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Blue Guardian or The5ers: 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 | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 85% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 7 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | – |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? Blue Guardian (7.5) beats The5ers (6.7).
Who's cheaper at 100K? Blue Guardian at $239; The5ers starts at $405.
Who do customers prefer? The5ers, with 4.7/5 on Trustpilot against 4.0.
Who gives you more freedom? Blue Guardian, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is Blue Guardian the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, a bigger profit split, more programs.
- When is The5ers the better pick? When you want better customer reviews, to trade on TradingView, 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.
The5ers
Want the cheapest possible way in? The5ers, around for about ten years and registered in Israel and the UK, sells starter accounts from $2,500. What else? High Stakes is its main 2-Step, Hyper Growth and Pro Growth are 1-Step options, and Bootcamp is a low-cost 3-Step.
Got questions?
Which is better, Blue Guardian or The5ers?
Who scores higher? Blue Guardian (7.5) beats The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less: Blue Guardian or The5ers?
Who's cheaper at 100K? Blue Guardian at $239; The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts at Blue Guardian and The5ers 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.