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Blue Guardian vs FTMO (2026): who wins?
Same data for both: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot. Table and verdict below.
Head to head
| Blue Guardian | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 85% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programs | 7 | 3 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | Restricted |
Bottom line
Blue Guardian (7.5) beats FTMO (7.0) on our scores.
Cheaper 100K: Blue Guardian at $239. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Customers prefer FTMO: 4.8/5 vs 4.0 on Trustpilot.
- Pick Blue Guardian for a cheaper challenge, more programs, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
- Pick FTMO for happier customers, more of the profit, MT4, TradingView.
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.
FTMO
FTMO is a Prague firm and one of Europe's longest-standing prop firms. Choose a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge, $10,000 to $200,000. On the 2-Step, your fee comes back with your first payout. Most other firms get measured against FTMO.
Your questions, answered
Blue Guardian or FTMO: who's better?
Blue Guardian (7.5) beats FTMO (7.0) on our scores.
Blue Guardian or FTMO: who's cheaper?
Cheaper 100K: Blue Guardian at $239. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Can I have accounts at Blue Guardian and FTMO?
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.