FTMO vs Blue Guardian
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Blue Guardian ($32 vs €79).
- Faster payout cycle: Blue Guardian (Daily / on demand).
- Overall PA Score: FTMO 8.1 vs Blue Guardian 6.7.
FTMO stronger on 5Blue Guardian stronger on 4of 10 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| FTMO8.1 PA Score | Blue Guardian6.7 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 8.1 (stronger figure) | 6.7 |
| Trustpilot | 4.855,121 | Not published |
| Founded | 2015 (stronger figure) | Not published |
| HQ | Czech Republic | Saint Lucia (registered) |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures (stronger figure) | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, instant | instant, 1-step, 2-step |
| Entry fee from | €79 | $32 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | €4.99 | $3.68 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $200K | $400K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 10% / 5% | 8% / 4% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (stronger figure) | 4% |
| Max drawdown | 10% (stronger figure) | 8% |
| Drawdown type | static | static |
| Profit split | up to 90% | up to 90% |
| Leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 (challenge), 1:50 funded |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate, DeepCharts |
| Payout frequency | Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice | up to weekly (instant on Instant) |
| First payout (days) | 14 | 7 (stronger figure) |
| Min trading days | 4 | Not published |
| Consistency rule | 1-Step: best day ≤50% of profit; Instant: ≤30% | none on CFD Standard plans |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 35% off all accounts (CFDs & Futures) |
| Visit site (opens FTMO in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Blue Guardian in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
FTMO scores 8.1/10 and Blue Guardian 6.7/10, a wide gap. Both are CFD prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick FTMO if
- you need MT4 and cTrader
- review volume matters to you (55,121 Trustpilot reviews vs 0)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2015)
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($650M+ paid in rewards)
Pick Blue Guardian if
- you want the cheaper way in ($32 vs €79 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($3.68 vs €4.99)
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you hold positions over the weekend
- you need Match-Trader, TradeLocker and NinjaTrader
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer. FTMO prices in EUR; no FX conversion is applied.
| Account | FTMO | Blue Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | €169 | $32 |
| $10K | €79 | $66 |
| $25K | €199 | $134 |
| $50K | €319 | $200 |
| $100K | €499 | $398 |
| $200K | €999 | $736 |
Payouts
FTMO: Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice. First payout after 14 days. Methods: bank wire, Visa Direct / Mastercard Send (up to $20,000), Skrill (up to $3,000), cryptocurrencies. The firm reports "$650M+ paid in rewards" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Blue Guardian: up to weekly (instant on Instant). First payout after 7 days. Methods: Crypto, Rise Works (bank). The firm reports "$35M+ total payouts" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
| Date | Firm | Field | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | First payout (days)Payouts | none | 14 | |
| FTMO | Payout frequencyPayouts | none | Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice | |
| Blue Guardian | Discount codeOffers | SPOOKY (25% off) | HALLOWEEN (35% off all accounts (CFDs & Futures)) |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is FTMO legit? · Is Blue Guardian legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, FTMO or Blue Guardian?
Smallest published entry fee: FTMO €79, Blue Guardian $32. Cheapest per $1K of account: FTMO €4.99, Blue Guardian $3.68.
Which pays out faster, FTMO or Blue Guardian?
FTMO: Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice. Blue Guardian: up to weekly (instant on Instant).
Which has the higher profit split?
FTMO: up to 90%; Blue Guardian: up to 90%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, FTMO or Blue Guardian?
On our six-point beginner checklist FTMO meets 5 and Blue Guardian meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are FTMO and Blue Guardian legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/ftmo/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/blue-guardian/legit/.