Complete Blue Guardian Prop Firm Guide

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.

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