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Blue Guardian Review: Rules, Fees, Best and Worst
Score66/100C - MixedTrust 63/100 · rank 52 of 62
By Tanishq Sonawane · Last verified
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Radar profile
66/100
Overall score of the 2 Step Nano - 50K plan ($127 for $50K), eight axes weighted equally. Higher is better for the trader.
Blue Guardian
Checked 10 Oct 2026
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Blue Guardian sets the amount. Firm's terms
Claim on Blue Guardian →Figures below are for the Blue Guardian - 2 Step Nano - 50K plan unless a row says otherwise.
| Challenge fee | $127 |
|---|---|
| Account size | $50K |
| Evaluation | 1-step, 2-step, instant funding |
| Profit target | 8% / |
| Profit split | 80% (up to 85% on other plans) |
| Max drawdown | 10% static |
| Daily loss limit | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly (14 days) |
| Payout terms | Bi-weekly (14 days) - 14 days |
| Scaling plan | Offered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published |
| Account sizes offered | $5K-$400K |
| Fee range | $26.66-$2,200 |
| Platforms | Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker |
| Assets | crypto, indices, fx, otherCommodities |
| Launched | June 2021 |
| Based in | United Arab Emirates |
| CEO | Sean Bainton |
Best
- Affordable pricing
- Payouts within hours to a day
- Instant funding model
- Clear rules, news trading allowed
Worst / red flags
- Guardian Shield closes trades at 1% loss
- Repeated payout rejections reported
- Rule changes without notice
- Equity-based drawdown frustrations
Trust score
62.7/100
C - Mixed · rank 52 of 62
Trustpilot
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Source: TrustpilotBlue Guardian is a forex/CFD prop firm founded in June 2021 and based in the United Arab Emirates. We track 30 of its challenges (1-step, 2-step, instant funding), with account sizes of $5K-$400K and list fees of $26.66-$2,200. Platforms: Match Trader, MT5 and TradeLocker.
Verdict: Mixed trust signals: check payout and rule-enforcement feedback closely.
All 30 challengesSize, list price, targets and limits for every plan
| Challenge | Size | Score | List price | Target | Max loss | Daily loss | Split | Payouts | Min days | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Step - 1-Step 5K1-step | $5K | 54 | $40 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1 Step Nano - 5K1-step | $5K | 61 | $26.66 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 7 days | – | Yes, 50% (Evaluation and Funded) |
| 1 Step - 1-Step 10K1-step | $10K | 55 | $66 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1 Step Nano - 10K1-step | $10K | 62 | $38.66 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 7 days | – | Yes, 50% (Evaluation and Funded) |
| 1 Step - 1-Step 25K1-step | $25K | 57 | $134 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1 Step Nano - 25K1-step | $25K | 63 | $78.66 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 7 days | – | Yes, 50% (Evaluation and Funded) |
| 1 Step - 1-Step 50K1-step | $50K | 59 | $200 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1 Step Nano - 50K1-step | $50K | 63 | $160 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 7 days | – | Yes, 50% (Evaluation and Funded) |
| 1 Step - 1-Step 100K1-step | $100K | 59 | $398 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1 Step Nano - 100K1-step | $100K | 63 | $320 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 7 days | – | Yes, 50% (Evaluation and Funded) |
| 1 Step - 1-Step 200K1-step | $200K | 60 | $736 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 1 Step Nano - 200K1-step | $200K | 63 | $585 | 10% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 7 days | – | Yes, 50% (Evaluation and Funded) |
| 2 Step Standard - 2-Steps 5K2-step | $5K | 61 | $32 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2 Step Standard - 2-Steps 10K2-step | $10K | 59 | $75 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2 Step Nano - 25K2-step | $25K | 66 | $66.66 | 8% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | Yes, 50% (Funded stage) |
| 2 Step Standard - 2-Steps 25K2-step | $25K | 61 | $154 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2 Step Nano - 50K2-step | $50K | 66 | $127 | 8% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | Yes, 50% (Funded stage) |
| 2 Step Standard - 2-Steps 50K2-step | $50K | 63 | $232 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2 Step Nano - 100K2-step | $100K | 66 | $239 | 8% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | Yes, 50% (Funded stage) |
| 2 Step Standard - 2-Steps 100K2-step | $100K | 63 | $463 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| 2 Step Nano - 200K2-step | $200K | 66 | $460 | 8% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | Yes, 50% (Funded stage) |
| 2 Step Standard - 2-Steps 200K2-step | $200K | 63 | $930 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 85% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Instant Funding - Instant 5Kinstant funding | $5K | 53 | $72 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 10Kinstant funding | $10K | 55 | $100 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 25Kinstant funding | $25K | 57 | $208 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 50Kinstant funding | $50K | 59 | $324 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 100Kinstant funding | $100K | 59 | $623 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 200Kinstant funding | $200K | 62 | $954 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 300Kinstant funding | $300K | 60 | $1,712 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
| Instant Funding - Instant 400Kinstant funding | $400K | 60 | $2,200 | None (instant) | 6% balance trailing | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 1 days | 5 | - 20% Daily Consistency Rule applies: You cannot request a payout until the highest profit trading day falls below the 20% of total profits made on that account within that particular period. |
Data checked 9 October 2026. Prop firms change their rules often, so confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.