Automate Blue Guardian with TradersPost

Blue Guardian Futures prohibits fully automated trading, including bots, EAs, and algorithmic systems¹. Semi-automated trading — where the trader actively monitors and manages trades — is allowed¹. Automated scalping systems are capped at 200 trades per day¹.

This guide explains the automation policy, what types of semi-automated execution are permitted, and alternative prop firms for traders who need full automation with TradersPost.

Automation Policy

Blue Guardian Futures' prohibited trading strategies explicitly include¹:

• Fully automated tools — AI, bots, EAs, or any hands-off automation
• High-frequency trading — positions held under 60 seconds
• Automated scalping exceeding 200 trades per day
• Order manipulation — multiple limit orders at the same price
• Exploiting gapped or illiquid markets
• Coordinated trading across accounts
• News trading during tier 1 economic releases (funded accounts)

Martingale strategies are explicitly allowed within margin and risk limits¹.

What Semi-Automated Means

Blue Guardian allows semi-automated trading where the trader actively monitors and manages each trade¹. In practice, this means:

• Using TradingView alerts as notifications, then placing trades manually
• Using webhook-triggered entries while actively monitoring positions
• Managing stop losses and take profits with platform tools
• Making the final trading decision yourself rather than delegating it entirely to code

The distinction is between fully hands-off automation (prohibited) and tool-assisted manual trading (permitted). Contact Blue Guardian support to clarify your specific use case before connecting any automation tools.

TradersPost Connectivity

Blue Guardian Futures connects to TradersPost through two supported platforms²:

• Tradovate: Primary futures platform
• ProjectX: Alternative futures platform

While the technical connection works, the prohibition on fully automated trading means TradersPost should only be used in a semi-automated capacity on Blue Guardian accounts — the trader must remain actively involved in trade decisions and monitoring¹.

The forex/CFD division (blueguardian.com) uses MT5, Match-Trader, and TradeLocker, which are not compatible with TradersPost.

Best Tier for Semi-Automated Trading

Guardian Tier (Recommended)

The Guardian tier's no daily loss limit³ simplifies risk management during semi-automated sessions. Higher position limits (5 contracts at $50K vs 3 on Standard)³ provide more flexibility. The 30% consistency rule is less restrictive than Standard's 40%⁴.

Standard Tier

Lower cost but includes daily loss limits³. The 40% consistency rule⁴ and tighter position limits add constraints. Best for budget-conscious traders with conservative approaches.

Instant Tier

Skip evaluation for $395-$995⁵. The 2% daily loss limit applies³, with a 20% consistency rule and 10 winning days required for payouts⁴.

Leveraging EOD Drawdown

Blue Guardian Futures uses end-of-day trailing drawdown on Standard and Guardian tiers³. This is advantageous for semi-automated trading because:

• Intraday equity fluctuations do not affect the drawdown calculation
• Focus on ending each day positively rather than tracking intraday peaks
• The drawdown only trails upward based on end-of-day settlement

Alternative Prop Firms for Full Automation

If you need fully automated trading with TradersPost, these futures prop firms have more permissive automation policies:

• Apex Trader Funding: Automated trading allowed via Tradovate and Rithmic
• Topstep: TopstepX API explicitly supports automation
• Tradeify: Bots allowed with sole ownership verification
• My Funded Futures: Semi-automated trading allowed with active trader oversight

Tips

• Confirm your approach: Contact Blue Guardian support and describe your specific semi-automated setup before trading¹
• Stay under 200 trades/day: Automated scalping above this threshold is prohibited¹
• Avoid positions under 60 seconds: HFT patterns are flagged¹
• Use TradingView alerts as notifications: Set up alerts for signals, then execute trades manually with TradersPost assistance
• Monitor for policy changes: The futures division launched in late 2024 and policies may evolve

Conclusion

Blue Guardian Futures' prohibition on fully automated trading¹ means it is not suitable for hands-off automated strategy execution through TradersPost. Semi-automated trading with active monitoring is permitted, making TradersPost usable as a trade-assistance tool rather than a full automation platform.

For fully automated futures trading, consider prop firms with explicitly permissive automation policies. Verify Blue Guardian Futures' current automation rules on their website before setting up any automated workflows.

References

¹ Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Prohibited Trading Strategies
² Blue Guardian Futures - Main Website
³ Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Trading Parameters
⁴ Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Payout Policy
⁵ Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Evaluation Plans