Complete Blue Guardian Prop Firm Guide
Blue Guardian Futures offers Standard, Guardian, and Instant tiers with EOD trailing drawdown and 100% profit retention on the first $15,000. This review covers both the futures and forex divisions, pricing, rules, payout structure, and automation policy.
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Bottom Line
- Blue Guardian Futures offers a multi-step evaluation model with three tiers: Standard, Guardian, and Instant, each with specific profit targets and drawdown rules.
- The profit split is 100% for the first $15,000 in profits, then shifts to a 90/10 split between the trader and Blue Guardian.
- Supported platforms for futures trading include Tradovate and ProjectX, with compatibility for TradersPost integration.
- A standout feature is the Guardian tier's absence of a daily loss limit, contrasting with most competitors who enforce daily limits on all tiers.
- Notable cons include the prohibition of fully automated trading and payout caps during the first 60 days.
Update: March 2026
Blue Guardian permits semi-automated trading only. Fully automated set-and-forget strategies are prohibited. Traders using TradersPost must actively monitor and manage all trades. See the automation policy section below for full details.
Blue Guardian is a proprietary trading firm that operates two divisions: Blue Guardian (blueguardian.com) for forex and CFDs, and Blue Guardian Futures (blueguardianfutures.com) for futures trading1. The futures division launched in November 20242 and offers three evaluation tiers with end-of-day trailing drawdown and 100% profit retention on the first $15,0003.
TradersPost integration is available through the futures division via Tradovate and ProjectX1. However, fully automated trading (bots, EAs, algorithmic systems) is prohibited — only semi-automated trading with active trader monitoring is allowed4.
Company Overview
Blue Guardian was established in 2019 with a focus on forex prop trading. CEO Sean Bainton launched the futures division in November 2024 as a separate platform2. The futures division supports contracts across CME, CBOT, COMEX, and NYMEX exchanges1.
Blue Guardian Futures Tiers
Standard Tier
The entry-level option with daily loss limits and a 6% profit target5. One-time pricing from $63 ($25K) to $340 ($150K), with monthly subscription options available6.
Guardian Tier
The premium option with no daily loss limit, higher position limits, and an 8% profit target5. One-time pricing from $48 ($25K) to $269 ($150K)6. Activation fees apply upon passing6.
Instant Tier
Skip the evaluation entirely with a one-time fee of $395-$9956. Immediate funded access with a 2% daily loss limit5.
Account Sizes and Targets
Standard Tier (6% profit target)5:
- $25,000: $1,500 target, $1,000 drawdown, $500 daily loss limit, 1 contract
- $50,000: $3,000 target, $2,500 drawdown, $1,250 daily loss limit, 3 contracts
- $100,000: $6,000 target, $3,500 drawdown, $2,500 daily loss limit, 6 contracts
- $150,000: $9,000 target, $5,000 drawdown, $3,750 daily loss limit, 9 contracts
Guardian Tier (8% profit target, no daily loss limit)5:
- $25,000: $2,000 target, $1,000 drawdown, 2 contracts
- $50,000: $4,000 target, $2,000 drawdown, 5 contracts
- $100,000: $8,000 target, $3,000 drawdown, 10 contracts
- $150,000: $12,000 target, $6,000 drawdown, 15 contracts
Profit Split and Payouts
- First $15,000 in profits: 100% to the trader3
- After $15,000: 90% to trader, 10% to Blue Guardian3
- Payout targets reset: 1st payout 7%, 2nd payout 4%, 3rd+ payout 3% of starting balance3
- Caps (first 60 days): $750 ($25K), $1,350 ($50K), $2,750 ($100K), $4,000 ($150K)3
- Standard: Every 7 days, $250 minimum, 5 winning days required3
- Guardian: Every 14 days, $500 minimum, 10 winning days required3
- Instant: 10 winning days required, 20% consistency rule3
- Processing: Via Riseworks (bank transfer or crypto), within 48 hours3
- Challenge fees refundable after the 4th payout6
Trading Rules (Futures)
- Drawdown type: End-of-day trailing for Standard and Guardian5
- Daily loss limit: Standard has limits; Guardian has none; Instant has 2%5
- Consistency rules: Standard 40%, Guardian 30%, Instant 20%3
- Minimum hold time: Positions under 60 seconds prohibited4
- News trading: Prohibited on funded accounts during tier 1 economic releases4
- Monthly activity: At least 5 active trading days per month on funded accounts7
Automation Policy
Blue Guardian Futures prohibits fully automated trading, including bots, EAs, and algorithmic systems4. Semi-automated trading — where the trader actively monitors and manages trades — is allowed4. Automated scalping systems are limited to 200 trades per day4.
Also prohibited4:
- High-frequency trading (positions under 60 seconds)
- Order manipulation (multiple limit orders at same price)
- Exploiting gapped or illiquid markets
- Coordinated trading across accounts
- Trading during tier 1 economic data releases (funded accounts)
Martingale strategies are allowed within margin and risk limits4.
Forex/CFD Division
The forex division (blueguardian.com) offers challenges from $5K to $400K using MT5, Match-Trader, and TradeLocker1. Forex accounts are NOT compatible with TradersPost. The forex division has separate rules, pricing, and challenge types from the futures division.
Supported Platforms
Futures (TradersPost compatible):
- Tradovate: Primary futures platform
- ProjectX: Alternative futures platform
Forex/CFD (NOT TradersPost compatible):
- MetaTrader 5 (MT5), Match-Trader, TradeLocker
Comparison to Other Prop Firms
Profit Split: Blue Guardian Futures offers 100% on first $15K, then 90/103. Apex offers 100% on first $25K. Most others offer 100% on first $10K.
Drawdown: Blue Guardian uses EOD trailing on both Standard and Guardian tiers5. Most competitors use real-time trailing or offer it as one option among several.
Daily Loss Limit: Guardian tier has none5. Most competitors enforce daily limits on all tiers.
Pricing Model: Blue Guardian's one-time pricing on Standard and Guardian tiers differs from most competitors' monthly subscription models6.
Pros and Cons
Advantages
- 100% profit retention on first $15,0003
- EOD trailing drawdown on all evaluation tiers5
- Guardian tier has no daily loss limit5
- One-time pricing model avoids recurring monthly fees6
- Challenge fees refundable after 4th payout6
- TradersPost compatible via Tradovate and ProjectX1
- Two market divisions (forex and futures) under one brand
Disadvantages
- Futures division very new (launched November 2024)2
- Fully automated trading prohibited4
- Payout caps during first 60 days3
- Payout targets reset after each withdrawal (7%/4%/3%)3
- Guardian tier requires 10 winning days and 14-day payout intervals3
- News trading prohibited on funded accounts4
- Separate websites for forex and futures divisions
Conclusion
Blue Guardian Futures' EOD trailing drawdown5 and Guardian tier's no daily loss limit5 create a flexible trading environment. The 100% profit retention on the first $15,0003 and one-time evaluation pricing6 add value for cost-conscious traders.
Key limitations include the prohibition on fully automated trading4, payout caps during the first 60 days3, and resetting payout targets3. The futures division launched in late 20242, so track record is still developing. Verify current plans and pricing on the Blue Guardian Futures website before purchasing.
References
1 Blue Guardian Futures - Main Website
2 Blue Guardian Blog - Futures Division Launch
3 Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Payout Policy
4 Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Prohibited Trading Strategies
5 Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Trading Parameters
6 Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Evaluation Plans
7 Blue Guardian Futures Help Center - Funded Trading Parameters
