Blue Guardian vs BrightFunded
Two prop firms, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
CFD and futures plans from $5K to $400K with instant payouts on the Instant plan and 7-day payouts elsewhere.
Two-step challenges from €47 with 8% and 5% targets, a 4% daily and 8% total loss, and 24-hour payouts.
| Detail | Blue Guardian | BrightFunded |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Type | Instant · 1 Step Standard · 1 Step Nano · 2 Step Standard · 2 Step Nano · Futures plans | 1 Step · 2-Step Bright · 2-Step Classic |
| Profit Split | Up to 90%; 100% on select plans | Up to 90% |
| Max Daily Loss | — | 4% |
| Max Overall Loss | — | 8% |
| News Trading | Not allowed on the Instant plan | 5-minute restriction around news |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | — |
| Payout Time | Instant plan: instant · 1 and 2 Step: 7 days · Futures Express: every business day | 24-hour guaranteed payouts; weekly available |
| Payment Methods | Rise, crypto | — |
| Founded | — | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Saint Lucia (registered); Dubai, UAE (operations) | Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE (operations); Saint Lucia (registered) |
| Countries | — | 155+ |
| Traders | — | 40,000+ |
What the figures say
- Profit Split: Blue Guardian lists Up to 90%; 100% on select plans; BrightFunded lists Up to 90%.
- BrightFunded publishes its max daily loss (4%); Blue Guardian does not state one on the pages we read.
- BrightFunded publishes its max overall loss (8%); Blue Guardian does not state one on the pages we read.
- News Trading: Blue Guardian lists Not allowed on the Instant plan; BrightFunded lists 5-minute restriction around news.
- Blue Guardian publishes its weekend holding (Allowed); BrightFunded does not state one on the pages we read.
- Blue Guardian publishes its payment methods (Rise, crypto); BrightFunded does not state one on the pages we read.
- Blue Guardian also lists Futures.
A figure marked “—” is one that prop firm does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
Blue Guardian: why traders choose it
- Five CFD plans and four futures plans, from $5K to $400K
- Prices from $54 for $5K to $1,650 for $400K, printed on the home page
- Instant payouts on the Instant plan, 7-day payouts on 1 and 2 Step
- Futures Express plan pays every business day, processed in under an hour
- Profit split up to 90%, with 100% on selected plans
- Seven platforms across CFDs and futures, including TradingView
BrightFunded: why traders choose it
- Three models: 1 Step, 2-Step Bright and 2-Step Classic, from $5K to $200K
- 2-Step: 8% then 5% profit targets, 4% daily loss, 8% total loss, 5 minimum trading days
- Payout ratio up to 90%, with a 15% evaluation profit reward on top
- 24-hour guaranteed payouts, weekly payouts available
- Simulated capital up to $400K
- Established 2023; over 40,000 active traders and 155 countries by their own count
Blue Guardian pros
- Covers both CFDs and futures under one roof with platforms for each
- Every price is on the home page
- Weekend holding allowed
Blue Guardian cons
- No news trading on the Instant plan, and drawdown on that plan is a trailing figure
- Payment is by Rise or crypto only
- Profit targets are not on the home page; they are in each plan's rules
BrightFunded pros
- Every number for the 2-Step is printed next to the price
- A 24-hour payout guarantee
- A paid evaluation profit reward, which few firms offer
BrightFunded cons
- A 5-minute news restriction applies
- MetaTrader 5 only, and not for US or UAE residents
- Prices are in euros with a promotion applied; list prices are higher
About Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian runs Instant, 1 Step and 2 Step CFD plans in Standard and Nano sizes, plus four futures plans, from $5K to $400K. Prices run from $54 to $1,650, the split reaches 90% or 100% on select plans, and payouts are instant on the Instant plan and every 7 days on the others.
About BrightFunded
BrightFunded, established in 2023, sells 1 Step, 2-Step Bright and 2-Step Classic challenges from $5K to $200K. The 2-Step asks for 8% then 5% inside a 4% daily and 8% total loss over at least 5 trading days, pays up to 90% with a 15% evaluation profit reward, and guarantees payouts within 24 hours.
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How this page is put together. Both columns use the same fields as the individual reviews, read from each prop firm's own site. Some links are affiliate links, which may earn Cubie FX a commission at no extra cost to you. Placement is not for sale and nothing here is ranked.