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Blue Guardian Challenges

Blue Guardian runs Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step + 3 Step challenges with relative equity drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $400K, with evaluation fees from $23–$2,539. Trading runs on Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker.

Challenge Types
Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step + 3 Step
Account Range
$5K–$400K
Price Range
$23–$2,539
Profit Split
50%–90%
Drawdown
Relative Equity

Blue Guardian challenge types and pricing

47 active Blue Guardian challenges across instant + 1 step + 2 step + 3 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.

Challenges 32

$5K1 Step1 Step
Rewards60
Profit Target
$500
Daily Loss
$200
Max Loss
$300
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$30$46
$10K1 Step1 Step
Rewards98
Profit Target
$1,000
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$600
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$49$75
$25K1 Step1 Step
Rewards200
Profit Target
$2,500
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$1,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$100$153
$50K1 Step1 Step
Rewards300
Profit Target
$5,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$150$251
$100K1 Step1 Step
Rewards596
Profit Target
$10,000
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$298$459
$200K1 Step1 Step
Rewards1,104
Profit Target
$20,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$552$849
$5K2 Step2 Step Pro
Rewards36
Profit Target
$500 $200
Daily Loss
$200
Max Loss
$500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$18$27
$10K2 Step2 Step Pro
Rewards80
Profit Target
$1,000 $400
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$1,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$40$61
$25K2 Step2 Step Pro
Rewards142
Profit Target
$2,500 $1,000
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$2,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$71$109
$50K2 Step2 Step Pro
Rewards252
Profit Target
$5,000 $2,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$5,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$126$195
$100K2 Step2 Step Pro
Rewards556
Profit Target
$10,000 $4,000
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$10,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$278$427
$200K2 Step2 Step Pro
Rewards1,104
Profit Target
$20,000 $8,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$20,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$552$849
$5K2 Step2 Step Standard
Rewards48
Profit Target
$400 $200
Daily Loss
$200
Max Loss
$400
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$24$37
$10K2 Step2 Step Standard
Rewards112
Profit Target
$800 $400
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$800
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$56$87
$25K2 Step2 Step Standard
Rewards230
Profit Target
$2,000 $1,000
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$2,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$115$178
$50K2 Step2 Step Standard
Rewards348
Profit Target
$4,000 $2,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$4,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$174$268
$100K2 Step2 Step Standard
Rewards694
Profit Target
$8,000 $4,000
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$8,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$347$534
$200K2 Step2 Step Standard
Rewards1,394
Profit Target
$16,000 $8,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$16,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$697$1072
$5K3 Step3 Step
Rewards30
Profit Target
$300 $300 $300
Daily Loss
$200
Max Loss
$400
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$15$23
$10K3 Step3 Step
Rewards66
Profit Target
$600 $600 $600
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$800
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$33$51
$25K3 Step3 Step
Rewards148
Profit Target
$1,500 $1,500 $1,500
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$2,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$74$114
$50K3 Step3 Step
Rewards228
Profit Target
$3,000 $3,000 $3,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$4,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$114$176
$100K3 Step3 Step
Rewards440
Profit Target
$6,000 $6,000 $6,000
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$8,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$220$338
$200K3 Step3 Step
Rewards800
Profit Target
$12,000 $12,000 $12,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$16,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Up To Weekly
$400$615
$5KInstantInstant
Rewards108
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$150
Max Loss
$300
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$54$84
$10KInstantInstant
Rewards150
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$300
Max Loss
$600
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$75$115
$25KInstantInstant
Rewards312
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$750
Max Loss
$1,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$156$240
$50KInstantInstant
Rewards486
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$1,500
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$243$373
$100KInstantInstant
Rewards934
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$3,000
Max Loss
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$467$719
$200KInstantInstant
Rewards1,432
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$6,000
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$716$1102
$300KInstantInstant
Rewards2,568
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$9,000
Max Loss
$18,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$1284$1975
$400KInstantInstant
Rewards3,300
Profit Target
Daily Loss
$12,000
Max Loss
$24,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
Instant Payouts
$1650$2539

Key trading rules

The rules that shape every Blue Guardian evaluation, condensed to one line per item.

Drawdown
Relative Equity
News Trading
Restricted
EAs / Automation
Allowed
Consistency Rule
15% to 25%
Weekend Holding
Allowed
Min Trading Days
Not specified

Fee refund policy

Blue Guardian refunds the challenge fee — typically with the trader's first payout. Confirm the exact terms on Blue Guardian's website before purchase.

Why traders fail Blue Guardian challenges

The most common failure causes are tied directly to Blue Guardian's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.

  1. 1

    Breaching the relative equity drawdown

    Blue Guardian's drawdown is relative equity, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.

    Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.

  2. 2

    Failing the consistency rule

    Blue Guardian enforces a consistency rule (15% to 25%). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.

    Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.

  3. 3

    News trading violations

    Blue Guardian restricts news trading: Allowed with restriction: 5 minutes prior to and after a high-impact (red folder) news event on Instant Standard and Funded accounts. A single trade open during the restricted window — even if it's profitable — can breach the rule.

    Tip: Flatten exposure 5+ minutes before high-impact releases. Use an economic calendar — don't rely on memory.

Who Blue Guardian fits

Good fit if you trade like this:

  • Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
  • Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
  • Traders who want funded capital without a multi-week evaluation — instant-funding tier is available.

Look elsewhere if any of these apply:

  • News-event traders — releases are off-limits or heavily restricted.
  • High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.

Want to see how real traders rate Blue Guardian's rule set?

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Blue Guardian challenge FAQ

Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a Blue Guardian evaluation.

Still have questions?

See the full Blue Guardian FAQ, rules, and payout policy on the main profile.

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