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Blue Guardian bets on simplicity and speed: no time limit to pass, readable rules and payouts processed in about an hour on average. The firm has also launched futures.
Ideal for passing a challenge without time pressure and getting paid within the hour.
Overview
Active since 2021, Blue Guardian reports more than 100,000 active traders and over $35M in payouts. It is rated 4.6/5 on Prop Firm Match.
Programs
CFDs: Instant account (no evaluation), 1-Step and 2-Step challenges, each in Standard or Nano (cheaper) versions. The 2-Step Standard 100K requires 8% then 4%, with a 4% daily loss, an 8% static max loss and at least 5 profitable days per phase.
Futures: Standard, Reserve, Express and Direct accounts.
Rules and payouts
There is no maximum duration: you pass at your own pace. EAs and weekend holding are allowed, but news trading is restricted and leverage is capped at 1:30.
Approved payouts are processed in about an hour on average, via Rise or crypto, with a split of up to 90%.
Challenges and conditions
- Price
- $579
- Target
- 8% + 4%
- Daily loss
- 4%
- Max loss
- 8%
- Profit split
- 90%
| Payout frequency | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Payout speed | ≈ 1h on average |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Crypto, Commodities, Futures |
| Platforms | MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader |
Public prices excluding promotions, verified in October 2026. Conditions change: check the official site before buying.
Trading rules
| News trading | Restricted |
|---|---|
| EAs and bots | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Allowed |
| Max leverage | 1:30 |
| Minimum days | 5 profitable days per phase |
| Time limit | No limit |
Rules checked in October 2026. Check any point not listed here in the firm's official terms.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- No time limit
- Payouts processed in ~1h
- EAs and weekend holding allowed
- CFDs and futures
Weaknesses
- News trading restricted
- Leverage capped at 1:30
- High list price for 100K
Who is it for?
A good fit if you…
- Hate time pressure
- Want to be paid very quickly
- Use EAs
Avoid if you…
- Trade the news
- Need high leverage
Blue Guardian against competitors
 Blue Guardian |  Funding Pips |  FTMO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YourFunding score | 8.6/10 | 9.2/10 | 9.0/10 |
| From | $579 | $399 | ≈ $499 |
| Profit split | Up to 90% | Up to 100% | 80 → 90% |
| Payout frequency | Weekly | Weekly to monthly | After 14 days, then on demand |
| Max capital | $400K | $400K | $200K |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 | 2015 |
| Platforms | MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Rules | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Price | 7.8 | 9.6 | 7.4 |
| Support | 8.4 | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Reputation | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.8 |
Score breakdown
FAQ Blue Guardian
Is there a time limit at Blue Guardian?
No, challenges have no maximum duration.
Are payouts fast?
The firm reports processing approved payouts in about an hour on average.
Can you trade news?
No, news trading is restricted at Blue Guardian.
