's own figures)

What's Distinctive

FundingRock's AI tool for converting trading ideas into automated trading bots represents genuinely distinctive feature positioning within the prop firm category. The four-tier product structure (Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step, Kokuyō) offers trader-profile flexibility within the broader simulated prop trading environment. The 95% profit split (with add-on) sits at the higher end of industry profit splits.

Verify current FundingRock details at fundingrock.com directly.

Payments vs Payouts Across the Four Firms

Important distinction applicable across all four firm listings:

• Payments — the trader's purchase of challenges or evaluations at checkout
• Payouts — the firm's withdrawal of profits to the trader

Each firm handles these differently:

• FundedHive: payments accept card (VISA, MasterCard) or crypto (ETH, BTC, XRP, USDT, USDC, SOL). Payouts in USDC to Web3 wallets. Distinct and well-documented.
• Upcomers: payment methods not explicitly stated on primary page. Payouts to bank account or crypto wallet.
• BluSky Trading: payments processed through Odeonpay ALE S.R.L. ("Paysagi") as Merchant of Record. Payout methods not explicitly stated on primary page.
• FundingRock: payment methods and payout methods not explicitly detailed on primary page.

Verify both separately at each firm's official source — payment methods accepted at checkout are structurally different from payout methods available for withdrawals, and the two should never be conflated.

What Listing on PFC Means — Standard Framing Applied

PFC's standard listing framing applies to all four new firms.

What Listing Means

• Each firm appears in PFC's firm comparison database with available verified information
• Framework-based editorial coverage applies through PFC's standard editorial infrastructure
• Each firm is eligible for coverage in head-to-head comparisons as editorial priority warrants
• Each firm is eligible for Unverified-tier reviews through PFC Reviews immediately
• Each firm is eligible for progression to verified tiers (Registered Account Holder, Verified Buyer, Challenge Passed, Received Payout) if the firm integrates with PFC's review platform

What Listing Does NOT Mean

• Not a PFC Futures founding partner designation (those remain Traders Launch, Tradeify, Halcyon Trader Funding)
• Not a PFC Crypto founding partner designation (those remain Propr, Crypto Fund Trader, Bitfunded)
• Not a PFC Rising Stars designation
• Not an endorsement of specific firm quality — framework-based editorial coverage applies honest analysis including considerations alongside advantages
• Not a guarantee of ranking position in framework-based rankings
• Not a verified-tier badge on PFC Reviews without actual platform integration

Commercial Firewall

Standard PFC commercial firewall applies across all four listings. Listing status does not influence framework-based rankings, head-to-head comparisons, or PFC Reviews scoring. The commercial side is structurally isolated from the editorial side. See how PFC helps traders for broader commercial firewall context.

What This Means for Traders

Four new firm listings expand trader options across different parts of the prop firm category.

Where Each Firm Fits

Different trader profiles will find different firms distinctively valuable:

FundedHive — distinctive for:

• Traders prioritising on-chain settlement infrastructure (USDC payouts to Web3 wallets)
• CFD traders wanting cTrader + MetaMask integration
• Traders in regions where USDC settlement is preferred over traditional banking
• Traders comfortable with Dubai UAE corporate presence

Upcomers — distinctive for:

• Multi-asset traders wanting classic markets + CME futures + crypto perpetuals in one firm
• Traders prioritising large capital allocation ceilings ($1.5M scaling)
• Algo traders wanting bring-your-own-agent flexibility
• Traders comfortable with multi-entity corporate structure (UAE / Saint Lucia / Cyprus)

BluSky Trading — distinctive for:

• US futures traders wanting Florida US corporate presence
• Traders prioritising daily payouts (Monday–Friday)
• Traders wanting substantial free education infrastructure (Flight School, daily YouTube coaching, Discord community, free ATAS license)
• Multi-platform traders wanting nine platform choices

FundingRock — distinctive for:

• Traders wanting AI-assisted trading automation (idea-to-bot conversion)
• Traders preferring TradeLocker as primary platform
• Traders wanting high profit split tier access (95% with add-on)
• Traders comfortable with Cyprus-based simulated trading environment

How to Evaluate Any of the Four

Standard PFC decision framework applies:

1. Visit the firm's official source to verify current firm specifications
2. Match the firm's specific positioning to your trader profile
3. Compare against alternatives — PFC Futures founding partners, PFC Crypto founding partners, established category leaders, Rising Stars members, and other listed firms
4. Review PFC's framework-based editorial coverage as it develops
5. Test with smallest account first to verify operations before scaling capital commitment
6. Verify both payments and payouts separately at the firm's official source
7. Confirm jurisdiction eligibility for your specific location — some firms may have geographic restrictions

PFC Reviews Eligibility

All four new firms are immediately eligible for PFC Reviews at the Unverified tier.

Verified-tier progression (Registered Account Holder, Verified Buyer, Challenge Passed, Received Payout) becomes available if the firm integrates with PFC's review platform. The overall PFC Reviews Firm score is composed only of the four verified tiers — Unverified reviews are visible on firm pages but do not affect scoring. This structure means firms integrating with PFC's review platform earn their scores through verified trader experience rather than opinion-level sentiment.

For comprehensive PFC Reviews context, see PFC Reviews platform positioning.

What Comes Next

Editorial coverage develops alongside standard PFC content pipeline for each firm.

Expected Development

Through late 2026 and into 2027:

• Head-to-head comparisons featuring each firm against structurally similar alternatives (FundedHive vs other crypto-settlement CFD firms, Upcomers vs other multi-asset platforms, BluSky vs other US futures firms, FundingRock vs other Cyprus-based prop firms)
• Framework-based ranking consideration across top-10 coverage as sustained operational history develops
• PFC Reviews coverage at Unverified tier immediately, verified tiers if firms integrate

Follow Ongoing Coverage

For ongoing PFC coverage including editorial development of these four firms:

• Follow @propfirmscmpd for main-brand PFC coverage
• Follow @PFCFutures for US futures-specific coverage (relevant for BluSky Trading)
• Browse the complete PFC blog for 150+ posts across firm reviews, head-to-head comparisons, and category analysis

Final Thoughts

Four new firm listings this month reflects continued category growth across different parts of the prop firm industry. FundedHive brings Web3 settlement infrastructure into the CFD prop firm category. Upcomers brings multi-asset coverage spanning classic markets, CME futures, and crypto perpetuals within a single firm. BluSky Trading brings Florida US futures-focused operations with substantial free education infrastructure. FundingRock brings AI trading bot conversion and a flexible four-tier funding model within the Cyprus-based simulated trading environment.

Each firm represents distinctive positioning rather than category duplication. Framework-based editorial coverage will develop for each firm through PFC's standard editorial pipeline — head-to-head comparisons against structurally similar alternatives, framework-based ranking consideration as sustained operational history develops, and PFC Reviews coverage at Unverified tier immediately with verified-tier progression available through platform integration.

For traders, four new listings expand options across different distinctive profiles. Visit each firm's official source to verify current specifications. Match the firm's specific positioning to your trader profile. Compare against alternatives across the full PFC comparison database. Verify both payments and payouts separately. Confirm jurisdiction eligibility. Test with smallest account first before scaling.

For the broader prop firm industry, four simultaneous listings reflects PFC's commitment to comprehensive category coverage. Standard editorial framing applies — listing status earns category coverage through standard editorial infrastructure, not favourable treatment through commercial relationship strength. Framework-based rankings continue applying consistent criteria across all PFC-listed firms.

Visit each firm's official source for current specifications:

• FundedHive → fundedhive.com
• Upcomers → upcomers.com
• BluSky Trading → blusky.pro
• FundingRock → fundingrock.com

See top 10 best prop firms 2026 for broader category context across CFD, futures, and crypto verticals.

FAQs – Four New PFC Listings

Which four firms have joined the PFC listing?

Four new firms joined this month:

• FundedHive — UAE-based CFD prop firm with blockchain-based USDC payouts
• Upcomers — Multi-asset platform covering classic markets, CME futures, and crypto perpetuals
• BluSky Trading — Florida US futures-focused prop firm
• FundingRock — Cyprus-based prop firm with AI trading bot conversion

Each brings distinctive positioning within the broader prop firm category.

Where is each firm based?

Corporate structures vary:

• FundedHive — TradingHive Technologies Ltd (Dubai, UAE, DIFC)
• Upcomers — Royal Flow FZCO (UAE) and Upcomers Ltd (Saint Lucia), additional Cyprus entity
• BluSky Trading — BluSky Trading Company LLC (St. Petersburg, Florida, US)
• FundingRock — Mindwave Training Limited (Nicosia, Cyprus, HE 471803)

Which firm is US-based?

BluSky Trading Company LLC operates from St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The other three firms operate from UAE, Saint Lucia, Cyprus, or multi-entity structures spanning multiple jurisdictions. US trader eligibility at each specific firm should be verified at the firm's official source.

Which firm offers crypto perpetuals?

Upcomers offers crypto perpetuals traded 24/7 on Hyperliquid liquidity with up to 10x leverage, covering crypto, gold, oil, indices, and US stocks. This is distinctive positioning for a multi-asset firm rather than a pure crypto prop firm.

Which firm has blockchain-based payouts?

FundedHive pays out in USDC (ERC-20) to MetaMask or compatible Web3 wallets — distinctive on-chain settlement infrastructure. The firm states payout speed under 60 seconds with a $1,000 compensation guarantee if delayed beyond one minute (specific payout limits apply).

Which firm has the highest profit split?

FundedHive cites "up to 99%" in premium paths (standard 80% across models). FundingRock cites up to 95% (80% standard, 95% with add-on). Upcomers cites "up to 100%". BluSky Trading cites 90/10. Verify current profit split terms at each firm's official source — splits often vary by product tier and may include add-on requirements.

Which firm has the largest account sizes?

Upcomers cites scaling to $1.5M funded — the largest ceiling of the four. FundedHive Instant Growth doubles to a stated maximum of $1M. FundingRock offers up to $200K accounts. BluSky Trading offers up to $100K at the Launch tier (specifications for larger Propel/Orbit tiers not detailed on primary page).

Which firm has daily payouts?

BluSky Trading offers daily payouts Monday through Friday once funded with eligible balance. FundedHive cites payout speed under 60 seconds for Web3 wallet payouts. Upcomers offers on-demand reward requests with median payout time stated under 1 hour. FundingRock offers Instant Withdrawal on Instant accounts and Withdrawal on Demand feature with Prime rewards having 14-day eligibility.

Which firm is best for algo traders?

Upcomers permits bring-your-own-agent or algorithm. FundingRock has an AI tool converting trading ideas to automated bots and allows EAs subject to trading rules. BluSky Trading supports multiple platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, etc.) suitable for algo trading. FundedHive's specific algo policy should be verified at the firm's source. For broader algo-friendly firm coverage, see top 10 best prop firms 2026.

Are any of these firms PFC founding partners?

No — all four are standard PFC listings, not founding partners.

• PFC Futures founding partners remain Traders Launch, Tradeify, and Halcyon Trader Funding
• PFC Crypto founding partners remain Propr, Crypto Fund Trader, and Bitfunded

Founding partner status is reserved for firms meeting transparent partner selection criteria and is separate from standard listing status.

Are any of these firms Rising Stars members?

No — all four are standard PFC listings, not Rising Stars members. Rising Stars operates on separate transparent criteria for distinctive emerging firms worth subscriber coverage.

Why did PFC list four firms at once?

Monthly listing cadences sometimes include multiple firms as new firms enter the prop firm category and existing firms demonstrate operational basis for PFC listing. Four simultaneous listings reflects standard PFC listing operations rather than any specific category event. Each firm underwent the same standard PFC listing process.

Do these firms pay PFC for listing?

Standard PFC commercial firewall applies across all four listings. Any commercial relationship with PFC is structurally isolated from editorial coverage — listing status does not influence framework-based rankings, head-to-head comparisons, or PFC Reviews scoring. See how PFC helps traders for broader commercial firewall context.

Can these firms appear on PFC Reviews?

Yes — all four firms are eligible for PFC Reviews coverage at the Unverified tier immediately. Verified tiers (Registered Account Holder, Verified Buyer, Challenge Passed, Received Payout) become available if each firm integrates with PFC's review platform. The overall PFC Reviews Firm score is composed only of the four verified tiers — Unverified reviews are visible but do not affect scoring.

Which firm offers the most platform choice?

BluSky Trading supports nine platforms — Tradovate (Preferred Partner), TradeSea, Rithmic, DeepCharts, NinjaTrader, Tickblaze, BlackArrow, ATAS, and Volumetrica. Upcomers supports five — MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, and Upcomers X. FundingRock supports two — TradeLocker and cTrader. FundedHive uses cTrader with MetaMask integration.

What's the difference between payments and payouts across these firms?

Important distinction across all four firms:

• Payments — the trader's purchase of challenges or evaluations (checkout experience)
• Payouts — the firm's withdrawal of profits to the trader (profit distribution)

These are structurally different firm interactions:

• FundedHive — payments via card or crypto; payouts in USDC to Web3 wallets
• Upcomers — payments not detailed on primary page; payouts to bank or crypto wallet
• BluSky Trading — payments via Odeonpay ALE S.R.L. (Paysagi); payouts not detailed on primary page
• FundingRock — payment and payout methods not detailed on primary page

Verify both separately at each firm's official source.

Will PFC publish head-to-head comparisons featuring these firms?

Head-to-head comparison coverage develops as editorial priority warrants. Each firm's specific positioning relative to other PFC-listed firms determines natural head-to-head comparison opportunities. Expect comparison coverage as operational specifications and trader bases develop.

Where can I follow ongoing coverage of these firms?

Follow @propfirmscmpd for main-brand PFC coverage and @PFCFutures for US futures-specific coverage (relevant for BluSky Trading). Browse the complete PFC blog for 150+ posts across firm reviews, head-to-head comparisons, and category analysis.

What should I do if I'm interested in any of these firms?

Standard PFC decision framework applies:

1. Visit the firm's official source to verify current firm specifications
2. Match the firm's specific positioning to your trader profile
3. Compare against alternatives across PFC's comparison database
4. Review framework-based editorial coverage as it develops
5. Test with smallest account first to verify operations before scaling
6. Verify both payments and payouts separately at the firm's official source
7. Confirm jurisdiction eligibility for your location

Sources

Verified firm details sourced from each firm's own publicly available content:

• FundedHive — Funding Models (additional detail cross-referenced from FundedHive Review — MyForexFirms where primary page was not accessible)
• Upcomers — upcomers.com
• BluSky Trading — blusky.pro
• FundingRock — fundingrock.com

Related PFC editorial coverage:

• Top 10 Best Prop Firms 2026
• Top 10 Best CFD Prop Firms 2026
• Top 10 Best Futures Prop Firms 2026
• How PFC Helps Traders
• PFC Reviews Platform Positioning

Last updated: 5 November 2026. Prop firm rules, pricing, and specific features evolve continuously — always verify current firm details directly at each firm's official source before purchasing.

Editorial disclosure: This piece provides framework-based coverage of four new firms joining the PFC listing. Firm specifications reflect what each firm publicly states at time of writing. PFC operates a strict commercial firewall between any firm commercial relationship and editorial coverage — listing status does not influence framework-based rankings, head-to-head comparisons, or PFC Reviews scoring.

Risk disclaimer: Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Most retail prop firms (including the four firms covered here, where explicitly stated) operate simulated trading environments rather than direct live capital trading. Approximately 90% of beginners fail their first evaluation and only 5-10% achieve consistent long-term profitability. This article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not investment advice.