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.
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
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Rewards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5K1 Step | 1 Step | $500 | $200 | $300 | 90% | Up To Weekly |  60 | |
$10K1 Step | 1 Step | $1,000 | $400 | $600 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 98 | |
$25K1 Step | 1 Step | $2,500 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 200 | |
$50K1 Step | 1 Step | $5,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 300 | |
$100K1 Step | 1 Step | $10,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 596 | |
$200K1 Step | 1 Step | $20,000 | $8,000 | $12,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 1,104 | |
$5K2 Step Pro | 2 Step | $500 $200 | $200 | $500 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 36 | |
$10K2 Step Pro | 2 Step | $1,000 $400 | $400 | $1,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 80 | |
$25K2 Step Pro | 2 Step | $2,500 $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,500 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 142 | |
$50K2 Step Pro | 2 Step | $5,000 $2,000 | $2,000 | $5,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 252 | |
$100K2 Step Pro | 2 Step | $10,000 $4,000 | $4,000 | $10,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 556 | |
$200K2 Step Pro | 2 Step | $20,000 $8,000 | $8,000 | $20,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 1,104 | |
$5K2 Step Standard | 2 Step | $400 $200 | $200 | $400 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 48 | |
$10K2 Step Standard | 2 Step | $800 $400 | $400 | $800 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 112 | |
$25K2 Step Standard | 2 Step | $2,000 $1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 230 | |
$50K2 Step Standard | 2 Step | $4,000 $2,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 348 | |
$100K2 Step Standard Most Popular | 2 Step | $8,000 $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 694 | |
$200K2 Step Standard | 2 Step | $16,000 $8,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 1,394 | |
$5K3 Step | 3 Step | $300 $300 $300 | $200 | $400 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 30 | |
$10K3 Step | 3 Step | $600 $600 $600 | $400 | $800 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 66 | |
$25K3 Step | 3 Step | $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 148 | |
$50K3 Step | 3 Step | $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 228 | |
$100K3 Step | 3 Step | $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 440 | |
$200K3 Step | 3 Step | $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 | $8,000 | $16,000 | 90% | Up To Weekly | 800 | |
$5KInstant | Instant | — | $150 | $300 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 108 | |
$10KInstant | Instant | — | $300 | $600 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 150 | |
$25KInstant | Instant | — | $750 | $1,500 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 312 | |
$50KInstant | Instant | — | $1,500 | $3,000 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 486 | |
$100KInstant | Instant | — | $3,000 | $6,000 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 934 | |
$200KInstant | Instant | — | $6,000 | $12,000 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 1,432 | |
$300KInstant | Instant | — | $9,000 | $18,000 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 2,568 | |
$400KInstant | Instant | — | $12,000 | $24,000 | 90% | Instant Payouts | 3,300 |
60982003005961,10436801422525561,104481122303486941,39430661482284408001081503124869341,4322,5683,300Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Blue Guardian evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
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
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
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
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.
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