Blue Guardian review 2026: pricing, rules and payouts assessed
Blue Guardian was assessed against the same criteria applied to every firm: published pricing, published rules and customer ratings. It is rated 7.5 and placed 1 of 31.
Summary
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.
Pick a challenge
Rating breakdown
Placed 1 of 31 in our overall rankings. The 7.5 rating is composed as follows:
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- 85% share as standard
- Economical Nano versions (100K 2-Step from about $239)
- No time limit; copy trading permitted
- Payouts on request for instant accounts
Cons
- 2-minute minimum holding period constrains scalping
- News trading restricted on funded accounts (5 minutes)
Blue Guardian programmes
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Step Nano | 1-Step | 5K–200K | $26.66 | 85% |
| Instant Starter | Instant | 5K | $27 | 90% |
| 2 Step Standard | 2-Step | 5K–200K | $32 | 85% |
| 1 Step | 1-Step | 5K–200K | $40 | 85% |
| Buy Now Pay Later | 1-Step | 5K–200K | $52 ($10 setup, balance after passinging) | 80% |
| 2 Step Nano | 2-Step | 25K–200K | $66.66 | 80% |
| Instant | Instant | 5K–400K | $72 | 80% |
Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.
$100,000 challenges
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Step Nano | 2-Step | $239 | 8% / 5% | 3% | 10% |
| 1 Step Nano | 1-Step | $320 | 10% | 4% | 6% |
| 1 Step | 1-Step | $398 | 9% | 4% | 6% |
| 2 Step Standard | 2-Step | $463 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% |
| Instant | Instant | $623 | None | 3% | 6% |
| Buy Now Pay Later | 1-Step | $686 ($10 setup, balance after passinging) | 4% | 4% | 8% |
Permitted strategies
Restricted indicates the practice is permitted subject to conditions, for instance a brief prohibition either side of major releases. Full terms appear on the firm's website.
Platforms and payments
Blue Guardian in comparison
Questions and answers
Is Blue Guardian a reputable firm?
Blue Guardian is an established prop firm offering CFD accounts from $5,000 to $400,000.
What profit share does Blue Guardian offer?
85% on funded accounts; 90% with an add-on.
What does a 100K account cost?
Approximately $239 (2-Step Nano) to $463 (2-Step Standard), depending on the programme.
What is the cost of a Blue Guardian 100K challenge?
The most affordable Blue Guardian 100K challenge with a share of at least 80% is 2 Step Nano (2-step) at $239.
Does Blue Guardian accept traders resident in South Africa?
Yes. South Africa does not feature on Blue Guardian's list of restricted countries. Such lists are revised from time to time, so please verify the terms at registration.