Blue Guardian6 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $239
- Profit split
- 80 → 85%
- Payout frequency
- Every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $400K
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader
Futures head-to-head
Blue Guardian vs Take Profit Trader
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
Blue Guardian
8.6/10
No time limit, payouts in about an hour
4 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
Take Profit Trader
8.5/10
Daily withdrawals from day one
1 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian wins with 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Take Profit Trader does better on price.
Full comparison
Blue Guardian6 criteria won8.6/10Take Profit Trader3 criteria won8.5/10- From
- $170/mo
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payout frequency
- From day one (PRO account)
- Max capital
- $750K
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower, ATAS, MotiveWave
Choose Blue Guardian if you…
- Hate time pressure
- Want to be paid very quickly
- Use EAs
Choose Take Profit Trader if you…
- Are a futures trader who wants to withdraw often
- Dislike daily loss limits
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | Blue Guardian | Take Profit Trader | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $64Futures Reserve | $150 / monthTest → PRO | Not comparable |
| 50K | $100Futures Reserve | $170 / monthTest → PRO | Not comparable |
| 100K | $148Futures Reserve | $330 / monthTest → PRO | Not comparable |
| 150K | $296Futures Reserve | $360 / monthTest → PRO | Not comparable |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| Blue Guardian | Take Profit Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Restricted | Not specified |
| EAs and bots | Allowed | Not specified |
| Weekend and overnight | Allowed | Not specified |
| Time limit | No limit | Not specified |
| Minimum days | 5 profitable days per phase | 3 days |
| Minimum withdrawal | Not specified | Above the buffer |
| Max leverage | 1:30 | Not specified |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: Blue Guardian 9.2 versus Take Profit Trader 8.8, edge to Blue Guardian.
- Rules: Blue Guardian 8.8 versus Take Profit Trader 8.4, edge to Blue Guardian.
- Price: Blue Guardian 7.8 versus Take Profit Trader 8.4, edge to Take Profit Trader.
- Support: Blue Guardian 8.4 versus Take Profit Trader 8.0, edge to Blue Guardian.
- Reputation: Blue Guardian 8.5 versus Take Profit Trader 8.4, edge to Blue Guardian.
FAQ
Blue Guardian or Take Profit Trader: which one is cheaper?
Their offers are not directly comparable (different sizes or billing). The same-size price table covers each size.
Blue Guardian or Take Profit Trader: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, Blue Guardian scores 9.2/10 versus 8.8/10. Stated speed: ≈ 1h on average at Blue Guardian, 24 to 48h at Take Profit Trader.
Which is more reliable, Blue Guardian or Take Profit Trader?
On reputation, Blue Guardian scores 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10 for Take Profit Trader. Blue Guardian has been around since 2021, Take Profit Trader since 2021.
Should I choose Blue Guardian or Take Profit Trader?
Blue Guardian wins this head-to-head with 8.6/10 in the YourFunding rankings. Blue Guardian wins with 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Take Profit Trader does better on price.
