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Blue Guardian vs FTMO: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
Blue Guardian and FTMO are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| Blue Guardian | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 85% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programs | 7 | 3 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | Restricted |
Conclusion
On our assessment, Blue Guardian (7.5) ranks above FTMO (7.0).
Blue Guardian offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($239); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
Customers rate FTMO more highly: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 4.0.
- Blue Guardian is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, a wider selection of programmes, the Match-Trader, TradeLocker platform.
- FTMO is the better choice if you prioritise stronger customer feedback, a higher profit share, the MT4, TradingView 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.
FTMO
Headquartered in Prague, FTMO ranks among Europe's most established prop firms. Traders may select a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge on accounts between $10,000 and $200,000; on the 2-Step, the fee is refunded with the first payout. FTMO is widely regarded as the industry reference point.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, Blue Guardian or FTMO?
On our assessment, Blue Guardian (7.5) ranks above FTMO (7.0).
Which is more affordable, Blue Guardian or FTMO?
Blue Guardian offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($239); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
May I hold accounts with Blue Guardian and FTMO 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.