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Blue Guardian vs AquaFunded: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
Blue Guardian and AquaFunded are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| Blue Guardian | AquaFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Profit split | 85% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) |
| Programs | 7 | 8 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | Allowed |
Conclusion
On our assessment, Blue Guardian (7.5) ranks above AquaFunded (7.3).
Blue Guardian offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($239); the most affordable at AquaFunded is $279.20.
Customers rate Blue Guardian more highly: 4.0 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 3.1.
AquaFunded permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- Blue Guardian is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, stronger customer feedback.
- AquaFunded is the better choice if you prioritise a higher profit share, a wider selection of programmes, the cTrader platform.
Overview of both firms
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian offers instant funding together with 1-Step and 2-Step challenges between $5,000 and $400,000, with economical Nano versions reducing the entry cost. Funded traders retain 85% of profits as standard, or 90% with an add-on.
AquaFunded
AquaFunded provides an unusually broad selection: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Trading is available on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, Blue Guardian or AquaFunded?
On our assessment, Blue Guardian (7.5) ranks above AquaFunded (7.3).
Which is more affordable, Blue Guardian or AquaFunded?
Blue Guardian offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($239); the most affordable at AquaFunded is $279.20.
May I hold accounts with Blue Guardian and AquaFunded simultaneously?
Yes. Purchasing challenges from several firms is permitted. What virtually every firm prohibits is copying trades between different individuals' accounts or hedging positions across firms.