Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Blue Guardian vs Earn2Trade
Where Blue Guardian and Earn2Trade differ
| Compare |  Blue Guardian |  Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200Lower | $75 to $85 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%Higher | 50% to 80% |
| Maximum drawdown | 6% | 3.5% to 6% |
| Evaluation steps | Instant | 1 step |
| Account sizes | 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K | $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4% | 2.2% |
| Payout frequency | Instant on-demand; every 14 days standard, optional 7-day add-on | Weekly payouts from $100 |
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Key differences
- Challenge price is lower at Blue Guardian: $54 to $2,200 vs $75 to $85.
- Profit split is higher at Blue Guardian: 80% to 90% vs 50% to 80%.
- Support channels: only Blue Guardian offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian suits traders who want to skip the staged rounds: the instant evaluation gets you trading sooner, and payouts can be instant on demand. The trade-off is entry cost, since challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median.
Earn2Trade
Earn2Trade is a futures prop firm aimed at experienced traders, with a 1 step evaluation and challenge fees of $75 to $85 on account sizes of $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K. Weekly payouts and platforms such as Tradovate, NinjaTrader and TradingView suit traders already working in futures.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blue Guardian | Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherChallenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median, and the split is 80% to 90% against a 100% top. | 9.1Challenge fees of $75 to $85 sit above the site median of €56.56. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherThe instant evaluation, instant on-demand payouts, and a 6% maximum drawdown with a 3% to 4% daily cap. | 8.3 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.6 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Blue Guardian | Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 13 of 37 | 14 of 37 |
From lowest to highest
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200 | $75 to $85 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90% | 50% to 80% |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4% | 2.2% |
What it costs in practice
Pass one challenge, then make 10,000 profit
Blue Guardian
$5,800 to $8,946
80% to 90% of 10,000 - 1 × $54 to $2,200
Earn2Trade
$4,915 to $7,925
50% to 80% of 10,000 - 1 × $75 to $85
Blue Guardian comes out $1,021 ahead.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where these facts come from
Blue Guardian
- blueguardian.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.blueguardian.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Earn2Trade
- earn2trade.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Blue Guardian Limited | Earn2Trade LLC |
| Headquarters | Saint Lucia | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre, Community |
Brokers
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Earn2Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $75 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Markets | Not confirmed | Futures |
| Features | Not confirmed | Futures |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Experienced |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | No upfront activation fee; one-time activation fee deducted from profits on first withdrawal |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Finamark, BlackArrow, Rithmic |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Earn2Trade | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200below the median | $75 to $85at the median | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 50% to 80%lowest quarter | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 6%below the median | 3.5% to 6%below the median | 10% |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4%at the median | 2.2%lowest quarter | 3 |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Blue Guardian
Pros
- The instant evaluation replaces the usual staged rounds, cutting the wait before you trade with funded capital.
- Payouts can be instant on demand, with a standard cycle and an optional faster add-on when you want cash sooner.
- Account sizes from 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K let you test the rules small and scale up once your results hold up.
Cons
- Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median for entry.
- Your cut is 80% to 90% here, while Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, and phone help appears on just 24.1% of the prop firms on the site.
Earn2Trade
Pros
- A 1 step evaluation shortens the route to a funded account.
- Payouts are made weekly once the minimum payout amount is met, alongside a profit split of 50% to 80%.
- No upfront activation fee, with that fee instead deducted from profits on the first withdrawal.
Cons
- Challenge fees of $75 to $85 sit above the site median of €56.56.
- A profit split of 50% to 80% is below the site median of 90%.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, so phone and chat are not part of the offering.
Who each suits
Blue Guardian
Who it suits
- Traders who want to clear a challenge without staged rounds, since the evaluation is instant.
- Forex traders who like hard limits, with a 6% maximum drawdown and a 3% to 4% daily loss limit.
- Traders who want money out quickly, since payouts can be instant on demand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the biggest share of profits: Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Buyers on a small budget: Alpha Capital Group charges $27.
- Traders buying a large account on a lower budget: Funding Pips charges $29 to $555.
Earn2Trade
Who it suits
- Experienced futures traders who keep well inside a daily loss limit of 2.2%.
- Traders comfortable working to a maximum drawdown of 3.5% to 6% on a funded account.
- Futures traders on Tradovate, NinjaTrader or TradingView who want a profit split of 50% to 80%.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders chasing a bigger share of profits, since Apex Trader Funding lists a profit split of 100%.
- Buyers on a tight budget, as Alpha Capital Group charges a challenge fee of $27.
- Traders who want a spread of challenge prices, since Funding Pips fees run $29 to $555.
Current offers
Blue Guardian
Current offer
Discount code
25% off all accounts (CFDs and Futures): 25% off with code BG25
Applies to all CFD and Futures accounts; bundle discounts of 30-40% extra on 2-4 accounts
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Earn2Trade
Current offer
Discount code
Labor Day Special: 50% OFF + a FREE Reset With Every Evaluation: 50% off plus a free reset with every evaluation
Use code 50PLUSRESET at purchase
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Blue Guardian
How much does a Blue Guardian challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $54 to $2,200, with the smaller accounts at the low end and the largest at the top. The median price across the brands on the site is €56.56, so a Blue Guardian challenge sits above the middle of the market rather than at the budget end.
What profit split do I get once I pass?+
The profit split is 80% to 90%, the share of your trading profit that reaches you after the firm takes its cut. For comparison, the median split across the brands on the site is 90%, and the top figure listed is 100%.
Earn2Trade
How much does an Earn2Trade challenge cost?+
Challenge fees are $75 to $85, with a starting payment of $75. There is no monthly subscription attached, since the account fee is $0. The price covers the evaluation itself, and any activation fee is handled separately at the first withdrawal.
Are there activation fees on top of the challenge price?+
There is no upfront activation fee. Instead, an activation fee is taken out of profits on the first withdrawal, so the first payout is smaller while the cost of entry stays at the challenge price.