Blue Guardian review 2026: prices, rules and payouts
We assessed Blue Guardian with the same data as every other firm: published prices, published rules and customer ratings. Result: a score of 7.5, rank 1 of 31.
Overview
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.
The score in detail
Rank 1 of 31 in the overall scores. Here is how the 7.5 breaks down:
Pros and cons
Pros
- 85% split as standard
- Cheap Nano versions (100K 2-Step from about $239)
- No time limit and copy trading allowed
- On-demand payouts on instant accounts
Cons
- 2-minute minimum hold time limits scalping
- News trading limited on funded accounts (5 minutes)
Blue Guardian programmes
| Programme | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Step Nano | 1-Step | 5K–200K | $26.66 | 85% |
| Instant Starter | Instant | 5K | $27 | 90% |
| 2 Step Standard | 2-Step | 5K–200K | $32 | 85% |
| 1 Step | 1-Step | 5K–200K | $40 | 85% |
| Buy Now Pay Later | 1-Step | 5K–200K | $52 ($10 setup, balance after passinging) | 80% |
| 2 Step Nano | 2-Step | 25K–200K | $66.66 | 80% |
| Instant | Instant | 5K–400K | $72 | 80% |
List prices without discount codes, checked on 13 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so confirm on their website before you buy.
Challenges for a $100,000 account
| Programme | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Step Nano | 2-Step | $239 | 8% / 5% | 3% | 10% |
| 1 Step Nano | 1-Step | $320 | 10% | 4% | 6% |
| 1 Step | 1-Step | $398 | 9% | 4% | 6% |
| 2 Step Standard | 2-Step | $463 | 8% / 4% | 4% | 8% |
| Instant | Instant | $623 | None | 3% | 6% |
| Buy Now Pay Later | 1-Step | $686 ($10 setup, balance after passinging) | 4% | 4% | 8% |
What's allowed?
Restricted = allowed with conditions (for example, no trading a few minutes either side of major news). Full details are on the firm's website.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Guardian legitimate?
Blue Guardian is an established prop firm offering CFD accounts from $5,000 to $400,000.
What profit split does Blue Guardian pay?
85% on funded accounts, 90% with an add-on.
How much is a 100K account?
Roughly $239 (2-Step Nano) to $463 (2-Step Standard), depending on the programme.
How much is the Blue Guardian 100K challenge?
The cheapest Blue Guardian 100K challenge with at least an 80% split is 2 Step Nano (2-step) at $239.
Does Blue Guardian accept UK traders?
Yes. The United Kingdom is not on Blue Guardian's list of restricted countries. Check the terms when you sign up, as these lists change.