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Blue Guardian or AquaFunded: which prop firm is better? (2026)
How do we compare them fairly? Same data for both: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
How do they compare, point by point?
| 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 |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? Blue Guardian (7.5) beats AquaFunded (7.3).
Who's cheaper at 100K? Blue Guardian at $239; AquaFunded starts at $279.20.
Who do customers prefer? Blue Guardian, with 4.0/5 on Trustpilot against 3.1.
Who gives you more freedom? AquaFunded, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is Blue Guardian the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, better customer reviews.
- When is AquaFunded the better pick? When you want a bigger profit split, more programs, to trade on cTrader.
Who are the two firms?
Blue Guardian
Want a higher split without paying extra? Blue Guardian gives funded traders 85% as standard (90% with an add-on). It sells instant funding plus 1-Step and 2-Step challenges from $5,000 to $400,000, with cheaper Nano versions for a lower entry price.
AquaFunded
Need a firm that's fine with EAs, hedging and martingale? AquaFunded allows all three. Its range covers 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000, on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
Got questions?
Which is better, Blue Guardian or AquaFunded?
Who scores higher? Blue Guardian (7.5) beats AquaFunded (7.3).
Which costs less: Blue Guardian or AquaFunded?
Who's cheaper at 100K? Blue Guardian at $239; AquaFunded starts at $279.20.
Can I have accounts at Blue Guardian and AquaFunded at once?
Yes. Buying challenges at several firms is fine. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.