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Blue Guardian: SmartPropFirm 8.5 out of 10, from 34 verified reviews, grade B
SmartPoints
Payout Bonus
Purchase Protection
CEO / FounderSean Bainton
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Founded2021
Age5 years
Profit split
Traders keep 90%Split 90/10 • Firm keeps 10%
Partner offer
35% OFFUse code SMART • 35% OFF Standard, Express & Direct | 25% OFF Reserve
News trading
Allowed across all phases
Max funded
5 accounts / $750,000
Account types
Evaluation, Funded

Trader reviews of Blue Guardian

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B8.5/10
Based on 34 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
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Category Averages
Customer Care
8.0/10B
Trading Rules
8.6/10B
User Experience
8.7/10B
Payout Process
8.7/10B
88% of 34 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,00027
$25,00011
$150,0002
Account Types
Reserve24
Standard7
Reserve (50%, DLL On)3
Direct2
Express2
Reserve (40%)1
Reserve (50%)1
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Rated 4.9 out of 5
zachhagner17_6zxk
Express $25,000Reserve $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.8/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

Blue Guardian runs both forex/CFD and futures prop programs. On the futures side you get one-phase evals (Standard, Reserve, Express) plus a Direct instant-funded option, all with end-of-day trailing drawdown and a 90% split. Targets sit around 6% with no time limit. Consistency rules flip depending on the model—none in the Standard eval but 40% once funded, the opposite on Reserve/Express. Payouts go out via Rise or crypto, usually processed fast. Fees are one-time with no activation charge. Rules shift a bit by account type, so double-check the exact model before jumping in. My favorite accounts right now are the Express accounts because they keep the drawdown simple and pay you often. You get an end-of-day trailing drawdown instead of intraday drawdown, so unrealized profits during the session don’t move your floor or force you out. That gives you more room to let your trades breathe without watching the equity line tick against you all day. Once funded, Express gives you daily payouts once you clear the buffer. No long waiting periods between withdrawals, you can request money regularly instead of stacking profits for days or weeks. Consistency only applies during the evaluation, then drops off once you’re funded which is awesome. Combined with the 90% split and one-time fee, it’s a setup that rewards steady trading without the constant pressure of real-time trailing risk I highly recommend for any level or trader.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Good Pricing, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Mishwar Mohamed
Standard $50,000Reserve $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

Great firm who started with forex and great they shift to futures. W experience with the new reserve eval, i love that.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.3 out of 5
naughtywilder
Reserve (40%) $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallGreat
B8.5/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

This firm was goated about a month ago (before the DLL got added to the Reserve accounts) - they were the cheapest plans around when you bought a 5 pack and had the 50% consistency rule with no DLL....now that they've added those in and you have to pay more to have no DLL and have the 40% consistency rule just to make it anywhere close to what the prices used to be. Otherwise, it is pretty straight forward if you follow the rules.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

18000

Payout Evidence
PDF
Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Easy Platform & Dashboard

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
estebanchurus
Reserve (50%, DLL On) $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

Great prices!! Reliable payouts too. The 3% fee is a little annoying cause other firms dont have that.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

1052

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Fair & Transparent Rules, Fast & Consistent Payouts, Easy Platform & Dashboard

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Ethan Price
Standard $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.0/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

Have traded with this firm for awhile now before they done the revamp, revamp is really good with more accounts to choose from have been good great coutomer service.

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Jacob Maze
$150,000
FundedVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

I've been trading Blue Guardian's 150K direct accounts, and my experience with the platform has been very good. The platform itself is the standout. It's stable and easy to navigate, and it doesn't get in the way of execution. I never felt like I was fighting the tools, which matters when you're managing risk on a larger account. The rules are the other big plus. They're laid out clearly and transparently, in the same spirit as Tradeify. I always knew what I was allowed to do, where my limits were, and what the account required of me. That's rarer than it should be in this industry. Many firms bury important details or leave room for surprises, and here I didn't have to guess. The 150K direct account size is a good fit for traders who want meaningful size without the extra steps. Skipping the evaluation hurdles and going straight to a live-style account keeps the focus on trading your plan. Overall, I'd recommend Blue Guardian to traders who value a solid platform and clear, upfront rules. If you've traded with firms like Tradeify and appreciate that level of transparency, you'll feel at home here.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Great Support

Easy Platform & Dashboard, Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
nabihabboud
Standard $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

I used the $50K Standard account with Blue Guardian Futures and overall had a very good experience. The rules were straightforward and easy to understand, and I particularly liked the structure of the Standard account. The trading conditions felt fair and I didn’t run into any major issues while using the account. My experience with customer support was a little mixed. I wouldn’t say the communication was always the most professional in terms of how it was handled, but to be fair, they were very helpful and ultimately answered my questions and helped me with what I needed. So although there is some room for improvement in the professionalism of the support experience, the actual assistance I received was good. Overall, I had a positive experience with Blue Guardian Futures and I would recommend them. The $50K Standard account was a good fit for me, and based on my experience I would consider using them again.

Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Expensive

Poor Support, Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Magnus
Reserve (50%) $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

Never had any issues with Blue Guardian. Everything was quick and smooth from getting the account to receiving the payout. In my opinion, this is clearly a top firm in the prop firm space. As for possible complaints I've seen others have, I know they are working actively on resolving so I would not worry, me personally I had zero issues whatsoever. Certainly looking to purchase again!

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

$6,300

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Great Support, Fair & Transparent Rules

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Aryaan Bandali
Reserve (50%, DLL On) $25,000Reserve (50%, DLL On) $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.3/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

I have purchased a couple of evals from them, the 25k reserve accounts used to be 1500 DD and 1500 PT which was the best money could buy at the time. since then they're direct funded accounts kept that same drawdown to equity ratio but the reserves got moved to the standard 1500 PT with 1000 DD. Whenever there was an issue, support was quick, but overall haven't had many issues at all with Blue Guardian.

Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Good Pricing

Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading, Strong Reputation

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
jasonchenccg_10ak
Reserve $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for blue-guardian

Review

Blue Guardian has plans that are very similar to other top firms in the space. The reserve plans in particular were the plans that I chose to trade as they are nearly identical to other flex plans since they take 2 days to pass and have a profit split of 90/10. The payout process and speed is also really quick, I received my payouts in under 24 hours. Would absolutely recommend this firm.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

8000

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm

Always confirm rules with the firm before trading.