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Blue Guardian vs AquaFunded (2026): who wins?
Same data for both: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot. Table and verdict below.
Head to head
| Blue Guardian | AquaFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Profit split | 85% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) |
| Programs | 7 | 8 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | Allowed |
Bottom line
Blue Guardian (7.5) beats AquaFunded (7.3) on our scores.
Cheaper 100K: Blue Guardian at $239. AquaFunded's cheapest is $279.20.
Customers prefer Blue Guardian: 4.0/5 vs 3.1 on Trustpilot.
AquaFunded lets you trade more styles: news, EAs, weekend holds and more.
- Pick Blue Guardian for a cheaper challenge, happier customers.
- Pick AquaFunded for more of the profit, more programs, cTrader.
Quick profiles
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian: instant funding plus 1-Step and 2-Step challenges, $5,000 to $400,000. Nano versions make it cheaper to start. You keep 85% as standard, 90% with an add-on.
AquaFunded
AquaFunded does a bit of everything: 1-, 2- and 3-Step, instant, pay-after-pass. $2,500 to $400,000. Trade on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
Your questions, answered
Blue Guardian or AquaFunded: who's better?
Blue Guardian (7.5) beats AquaFunded (7.3) on our scores.
Blue Guardian or AquaFunded: who's cheaper?
Cheaper 100K: Blue Guardian at $239. AquaFunded's cheapest is $279.20.
Can I have accounts at Blue Guardian and AquaFunded?
Yes. Buying challenges at more than one firm is fine. What gets you banned almost everywhere: copying someone else's trades, or hedging between firms.