Blue Guardian vs FundingPips
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.
Five evaluation models from $5K to $100K, with news and weekend holding allowed in evaluation.
| Detail | Blue Guardian | FundingPips |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Type | Instant · 1 Step Standard · 1 Step Nano · 2 Step Standard · 2 Step Nano · Futures plans | Zero · 1 Step Flex · 2 Step Standard · 2 Step Flex · 2 Step Pro |
| Profit Split | Up to 90%; 100% on select plans | Bi-weekly 85% or 95% (2 Step Flex, as shown) |
| Max Daily Loss | — | 4% (2 Step Flex) |
| Max Overall Loss | — | 12% (2 Step Flex) |
| News Trading | Not allowed on the Instant plan | Allowed in evaluation; restricted 5 min around red-folder news on the Master account |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Payout Time | Instant plan: instant · 1 and 2 Step: 7 days · Futures Express: every business day | Every 14 days (bi-weekly cycle) |
| Payment Methods | Rise, crypto | — |
| Headquarters | Saint Lucia (registered); Dubai, UAE (operations) | Dubai, UAE |
What the figures say
- Profit Split: Blue Guardian lists Up to 90%; 100% on select plans; FundingPips lists Bi-weekly 85% or 95% (2 Step Flex, as shown).
- FundingPips publishes its max daily loss (4% (2 Step Flex)); Blue Guardian does not state one on the pages we read.
- FundingPips publishes its max overall loss (12% (2 Step Flex)); Blue Guardian does not state one on the pages we read.
- Both list the same weekend holding: Allowed.
- Blue Guardian publishes its payment methods (Rise, crypto); FundingPips does not state one on the pages we read.
- Blue Guardian also lists Commodities, Futures.
- FundingPips also lists Metals, Energies.
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
FundingPips: why traders choose it
- Five models: Zero, 1 Step Flex, 2 Step Standard, 2 Step Flex and 2 Step Pro, on $5K to $100K accounts
- 2 Step Flex: 10% then 6% profit targets, 4% daily loss, 12% overall loss, unlimited time, one minimum trading day per phase
- Leverage 1:100 on forex; 1:30 metals, 1:20 indices, 1:10 energies, 1:2 crypto
- News trading and overnight or weekend holding are allowed during evaluation
- Reward cycles every 14 days at an 85% or 95% split, minimum reward 1%
- Swap-free add-on on every account size; inactivity limit of 30 days
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
FundingPips pros
- Every rule for every model is on one public page with the exact numbers
- A 12% overall loss limit is roomier than the usual 10%
- No time limit and a single minimum trading day per phase
FundingPips cons
- Rules change between models; the numbers above are for 2 Step Flex, so read your own model's page
- On the Master account news trading is restricted and profits made around red-folder events are deducted
- Accounts of $25K and above carry a maximum risk per trade idea of 3%, dropping to 2% above $25K
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 FundingPips
FundingPips runs five evaluation models on accounts from $5,000 to $100,000. The 2 Step Flex model shown on its objectives page asks for 10% then 6% with a 4% daily and 12% overall loss limit, no time limit, and pays rewards every 14 days at an 85% or 95% split. The firm is registered in Dubai and runs its own broker, Tradin.
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