Which is cheaper: Blue Guardian or FTMO?

Blue Guardian is cheaper to enter. Its smallest evaluation account starts at $5K. FTMO's entry tier begins at $10K. Challenge fees scale with account size, so a smaller tier means a lower up-front cost. Both firms also run discount codes from time to time. Right now that is 50% at Blue Guardian and €101 at FTMO.

Does Blue Guardian have a better profit split than FTMO?

Blue Guardian and FTMO publish headline splits in the same range (Up to 90% vs 80% to 90%). So neither has a real edge here. The deciding factor is usually the consistency rule and any scaling milestone that gates the top tier. Read both firms' funded-phase rules before picking.

Which firm pays out faster: Blue Guardian or FTMO?

Both Blue Guardian and FTMO pay on a similar schedule (Regular payouts available upon consistency rule compliance vs Withdrawals available on a regular basis once you reach funded status). So the deciding factor is your withdrawal method. Crypto and Skrill clear in hours. Bank wires add 1 to 3 business days at either firm.

Can I trade at both Blue Guardian and FTMO?

Yes. Blue Guardian and FTMO are independent firms, and neither requires exclusivity. You can hold a funded account at both at once, as long as you respect each firm's rules on each account. Many traders spread evaluations across firms to cut counterparty risk. Each firm tracks its own rule breaches, so a breach at one does not affect the other.

Blue Guardian vs FTMO

Editorial intro

Comparing Blue Guardian and FTMO comes down to profit split mechanics: Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% profit splits and $400K max capital with regular payouts, while FTMO counters with 80% to 90% splits and $400K max capital on a regular payout cadence. We've ranked Blue Guardian at 4.2/5 and FTMO at 4.3/5 based on our editorial scoring. Both firms operate in the retail prop trading space and have published payout records that we've cross-checked against trader-reported withdrawals. Below is the full side-by-side breakdown across 14 decision-relevant attributes, our editor's verdict on which trader profile each firm fits best, and the most-searched questions about this specific match-up.

Attribute	Blue Guardian	FTMO
Profit Split	Up to 90%	80% to 90%
Max Funded Capital	$400K	$400K
Years in Operation	4	11
Headquartered	United Arab Emirates	Czech Republic
Rating (editorial)	4.2/5	4.3/5
Payout Frequency	Regular payouts available upon consistency rule compliance	Withdrawals available on a regular basis once you reach funded status
Active Discount	50%	€101
Platforms	Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker	cTrader, DXTrade, MT4, MT5
Drawdown Type	,	,
Consistency Rule	No	Yes
Asset Coverage	Crypto, FX, Indices, Other Commodities	FX, Energy, Crypto, Indices, Metals, Stocks
Min Account Size	$5K	$10K
Profit Target	10%	10%
Trading Days Min	,	4 days

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Our Verdict: Blue Guardian vs FTMO

Blue Guardian is better for:

▸Traders preferring a United Arab Emirates-jurisdictioned firm
▸Traders who already follow Blue Guardian and want to stay inside its ecosystem

FTMO is better for:

▸Traders prioritising verified reputation (4.3 vs 4.2 editorial rating)
▸Track record (11+ years vs 4 years)
▸Broader instrument coverage (6 asset classes vs 4)

Editor's note

For most traders, FTMO wins on operational track record (11 vs 4 years), but Blue Guardian is the better pick if you prefer Blue Guardian's rule set or jurisdiction. Our overall editorial pick: FTMO.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Guardian vs FTMO: Frequently Asked Questions

Not for most trader profiles. FTMO wins this match-up on operational track record (11 vs 4 years). It posts a higher editorial score than Blue Guardian. Blue Guardian is still the right call if prefer Blue Guardian's rule set or jurisdiction. But on a head-to-head ranking, FTMO comes out ahead.