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Blue Guardian review: rules, prices and payouts
United Arab Emirates·Founded 2021·★ 3.2 (2,106)Updated October 24, 2026 at 1:51 AM UTC
Instant Starter from $10 for $5,000Weekend holding allowed on all accounts85% split on Standard challenges3% processing fee on every payoutGuardian Shield can cut the split to 50%50% consistency rule on Nano accounts
Cheapest start$10$5K · Instant
Profit splitUp to 90%Your share of profits
Daily / max loss3% / 5%balance, trailing max loss
LeverageUp to 1:50Forex pairs, from 1:30 on some plans
First payoutOn requestAfter funding
Trust score
Trustpilot3.2
5★58%
4★9%
3★3%
2★3%
1★27%
Our verdict
Blue Guardian suits a trader who wants instant access from $10, or a low-cost Nano evaluation from $26.66, with weekend holding, own-strategy EAs and copy trading between personal accounts all allowed. The 1-Step Standard at $623 for $100,000 with an 85% split and 14-day payouts is the mainstream route, but every payout loses 3% in processing fees and Guardian Shield can halve the split on a single floating-loss trigger. Nano's 50% consistency rule and 2% payout cap on the 2-Step version make its headline price much less generous than it looks.
What traders likeReviewers say payouts are approved and paid quickly, often within hours of the request.Support staff are praised as responsive and helpful, typically resolving questions or account issues quickly.Moving from a passed evaluation to a funded account is described as fast and smooth.Reviewers stress there are no hidden rules or fees; terms are described as transparent.Traders report receiving their payouts as promised, without disputes over rules.KYC verification is described as quick and simple, with support stepping in when documents fail to verify.Support resolved IP or location-related login/verification issues.Reviewers say the consistency rule is clear or easy to track (or absent on some plans), and support explains it well.
What traders complain aboutReviewers report accounts being breached, banned, blocked or closed, frequently in connection with funded status or payout requests.Reviewers report funded or evaluation accounts terminated with little or vague explanation.Traders find the consistency rule confusing or say it held up or reduced their payouts.Reviewers say payout requests were denied or withheld, often over rule violations they dispute.Reviewers accuse the firm of hidden or unclear rules that surface only after passing or at payout time.Refund requests are reported as refused or never processed.Traders dispute drawdown breaches, saying limits were miscalculated, trailed unrealised profit or triggered by glitches.Complaints describe long payout delays and requests stuck in pending.
True cost to get funded
One-time
$340
1-Step Standard · no activation1-Step Standard is a one-time fee of $340, so the months slider does not change it.
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Summary
Blue Guardian, founded in the UAE in June 2021, sells Instant Standard and Instant Starter accounts from $5,000 to $400,000, plus 1-Step and 2-Step Standard and Nano evaluations from $5,000 to $200,000. Standard challenges start at an 85% split with 14-day payouts and a $100 minimum, Instant Standard starts at 80% with on-demand payouts, and Instant Starter costs $10 for a $5,000 account at 90%. The 1-Step Standard asks for 10% against a 4% daily limit and a 6% trailing maximum loss, while the 2-Step Standard asks for 8% then 4% against a 4% daily limit and an 8% static maximum loss. All payouts carry a 3% fee, and Guardian Shield can cut the split to 50%.
Firm overview
Which trading platforms can you use?Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
How can a trader pay?Credit/Debit CardCryptoOnly the rule that the payment method must belong to the account holder is published; no method list.
How are payouts sent?Rise · Crypto
CEOSean Bainton
Clearing broker for prop programDXFeed, NinjaTrader
Where is the firm based?United Arab Emirates
Founded2021
Years operating5
Instruments and assets
Example symbolsEURUSDGBPUSDUSDJPYAUDUSDUSDCADNZDUSDEURGBPXAUUSDXAGUSDUS30SPX500NDX100GER40BTCUSDETHUSD
Leverage
Forex1:50 on 1-Step and 2-Step, 1:30 on Instant
Indices1:20 on 1-Step, 1:10 on 2-Step and Instant
Metals1:20 on 1-Step, 1:10 on 2-Step and Instant
Energy1:10 on 2-Step and Instant
Crypto1:2
Commissions
Raw spreads with commissions per lot. Forex and other commodities cost $5 per lot, and indices and crypto cost $0 in commission.
FX $5 per lotIndices No commissionExample 1 lot of EURUSD costs $5 in commission, before spread. 1 lot of US30 costs $0 in commission, before spread.
Consistency
EvaluationInstant Standard uses a 20% consistency rule and Instant Starter uses a 15% consistency rule. 1-Step Nano and 2-Step Nano use a 50% consistency rule, and 2-Step Pro uses a 25% consistency rule where offered.
Funded accountThe same consistency rules apply at payout: a trader whose best day exceeds the applicable percentage must keep trading until the ratio falls below it. Guardian Shield is separate from the consistency rule.
Firm rules
News tradingAllowed without restriction on challenge accounts during evaluation. On funded accounts bought after 13 November 2025, opening or closing trades is restricted from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after high-impact news. Instant Starter allows news trading.
Copy tradingAllowed between accounts owned by the same trader only. Copying another trader's accounts is not allowed.
InactivityAccounts are deactivated after 30 days of inactivity.
Prohibited strategiesGambling-style trading, including margin usage above 80% on a single trade, Tick scalping, with a 2-minute minimum holding time, Copy trading another trader's accounts, Using VPN or VPS services to bypass copy, group or signal trading rules, Excessive risk taking concentrated on a single news event
Challenges
| Program | Account | Price | Activation | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | True cost (1 mo) ↓ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Standard | $5K | $72 once | $0 (Free) | $450 | $300 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $72 | Get |
| 1-Step Standard | $10K | $120 once | $0 (Free) | $900 | $600 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $120 | Get |
| 1-Step Standard | $25K | $210 once | $0 (Free) | $2,250 | $1,500 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $210 | Get |
| 1-Step Standard | $50K | $340 once | $0 (Free) | $4,500 | $3,000 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $340 | Get |
| 1-Step Standard | $100K | $623 once | $0 (Free) | $9,000 | $6,000 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $623 | Get |
| 1-Step Standard | $200K | $1,180 once | $0 (Free) | $18,000 | $12,000 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $1,180 | Get |
| 2-Step Standard | $5K | $48 once | $0 (Free) | $400 | $400 | Static | 4% (balance) | $48 | Get |
| 2-Step Standard | $10K | $87 once | $0 (Free) | $800 | $800 | Static | 4% (balance) | $87 | Get |
| 2-Step Standard | $25K | $154 once | $0 (Free) | $2,000 | $2,000 | Static | 4% (balance) | $154 | Get |
| 2-Step Standard | $50K | $264 once | $0 (Free) | $4,000 | $4,000 | Static | 4% (balance) | $264 | Get |
| 2-Step Standard | $100K | $467 once | $0 (Free) | $8,000 | $8,000 | Static | 4% (balance) | $467 | Get |
| 2-Step Standard | $200K | $890 once | $0 (Free) | $16,000 | $16,000 | Static | 4% (balance) | $890 | Get |
| 1-Step Nano | $5K | $26.66 once | $0 (Free) | $500 | $300 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $26.66 | Get |
| 1-Step Nano | $10K | $38.66 once | $0 (Free) | $1,000 | $600 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $38.66 | Get |
| 1-Step Nano | $25K | $78.66 once | $0 (Free) | $2,500 | $1,500 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $78.66 | Get |
| 1-Step Nano | $50K | $160 once | $0 (Free) | $5,000 | $3,000 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $160 | Get |
| 1-Step Nano | $100K | $320 once | $0 (Free) | $10,000 | $6,000 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $320 | Get |
| 1-Step Nano | $200K | $585 once | $0 (Free) | $20,000 | $12,000 | Trailing | 4% (balance) | $585 | Get |
| 2-Step Nano | $25K | $66.66 once | $0 (Free) | $2,000 | $2,500 | Static | 3% (balance) | $66.66 | Get |
| 2-Step Nano | $50K | $127 once | $0 (Free) | $4,000 | $5,000 | Static | 3% (balance) | $127 | Get |
| 2-Step Nano | $100K | $239 once | $0 (Free) | $8,000 | $10,000 | Static | 3% (balance) | $239 | Get |
| 2-Step Nano | $200K | $460 once | $0 (Free) | $16,000 | $20,000 | Static | 3% (balance) | $460 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $5K | $54 once | $0 (Free) | — | $300 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $54 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $10K | $109 once | $0 (Free) | — | $600 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $109 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $25K | $154 once | $0 (Free) | — | $1,500 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $154 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $50K | $264 once | $0 (Free) | — | $3,000 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $264 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $100K | $467 once | $0 (Free) | — | $6,000 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $467 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $200K | $934 once | $0 (Free) | — | $12,000 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $934 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $300K | $1,284 once | $0 (Free) | — | $18,000 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $1,284 | Get |
| Instant Standard | $400K | $1,878 once | $0 (Free) | — | $24,000 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $1,878 | Get |
| Instant Starter | $5K | $10 once | $0 (Free) | — | $250 | Trailing | 3% (balance) | $10 | Get |
Payouts
Profit split85% to the trader
Minimum payout$100
Restricted countries
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Fully restricted (13):
AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaCubaIranJordanLibyaMyanmar (Burma)North KoreaPhilippinesSenegalSyria+1 more
Announcements
October 23, 2026 · 2-Step Standard rules page updatedThe 2-Step Standard help article was updated, showing an 85% split with a 90% add-on, a 14-day payout cycle and a 7-day payout add-on.
October 19, 2026 · Payout page moves Instant Standard and 2-Step Nano to an 80% default splitThe official payout help page was updated so Instant Standard accounts and 2-Step Nano accounts show an 80% default split, with a 90% add-on on Instant Standard.
FAQ
What does a Blue Guardian challenge cost?1-Step Standard costs $72 for $5,000, $120 for $10,000, $210 for $25,000, $340 for $50,000, $623 for $100,000 and $1,180 for $200,000. 2-Step Standard costs $48 to $890 across the same sizes. Nano list prices run from $26.66 for a $5,000 1-Step Nano to $585 for a $200,000 1-Step Nano. Instant Standard starts at $54 for $5,000 and Instant Starter costs $10 for $5,000.
What are the profit targets and loss limits?1-Step Standard asks for 10% with a 4% daily limit and a 6% trailing maximum loss. 2-Step Standard asks for 8% then 4% with a 4% daily limit and an 8% static maximum loss. 1-Step Nano asks for 10% with a 4% daily limit and a 6% trailing maximum loss. 2-Step Nano asks for 8% then 5% with a 3% daily limit and a 10% static maximum loss.
What is Guardian Shield?Guardian Shield auto-closes open trades when floating loss reaches 1% on Instant accounts or 2% on Standard funded accounts. The first trigger is a soft breach that cuts the profit split to 50%, and the second trigger breaches the account permanently.
How often does Blue Guardian pay, and what is the minimum?Standard and Nano accounts pay every 14 days, with a 7-day add-on available. Instant accounts pay on demand once their conditions are met. The minimum withdrawal is $100, and all payouts carry a 3% processing fee.
Can I use news trading, EAs or copy trading?News trading is allowed without restriction during evaluation, but funded accounts bought after 13 November 2025 may not open or close trades within 5 minutes before or after high-impact news. EAs are allowed with the trader's own strategy, and copy trading is allowed between accounts owned by the same trader only. Weekend holding is allowed on all account types.
What is the difference between Standard and Nano?Nano is the low-cost tier with smaller fees, a 50% consistency rule, a 2% payout cap per cycle on the 2-Step Nano, and an 80% default split. Standard challenges cost more, start at an 85% split, and carry no Nano payout cap.
Are challenge fees refunded?Standard and Instant fees are refunded after the fourth payout.
What leverage and commissions apply?Forex leverage is 1:50 on 1-Step and 2-Step plans and 1:30 on Instant plans. Indices leverage is 1:20 on 1-Step and 1:10 on 2-Step and Instant plans. Crypto leverage is 1:2. Forex and other commodities cost $5 per lot, and indices and crypto cost $0 in commission.
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Blue Guardian price history and rule changes
From our weekly snapshots of the firm's own site.
Cheapest $5K plan, list price
| Date | Plan | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | $200K · 1-Step Standard | Profit target | 10 | 9 |
| 2026-10-26 | $100K · 1-Step Standard | Profit target | 10 | 9 |
| 2026-10-26 | $50K · 1-Step Standard | Profit target | 10 | 9 |
| 2026-10-26 | $25K · 1-Step Standard | Profit target | 10 | 9 |
| 2026-10-26 | $10K · 1-Step Standard | Profit target | 10 | 9 |
| 2026-10-26 | $5K · 1-Step Standard | Profit target | 10 | 9 |