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Blue Guardian vs FTMO: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare Blue Guardian and FTMO using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| Blue Guardian | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 85% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programmes | 7 | 3 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | Restricted |
Our verdict
On our scores, Blue Guardian (7.5) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Blue Guardian has the cheaper 100K challenge ($239); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Customers rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.0.
- Choose Blue Guardian if you want a cheaper challenge, more programmes to choose from, the Match-Trader, TradeLocker platform.
- Choose FTMO if you want better customer reviews, a higher profit split, the MT4, TradingView platform.
The two firms in brief
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian offers instant funding plus 1-Step and 2-Step challenges from $5,000 to $400,000, with cheaper Nano versions that lower the cost of entry. Funded traders keep 85% of profits as standard, or 90% with an add-on.
FTMO
FTMO, based in Prague, is one of the longest-running prop firms in Europe. You can pick a 2-Step or a 1-Step challenge on accounts from $10,000 to $200,000, and on the 2-Step the fee comes back with your first payout. It is the benchmark most other firms are measured against.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Blue Guardian or FTMO?
On our scores, Blue Guardian (7.5) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Which is cheaper, Blue Guardian or FTMO?
Blue Guardian has the cheaper 100K challenge ($239); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Can I have accounts with Blue Guardian and FTMO at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.