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Blue Guardian
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Blue Guardian is a proprietary-trading firm with 1 Step, 2 Step, and Instant programs, up to 100% profit split, 1:50 FX leverage, and accounts from USD 5K to USD 400K.
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- Starting account
- $5,000
- Max. allocation
- $400,000
- Profit split
- 80% – 85%
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| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | $66.66 |
| $50,000 | $127 |
| $100,000 | $239 |
| $200,000 | $460 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $32 |
| $10,000 | $75 |
| $25,000 | $154 |
| $50,000 | $232 |
| $100,000 | $463 |
| $200,000 | $930 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $26.66 |
| $10,000 | $38.66 |
| $25,000 | $78.66 |
| $50,000 | $160 |
| $100,000 | $320 |
| $200,000 | $585 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $40 |
| $10,000 | $66 |
| $25,000 | $134 |
| $50,000 | $200 |
| $100,000 | $398 |
| $200,000 | $736 |
| Account size | Entry fee |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | $72 |
| $10,000 | $100 |
| $25,000 | $208 |
| $50,000 | $324 |
| $100,000 | $623 |
| $200,000 | $954 |
| $300,000 | $1,712 |
| $400,000 | $2,200 |
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About Blue Guardian
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- https://blueguardian.com
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Rules & conditions
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Two Step 80% profit split Refundable fee
Two Step 85% profit split Refundable fee
One Step 85% profit split Refundable fee
One Step 85% profit split Refundable fee
Instant 80% profit split Refundable fee
Selected program benefits: 14
82% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Automated Trading Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Hedging Allowed
- +8 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
18 of 20 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
11 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
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Overnight Holding Allowed
Account type: all account types
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Weekend Holding Allowed
Account type: all account types
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Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Only between accounts legally owned by the same account holder
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Scalping Allowed
Trades must be held for at least 2 minutes
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No evaluation time limit
no time limit
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Overall drawdown allowance 10%
Maximum overall drawdown
Measurement basis: initial balance
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First Payout Wait: 14 days
Funded Accounts
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Payout Interval: 14 days
Minimum interval between eligible payout requests
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Refundable entry fee
For completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout
Selected program benefits: 12
82% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Automated Trading Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Hedging Allowed
- +6 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
15 of 20 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
8 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
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Overnight Holding Allowed
Account type: all account types
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Weekend Holding Allowed
Account type: all account types
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Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
copy trading between accounts legally owned by the same account holder
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Scalping Allowed
Trades must be held for at least 2 minutes
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No evaluation time limit
no time limit
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Daily drawdown allowance 4%
At the 5pm EST reset: daily loss limit = max(balance, equity) - 4% of initial balance
Measurement basis: initial account balance
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Refundable entry fee
For completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout
Selected program benefits: 13
82% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Weekend Holding AllowedConditions apply
- Automated Trading Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Hedging Allowed
- +7 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
17 of 19 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
10 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
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Overnight Holding Allowed
Account type: all account types
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Weekend Holding Allowed
Account type: all account types
-
Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Only between accounts legally owned by the same account holder
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Scalping Allowed
Trades must be held for at least 2 minutes
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No evaluation time limit
no time limit
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Daily drawdown allowance 4%
At the 5pm EST reset: daily loss limit = max(balance, equity) - 4% of initial balance
Measurement basis: initial account balance
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First Payout Wait: 7 days
Funded account; 1 Step Nano article: payouts every 7 days. The older payouts article states 14 calendar days since the first trade for Funded Accounts
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Refundable entry fee
For completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout
Selected program benefits: 10
82% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding Allowed
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Automated Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Hedging Allowed
- +4 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
14 of 19 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
8 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
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Automated Trading Allowed
Trader-created EAs; VPN/VPS may be used but not to bypass copy-, group-, or signal-trading rules
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Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Accounts legally owned by the same account holder
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Scalping Allowed
Trades must be held for at least 2 minutes
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No evaluation time limit
no time limit
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Daily drawdown allowance 4%
At the 5pm EST reset: daily floor = max(balance, equity) at reset - 4% of initial balance
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Refundable entry fee
For completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout
Selected program benefits: 8
82% evidence coverage · company-wide
- Overnight Holding Allowed
- Weekend Holding Allowed
- Automated Trading Allowed
- Own-Account Copy Trading AllowedConditions apply
- Scalping AllowedConditions apply
- Hedging Allowed
- +2 more in the rules below
Calculation & conditions
The FundedHub score is the same across this firm’s programs. The benefits and conditions shown here apply to the selected program.
13 of 16 rubric conditions assessed for this program.
7 assessed conditions include specific terms, shown below.
See the full company score calculation
Drawdown points describe the permitted loss percentage; they do not measure trailing, reset or breach mechanics. Payout timing describes eligibility periods, not a promised processing time.
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Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed
Only between accounts legally owned by the same account holder and when compliant with the firm's rules
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Scalping Allowed
Trades must be held for at least 2 minutes
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First Payout Wait: 0 days
Instant payout eligibility; minimum trading days and consistency still apply
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Payout Interval: 0 days
On-demand (Instant Payout)
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2 Step Nano
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $25K – $200K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Two Step | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Static | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 80% | 80/100 benefit points | |
| First Payout Wait | 14 days Applies whenFunded Accounts | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days Applies whenMinimum interval between eligible payout requests | 77/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenUS residents: Match Trader and TradeLocker only | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFunded and instant accounts; before submitting the first payout request | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still mention capital to trade in a live account under a separate agreement | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenEach profit cycle on 2 Step Nano funded accounts | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenFor completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | after your fourth payout Applies whenCompleted evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026 | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Phase 1 | 8% | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Target Phase 2 | 5% | 75/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Trading Days | 0 days | 100/100 benefit points | |
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenVPN or VPS must not be used to bypass copy-trading, group-trading or signal-trading rules | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenOnly between accounts legally owned by the same account holder | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenTrades must be held for at least 2 minutes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: all account types | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenMargin usage exceeds 80% in a running trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 120 seconds Applies whenTick scalping rule | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes Applies whenResets daily at 5pm EST; 3% of the initial balance | — | |
| Evaluation Consistency Rule | no | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenFunded account; no opening or closing trades 5 minutes before or after high-impact news events. | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: all account types | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts Copy trading between your own Evaluation and Funded accounts Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts Applies whenAll copied trades must only occur between accounts legally owned by the same account holder | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes Applies whenWhen using multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage, exploit maximum capital allocation, or bypass risk controls, trading limits, or payout restrictions. | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenAccount type: completed evaluation accounts; after the fourth payout; purchases from January 21, 2026 onward. Instant Starter accounts are excluded; a hard breach before the fourth payout means no refund. | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | yes Applies whenBefore receiving funded-account access | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes Applies whenFunded account; daily reset at 5pm EST; floor is max(balance,equity) at reset, less fixed 3% of initial balance | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 0 days Applies whenFunded account | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen entering an Equity CFD at or near the end of the trading day with intent of profiting from the market gap between market close and reopening. | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation | 10% Applies whenFor accounts covered by the 24-Hour Payout Guarantee, if an otherwise eligible payout exceeds 24 business hours. | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | FX: 1:50 Indices: 1:10 Commodities: 1:10 Crypto: 1:2 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 Applies whenAt any given time | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 3% Applies whenAt the 5pm EST reset: daily loss limit = max(balance, equity) - 3% of initial balance Record notesinitial account balance | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 400,000 Applies whenLargest account size offered | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 Applies whenFX 1:50; indices 1:10 | — | |
| Maximum Loss Type | Static | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 10% Applies whenMaximum overall drawdown Record notesinitial balance | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Scale-Up Account Size | 4000000 USD Applies whenScaling Plan; the article also states allocation up to $4,000,000 over time | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to the $400,000 combined active funded-allocation cap. | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | no Applies whenFunded accounts: news trading not allowed; profits earned in the 5-minute window are subject to removal | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes Applies whenWhen attempting to arbitrage a challenge account with another account with the Company or any third-party Company. | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto: 1:2 leverage | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenCompleted accounts purchased on or after January 21, 2026; after the fourth payout; no earlier hard breach; Instant Starter excluded | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFunded Accounts; first payout | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes Applies whenFunded accounts | — | |
| Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation route; to qualify for funding | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 30% Applies whenOnce eligible for scaling Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Scaling Profit Requirement | 12% Applies whenwithin a 3-month period | — | |
| Scaling Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenTo qualify for scaling. | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party Copying of Trader's Trades Allowed | no Applies whenCopying by a different legal account holder | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenProhibited Trading per Terms; own EAs are allowed per help centre | — | |
| Tick Scalping Minimum Holding Time | 2 minutes Applies whenTrades closed in under 2 minutes may be flagged for tick scalping | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes Applies whenBefore submitting a payout request | — | |
| Unlimited Challenge Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still state: limited to one active account per challenge level, absent prior written approval | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies whenPayout frequency, cycle cap and method-specific minimum withdrawals apply | — | |
| Spread Type | variable | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenCommodities: $5 per lot; markets listed as Gold & Commodities | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Profit Split Percentage | 80% | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Processing Time | 24 hours Applies whenPayout processing; 24 business hours | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenVia Crypto; the stated Rise minimum is $500 | — | |
| Withdrawal Profit Target Requirement | yes Applies whenAccount equity must be above the starting balance when a payout is requested. | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | no Applies whenFixed payout cycle | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | — | |
| Tick Scalping Prohibition | yes Applies whenTrades closed in under two minutes may be flagged for tick scalping | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenBefore and after high-impact news and FOMC events on funded accounts | — | |
| Consistency Rule Percentage Limit | 50% Applies whenFunded Accounts; payout period; highest single-day profit must be below 50% of total profits. | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenCoordinated activity used to exploit the firm's services or gain an unfair advantage is prohibited. The quoted clause does not state a general permission or a blanket prohibition outside that scope. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | The evaluation fee for completed accounts is fully refundable after your fourth payout (excluding Instant Starter accounts). If your account is hard-breached before reaching the fourth payout, the fee will not be refunded. Applies whenAccounts purchased from January 21st, 2026 onward; completed accounts; excluding Instant Starter accounts | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 80% | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | Maintain the account above the initial balance must be below 50% consistency rule Have no rule violations Ensure all positions are closed before submitting a payout request Applies whenTo request a payout | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes Applies whenSoftware/AI/HFT/mass-data-entry tools used for cheating, exploitation, or unfair advantage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Yes, we offer a Scaling Plan that allows traders to grow their accounts up to a maximum of $4,000,000. | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies when$200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000 accounts; first two payouts only | — | |
| Trade Manipulation Prohibited | yes | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts, including Instant Funded accounts | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopy trading between accounts owned by different account holders is prohibited | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5pm EST Applies whenDaily drawdown reset | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | No restrictions on overnight or weekend holding apply to all account types. Applies whenAll account types | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | Start: 5:00 PM EST; End: Next day at 5:00 PM EST | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | yes Applies whenAccounts breached solely due to inactivity while awaiting activation in the maximum allocation queue | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | participation in the program will be terminated and may include forfeiture of any fees paid to the Company | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAccount type: challenge account paired with another Blue Guardian or third-party company account. | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | no Applies whenEvaluation and funded-account payout stages | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 5000 USD Applies whenCrypto payouts are available below $5,000; Rise Works has no maximum payout limit. | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes Applies whenBefore any trades; a new-phase account has no trades; non-giveaway account; registered holder; internal approval and platform availability | — | |
| Stop Out Level | 100% Applies whenIf the account falls below this level. | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no Applies whenFunded Accounts; 50% consistency rule | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan Albania Algeria Cuba Iran Jordan Libya Myanmar North Korea Philippines Senegal Syria Vietnam | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen multiple accounts are used to exploit the Company’s services, including by abusing promotions. | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 via ticket, Discord & email | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — |
2 Step Standard
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $200K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Two Step | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Static | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 85% | 85/100 benefit points | |
| First Payout Wait | 14 days Applies whenFunded Accounts; 7 days with the 7-Day Payout Add-On | — | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days Applies whenstandard payout cycle; optional 7-day payout add-on available | — | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenUS residents: Match Trader and TradeLocker only | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFunded and instant accounts; before submitting the first payout request | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still mention capital to trade in a live account under a separate agreement | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenAccount sizes: $200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000; first two payouts | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenFor completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | after your fourth payout Applies whenCompleted evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026 | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Phase 1 | 8% | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Target Phase 2 | 4% | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Trading Days | 3 days Applies whenprofitable trading days | — | |
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenVPN/VPS use to bypass copy trading, group trading, or signal trading rules is prohibited | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whencopy trading between accounts legally owned by the same account holder | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenTrades must be held for at least 2 minutes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: all account types | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenMargin usage exceeds 80% in a running trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 120 seconds Applies whenTick scalping rule | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes Applies whenDaily loss floor resets at 5pm EST from max(balance,equity), less 4% of initial balance. | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenFunded account; no opening or closing trades 5 minutes before or after high-impact news events. | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: all account types | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes Applies whenWhen using multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage, exploit maximum capital allocation, or bypass risk controls, trading limits, or payout restrictions. | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenAccount type: completed evaluation accounts; after the fourth payout; purchases from January 21, 2026 onward. Instant Starter accounts are excluded; a hard breach before the fourth payout means no refund. | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | yes Applies whenFunded account obtained through the evaluation route | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes Applies whenReset at 5pm EST; daily floor = max(balance,equity) at reset minus 4% of initial balance | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen entering an Equity CFD at or near the end of the trading day with intent of profiting from the market gap between market close and reopening. | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation | 10% Applies whenFor accounts covered by the 24-Hour Payout Guarantee, if an otherwise eligible payout exceeds 24 business hours. | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | FX: 1:50 Indices: 1:10 Commodities: 1:10 Crypto: 1:2 | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 Applies whenAt any given time | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 4% Applies whenAt the 5pm EST reset: daily loss limit = max(balance, equity) - 4% of initial balance Record notesinitial account balance | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 400,000 Applies whenLargest account size offered | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 Applies whenFunded Account | — | |
| Maximum Loss Type | Static | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 8% Record notesinitial account balance | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Scale-Up Account Size | 4000000 USD Applies whenScaling Plan; the article also states allocation up to $4,000,000 over time | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Days Count | 3 days Applies whenAccounts purchased from August 20th onwards; 5 before | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to the $400,000 combined active funded-allocation cap. | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | no Applies whenFunded accounts: news trading not allowed; profits earned in the 5-minute window are subject to removal | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes Applies whenWhen attempting to arbitrage a challenge account with another account with the Company or any third-party Company. | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto: 1:2 leverage | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenCompleted accounts purchased from January 21st, 2026 onward, after the fourth payout, excluding Instant Starter accounts, and not hard-breached before the fourth payout | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFunded accounts; first payout | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes Applies whenFunded 2 Step Standard accounts; 85% profit split, 90% with the optional add-on | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 90% Applies whenOptional upgrade available at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies whenOptional 90% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation route; to qualify for funding | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 30% Applies whenOnce eligible for scaling Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Scaling Profit Requirement | 12% Applies whenwithin a 3-month period | — | |
| Scaling Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenTo qualify for scaling. | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party Copying of Trader's Trades Allowed | no | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenProhibited Trading per Terms; own EAs are allowed per help centre | — | |
| Tick Scalping Minimum Holding Time | 2 minutes | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes Applies whenPayout request | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenFor accounts purchased from August 20th onwards, to pass the evaluation | — | |
| Unlimited Challenge Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still state: limited to one active account per challenge level, absent prior written approval | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies whenStandard 14-day payout cycle; the optional 7-day add-on changes the interval to 7 days. | — | |
| Spread Type | variable | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenCommodities: $5 per lot; markets listed as Gold & Commodities | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Profit Split Percentage | 85% | 85/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Processing Time | 24 hours Applies whenPayout processing; 24 business hours | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenVia Crypto; $500 minimum via Rise. | — | |
| Withdrawal Profit Target Requirement | yes Applies whenAccount equity must be above the starting balance when a payout is requested. | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | no Applies whenFixed payout cycle | — | |
| Guardian Shield Trigger Level | 2% Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | — | |
| Tick Scalping Prohibition | yes | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenFunded accounts; high-impact news events | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenCoordinated activity used to exploit the firm's services or gain an unfair advantage is prohibited. The quoted clause does not state a general permission or a blanket prohibition outside that scope. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | The evaluation fee for completed accounts is fully refundable after your fourth payout (excluding Instant Starter accounts). If your account is hard-breached before reaching the fourth payout, the fee will not be refunded. Applies whenAccounts purchased from January 21st, 2026 onward; completed accounts; excluding Instant Starter accounts | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 85% Applies whenRises to 90% with the optional add-on | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 90% Applies whenWith the optional 90% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | Complete the minimum trading days requirement Maintain the account above the initial balance Have no rule violations Ensure all positions are closed before submitting a payout request Applies whenTo request a payout | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes Applies whenSoftware/AI/HFT/mass-data-entry tools used for cheating, exploitation, or unfair advantage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Yes, we offer a Scaling Plan that allows traders to grow their accounts up to a maximum of $4,000,000. | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies when$200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000 accounts; first two payouts only | — | |
| Trade Manipulation Prohibited | yes | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts, including Instant Funded accounts | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00 PM EST | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | No restrictions on overnight or weekend holding apply to all account types. Applies whenAll account types | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A trading day is counted on any day where at least 0.5% profit is achieved. Applies whenFor accounts purchased from August 20th onwards, to pass the evaluation | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | yes Applies whenAccounts breached solely due to inactivity while awaiting activation in the maximum allocation queue | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | participation in the program will be terminated and may include forfeiture of any fees paid to the Company | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAccount type: challenge account paired with another Blue Guardian or third-party company account. | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenAccounts purchased from August 20 onward | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 5000 USD Applies whenCrypto payouts are available below $5,000; Rise Works has no maximum payout limit. | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes Applies whenBefore any trades; a new-phase account has no trades; non-giveaway account; registered holder; internal approval and platform availability | — | |
| Stop Out Level | 100% Applies whenIf the account falls below this level. | — | |
| Second Risk-Management Shield Breach Permanently Breaches Account | yes Applies whenFunded 2 Step Standard accounts | — | |
| Profit Split Reinstatement After Breach Allowed | no Applies whenIn the 2 Step Standard Rules article, after Guardian Shield is triggered on a funded account. | — | |
| Consecutive Trading Days Not Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation; accounts purchased from August 20th onwards | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan Albania Algeria Cuba Iran Jordan Libya Myanmar North Korea Philippines Senegal Syria Vietnam | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen multiple accounts are used to exploit the Company’s services, including by abusing promotions. | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 via ticket, Discord & email | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — |
1 Step Nano
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $200K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | One Step | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 85% | 85/100 benefit points | |
| First Payout Wait | 7 days Applies whenFunded account; 1 Step Nano article: payouts every 7 days. The older payouts article states 14 calendar days since the first trade for Funded Accounts | 88/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Interval | 7 days | 88/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenUS residents: Match Trader and TradeLocker only | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFunded and instant accounts; before submitting the first payout request | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still mention capital to trade in a live account under a separate agreement | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | yes Applies whenOnce the account reaches 6% profit and the trailing drawdown locks at breakeven | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenAccount sizes: $200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000; first two payouts | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenFor completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | after your fourth payout Applies whenCompleted evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026 | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Phase 1 | 10% | 50/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Trading Days | 0 days | 100/100 benefit points | |
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenVPN or VPS must not be used to bypass copy-trading, group-trading or signal-trading rules | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenOnly between accounts legally owned by the same account holder | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenTrades must be held for at least 2 minutes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: all account types | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenMargin usage exceeds 80% in a running trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 120 seconds Applies whenTick scalping rule | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes Applies whenResets daily at 5pm EST; 4% of the initial balance | — | |
| Drawdown Locks at Starting Balance | yes Applies whenAfter reaching 6% of the initial balance | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | no Applies whenTrails the highest closed balance | — | |
| Evaluation Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenFunded account; no opening or closing trades 5 minutes before or after high-impact news events. | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes Applies whenAccount type: all account types | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts Copy trading between your own Evaluation and Funded accounts Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts Applies whenAll copied trades must only occur between accounts legally owned by the same account holder | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes Applies whenWhen using multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage, exploit maximum capital allocation, or bypass risk controls, trading limits, or payout restrictions. | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenAccount type: completed evaluation accounts; after the fourth payout; purchases from January 21, 2026 onward. Instant Starter accounts are excluded; a hard breach before the fourth payout means no refund. | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | yes Applies whenBefore receiving funded-account access | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes Applies whenFunded account; daily reset at 5pm EST; floor is max(balance,equity) at reset, less fixed 4% of initial balance | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 5 days Applies whenFunded account; each counted day must achieve at least 0.5% profit | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen entering an Equity CFD at or near the end of the trading day with intent of profiting from the market gap between market close and reopening. | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation | 10% Applies whenFor accounts covered by the 24-Hour Payout Guarantee, if an otherwise eligible payout exceeds 24 business hours. | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Evaluation: FX 1:50, Indices 1:20, Commodities 1:20, Crypto 1:2; Funded: FX 1:50, Indices 1:10, Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2 Applies whenEvaluation (1 Step & 3 Step); Funded (1 Step & 2 Step Standard) | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 Applies whenAt any given time | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 4% Applies whenAt the 5pm EST reset: daily loss limit = max(balance, equity) - 4% of initial balance Record notesinitial account balance | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 400,000 Applies whenLargest account size offered | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 Applies whenFX 1:50; indices and commodities 1:20, crypto 1:2 | — | |
| Maximum Loss Type | Trailing | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 6% Applies whenMaximum overall drawdown | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Scale-Up Account Size | 4000000 USD Applies whenScaling Plan; the article also states allocation up to $4,000,000 over time | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Days Count | 5 days Applies whenFunded accounts only | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 5 days | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to the $400,000 combined active funded-allocation cap. | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | no Applies whenFunded accounts: news trading not allowed; profits earned in the 5-minute window are subject to removal | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes Applies whenWhen attempting to arbitrage a challenge account with another account with the Company or any third-party Company. | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto: 1:2 leverage | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenCompleted accounts purchased from January 21st, 2026 onward, after the fourth payout, excluding Instant Starter accounts, and not hard-breached before the fourth payout | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFunded Accounts; first payout | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes Applies whenFunded and Instant Standard accounts receive a profit split | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 100% Applies whenOptional Profit Split Add-On purchased at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies whenThrough the optional paid 100% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation route; to qualify for funding | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 30% Applies whenOnce eligible for scaling Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Scaling Profit Requirement | 12% Applies whenwithin a 3-month period | — | |
| Scaling Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenTo qualify for scaling. | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party Copying of Trader's Trades Allowed | no | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenProhibited Trading per Terms; own EAs are allowed per help centre | — | |
| Tick Scalping Minimum Holding Time | 2 minutes Applies whenTrades closed in under 2 minutes may be flagged for tick scalping | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes Applies whenBefore submitting a payout request | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenA funded trading day counts only when this profit is reached | — | |
| Unlimited Challenge Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still state: limited to one active account per challenge level, absent prior written approval | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies whenPayout frequency and method-specific minimum withdrawals apply | — | |
| Spread Type | variable | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenCommodities: $5 per lot; markets listed as Gold & Commodities | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Profit Split Percentage | 85% | 85/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Processing Time | 24 hours Applies whenPayout processing; 24 business hours | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenVia Crypto; the stated Rise minimum is $500 | — | |
| Withdrawal Profit Target Requirement | yes Applies whenAccount equity must be above the starting balance when a payout is requested. | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | no Applies whenFixed payout frequency: every 7 days | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | — | |
| Tick Scalping Prohibition | yes Applies whenTrades closed in under two minutes may be flagged for tick scalping | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenBefore and after high-impact news and FOMC events on funded accounts | — | |
| Consistency Rule Percentage Limit | 50% Applies whenChallenge and Funded Account Record notestotal profits | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenCoordinated activity used to exploit the firm's services or gain an unfair advantage is prohibited. The quoted clause does not state a general permission or a blanket prohibition outside that scope. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no Applies whenSwap fees are charged | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | The evaluation fee for completed accounts is fully refundable after your fourth payout (excluding Instant Starter accounts). If your account is hard-breached before reaching the fourth payout, the fee will not be refunded. Applies whenAccounts purchased from January 21st, 2026 onward; completed accounts; excluding Instant Starter accounts | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 85% Applies whenRises to 100% with the optional add-on | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 100% Applies whenWith the optional 100% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | Consistency rule below 50%; Complete the minimum trading days requirement; Maintain the account above the initial balance; Have no rule violations; Ensure all positions are closed before submitting a payout request Applies whenWhen requesting a payout | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes Applies whenSoftware/AI/HFT/mass-data-entry tools used for cheating, exploitation, or unfair advantage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Yes, we offer a Scaling Plan that allows traders to grow their accounts up to a maximum of $4,000,000. | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies when$200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000 accounts; first two payouts only | — | |
| Trade Manipulation Prohibited | yes | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts, including Instant Funded accounts | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenCopy trading between accounts owned by different account holders is prohibited | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5pm EST Applies whenDaily drawdown reset | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | No restrictions on overnight or weekend holding apply to all account types. Applies whenAll account types | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | Funded accounts: A trading day is counted when the trader achieves at least 0.5% profit for that day. | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | yes Applies whenAccounts breached solely due to inactivity while awaiting activation in the maximum allocation queue | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | participation in the program will be terminated and may include forfeiture of any fees paid to the Company | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAccount type: challenge account paired with another Blue Guardian or third-party company account. | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenFunded accounts only; no minimum trading days to pass the evaluation | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 5000 USD Applies whenCrypto payouts are available below $5,000; Rise Works has no maximum payout limit. | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes Applies whenBefore any trades; a new-phase account has no trades; non-giveaway account; registered holder; internal approval and platform availability | — | |
| Stop Out Level | 100% Applies whenIf the account falls below this level. | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no Applies whenChallenge and Funded Account; 50% consistency rule | — | |
| Trailing Drawdown Includes Closed P/L, Swaps And Commissions | yes Applies whenDrawdown calculation | — | |
| Consecutive Trading Days Not Required | yes Applies whenFunded-account minimum trading days | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan Albania Algeria Cuba Iran Jordan Libya Myanmar North Korea Philippines Senegal Syria Vietnam | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen multiple accounts are used to exploit the Company’s services, including by abusing promotions. | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 via ticket, Discord & email | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — |
1 Step Standard
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $200K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | One Step | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 85% | 85/100 benefit points | |
| First Payout Wait | 14 days Applies whenFunded Accounts; 7 days with the 7-Day Payout Add-On | — | |
| Payout Interval | 14 days Applies whenStandard payout cycle; optional 7-day payout add-on changes the interval to 7 days. | — | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenUS residents: Match Trader and TradeLocker only | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFunded and instant accounts; before submitting the first payout request | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still mention capital to trade in a live account under a separate agreement | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | yes Applies whenAt the locked drawdown level; a 1% fixed buffer applies | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenAccount sizes: $200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000; first two payouts | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenFor completed evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026, after the fourth payout | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | after your fourth payout Applies whenCompleted evaluation accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026 | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Phase 1 | 9% Applies whenFor accounts purchased from August 20th onwards | 55/100 benefit points | |
| Minimum Trading Days | 3 days | 70/100 benefit points | |
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenVPN or VPS must not be used to bypass copy-trading, group-trading or signal-trading rules | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenAccounts legally owned by the same account holder | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenTrades must be held for at least 2 minutes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenTrader-created EAs; VPN/VPS may be used but not to bypass copy-, group-, or signal-trading rules | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenMargin usage exceeds 80% in a running trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 120 seconds Applies whenTick scalping rule | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Locks at Starting Balance | yes Applies when1 Step Standard accounts after reaching 6% profit from the initial balance | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | no Applies whenTrails the highest closed balance | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenallowed; funded accounts: no opening or closing trades 5 minutes before and after high-impact news | — | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you Applies whenAccounts must be legally owned by the same trader | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes Applies whenWhen using multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage, exploit maximum capital allocation, or bypass risk controls, trading limits, or payout restrictions. | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenAccount type: completed evaluation accounts; after the fourth payout; purchases from January 21, 2026 onward. Instant Starter accounts are excluded; a hard breach before the fourth payout means no refund. | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | yes Applies whenBefore receiving funded-account access | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes Applies whenFunded 1 Step Standard account; daily floor resets at 5pm EST from max(balance,equity) | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen entering an Equity CFD at or near the end of the trading day with intent of profiting from the market gap between market close and reopening. | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation | 10% Applies whenFor accounts covered by the 24-Hour Payout Guarantee, if an otherwise eligible payout exceeds 24 business hours. | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | Evaluation: FX 1:50, Indices 1:20, Commodities 1:20, Crypto 1:2; Funded: FX 1:50, Indices 1:10, Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2 Applies whenEvaluation (1 Step & 3 Step); Funded (1 Step & 2 Step Standard) | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 Applies whenAt any given time | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 4% Applies whenAt the 5pm EST reset: daily floor = max(balance, equity) at reset - 4% of initial balance | 80/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 400,000 Applies whenLargest account size offered | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:50 Applies whenMaximum leverage; FX is the highest ratio among instrument classes (Indices/Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2) | — | |
| Maximum Loss Type | Trailing | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 6% | — | |
| Maximum Scale-Up Account Size | 4000000 USD Applies whenScaling Plan; the article also states allocation up to $4,000,000 over time | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Days Count | 3 days Applies whenTo pass the evaluation | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to the $400,000 combined active funded-allocation cap. | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | no Applies whenFunded accounts: news trading not allowed; profits earned in the 5-minute window are subject to removal | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes Applies whenWhen attempting to arbitrage a challenge account with another account with the Company or any third-party Company. | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto: 1:2 leverage | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenCompleted accounts purchased from January 21st, 2026 onward, after the fourth payout, excluding Instant Starter accounts, and not hard-breached before the fourth payout | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | no Applies whenFunded accounts; first payout | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes Applies whenFunded and Instant Standard accounts receive a profit split | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 90% Applies whenOptional profit split add-on available at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies whenOptional 90% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Profit Target Required | yes Applies when1 Step Standard Model evaluation phase | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 30% Applies whenOnce eligible for scaling Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Scaling Profit Requirement | 12% Applies whenwithin a 3-month period | — | |
| Scaling Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenTo qualify for scaling. | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party Copying of Trader's Trades Allowed | no | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenProhibited Trading per Terms; own EAs are allowed per help centre | — | |
| Tick Scalping Minimum Holding Time | 2 minutes Applies whenTrades closed in under 2 minutes may be flagged for tick scalping | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes Applies whenPayout request | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenFor a day to count as a trading day in the evaluation | — | |
| Unlimited Challenge Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still state: limited to one active account per challenge level, absent prior written approval | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | yes Applies whenStandard 14-day payout cycle; the optional 7-day payout add-on changes the interval to 7 days. | — | |
| Spread Type | variable | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenCommodities: $5 per lot; markets listed as Gold & Commodities | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Profit Split Percentage | 85% | 85/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Processing Time | 24 hours Applies whenEligible payouts; all required information, documentation and trader actions completed | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenVia Crypto; $500 minimum via Rise. | — | |
| Withdrawal Profit Target Requirement | yes Applies whenAccount equity must be above the starting balance when a payout is requested. | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | no Applies whenFixed payout cycle | — | |
| Guardian Shield Trigger Level | 2% Applies whenFunded Accounts only; automatic closure applies in most cases | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | — | |
| Tick Scalping Prohibition | yes | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenFunded accounts; high-impact news events | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenCoordinated activity used to exploit the firm's services or gain an unfair advantage is prohibited. The quoted clause does not state a general permission or a blanket prohibition outside that scope. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no Applies whenSwap fees are charged | — | |
| Refund Policy Statement | The evaluation fee for completed accounts is fully refundable after your fourth payout (excluding Instant Starter accounts). If your account is hard-breached before reaching the fourth payout, the fee will not be refunded. Applies whenAccounts purchased from January 21st, 2026 onward; completed accounts; excluding Instant Starter accounts | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 85% Applies whenRises to 90% with the optional add-on | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 90% Applies whenWith the optional 90% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | The minimum trading day requirement has been met A minimum of 14 calendar days has passed since the first trade | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes Applies whenSoftware/AI/HFT/mass-data-entry tools used for cheating, exploitation, or unfair advantage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Yes, we offer a Scaling Plan that allows traders to grow their accounts up to a maximum of $4,000,000. | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies when$200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000 accounts; first two payouts only | — | |
| Trade Manipulation Prohibited | yes | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts, including Instant Funded accounts | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00 PM EST | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | No restrictions on overnight or weekend holding apply to all account types. Applies whenAll account types | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A trading day is counted on any day where at least 0.5% profit is achieved. The trading days do not need to be consecutive. Applies whenTo pass the evaluation | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | yes Applies whenAccounts breached solely due to inactivity while awaiting activation in the maximum allocation queue | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | participation in the program will be terminated and may include forfeiture of any fees paid to the Company | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAccount type: challenge account paired with another Blue Guardian or third-party company account. | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts, before a payout can be requested | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 5000 USD Applies whenCrypto payouts are available below $5,000; Rise Works has no maximum payout limit. | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes Applies whenBefore any trades; a new-phase account has no trades; non-giveaway account; registered holder; internal approval and platform availability | — | |
| Stop Out Level | 100% Applies whenIf the account falls below this level. | — | |
| Second Risk-Management Shield Breach Permanently Breaches Account | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts | — | |
| Profit Split Reinstatement After Breach Allowed | no Applies whenAfter a Guardian Shield breach | — | |
| Trailing Drawdown Includes Closed P/L, Swaps And Commissions | yes | — | |
| Consecutive Trading Days Not Required | yes Applies whenEvaluation | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan Albania Algeria Cuba Iran Jordan Libya Myanmar North Korea Philippines Senegal Syria Vietnam | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen multiple accounts are used to exploit the Company’s services, including by abusing promotions. | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 via ticket, Discord & email | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — |
Instant
Company
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firm Type | CFD | — | |
| Account Size | $5K – $400K | — | |
| Allocation | $400,000 | — |
Account & Funding
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Instant | — | |
| Drawdown Type | Trailing | — | |
| Daily Drawdown Type | Equity Based | — | |
| Time Period | Unlimited days | — | |
| Profit Split | 80% | — | |
| First Payout Wait | 0 days Applies whenInstant payout eligibility; minimum trading days and consistency still apply | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Payout Interval | 0 days Applies whenOn-demand (Instant Payout) | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Scaling Plan Available | yes | — | |
| Available to US Residents | yes Applies whenUS residents: Match Trader and TradeLocker only | — | |
| KYC Required for Payout | yes Applies whenFunded and instant accounts; before submitting the first payout request | — | |
| Live Account Path | no Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still mention capital to trade in a live account under a separate agreement | — | |
| No Time Limit | yes | — | |
| Payout Buffer Required | yes Applies whenAfter the account reaches 6% profit and the drawdown locks at the starting balance | — | |
| Payout Cap Applies | yes Applies whenAccount sizes: $200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000; first two payouts | — |
Pricing & Cost
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Trading | yes | — | |
| Entry Fee Refundable | yes Applies whenCompleted accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026; after the fourth payout; not hard-breached before reaching the fourth payout; Instant Starter excluded | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Trigger | after your fourth payout Applies whenCompleted accounts purchased on or after January 21st, 2026; not hard-breached before reaching the fourth payout; Instant Starter excluded | — |
Rules & Risk
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP/Device Consistency Rule | yes | — | |
| VPN/VPS Restriction | yes Applies whenVPS services linked to multiple trader accounts | — | |
| Stop-Loss Required | no | — | |
| Hedging Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Own-Account Copy Trading Allowed | yes Applies whenOnly between accounts legally owned by the same account holder and when compliant with the firm's rules | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Third-Party Copy Trading Allowed | no Applies whenCopying from another trader's account or using accounts not legally owned by the trader | — | |
| Scalping Allowed | yes Applies whenTrades must be held for at least 2 minutes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Automated Trading Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Single-Trade Limit Applies | yes Applies whenMargin usage exceeds 80% in a running trade | — | |
| Minimum Trade Duration | 120 seconds Applies whenTick scalping rule | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Inactivity Limit | 30 days | 33/100 benefit points | |
| High-Frequency Trading Allowed | no | — | |
| Latency Arbitrage Allowed | no | — | |
| Daily Loss Limit Applies | yes | — | |
| Drawdown Locks at Starting Balance | yes Applies whenAfter the account reaches 6% profit from the initial balance | — | |
| Drawdown Trails Open Equity | no Applies whenDrawdown trails based on closing trades, not open equity | — | |
| Funded/Payout Consistency Rule | yes Applies whenBefore a payout request is made available | — | |
| News Trading Allowed | no Applies whenInstant Standard accounts purchased after 13 November 2025 | 0/100 benefit points | |
| Overnight Holding Allowed | yes | 100/100 benefit points | |
| Account Fee Refund Window | 0 days | — | |
| Account Selling Allowed | no | — | |
| Certain EA Types Restriction | yes | — | |
| Copy Trading Rule | Allowed only between accounts legally owned by the same account holder; copying from another trader's account, using copiers with accounts not legally owned by you, and allowing third parties to manage/execute trades on your behalf are not allowed | — | |
| Cross-Account Hedging Restriction | yes Applies whenWhen using multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage, exploit maximum capital allocation, or bypass risk controls, trading limits, or payout restrictions. | — | |
| Entry Fee Refund Percentage | 100% Applies whenAccount type: completed evaluation accounts; after the fourth payout; purchases from January 21, 2026 onward. Instant Starter accounts are excluded; a hard breach before the fourth payout means no refund. | — | |
| Evaluation/Challenge Requirement | no Applies whenInstant Account. | — | |
| Funded Account Daily Loss Limit | yes | — | |
| Funded Account Minimum Trading Days | 5 days Applies whenA trading day requires at least 0.5% profit | — | |
| Gapped/Illiquid Market Trading Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen entering an Equity CFD at or near the end of the trading day with intent of profiting from the market gap between market close and reopening. | — | |
| Late Payout Compensation | 10% Applies whenFor accounts covered by the 24-Hour Payout Guarantee, if an otherwise eligible payout exceeds 24 business hours. | — | |
| Leverage by Instrument Class | FX 1:30, Indices 1:10, Commodities 1:10, Crypto 1:2 Applies whenInstant Funding & Starter | — | |
| Maximum Active Funded Allocation | 400,000 Applies whenAt any given time | — | |
| Maximum Daily Drawdown | 3% Applies whenAt the 5pm EST reset: daily floor = max(balance,equity) - 3% of initial balance | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Funded Account Size | 400,000 Applies whenInstant Funded account sizes $300,000 and $400,000 | — | |
| Maximum Leverage | 1:30 Applies whenInstant Funding & Starter category; maximum listed leverage is 1:30 | — | |
| Maximum Loss Type | Trailing | — | |
| Maximum Overall Drawdown | 6% | 60/100 benefit points | |
| Maximum Scale-Up Account Size | 4000000 USD Applies whenScaling Plan; the article also states allocation up to $4,000,000 over time | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Days Count | 5 days Applies whenTo request a payout | — | |
| Minimum Profitable Trading Days For Funded Payout | 5 days Applies whenBefore requesting a payout; each counted day must achieve at least 0.5% profit. | — | |
| Multiple Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenSubject to the $400,000 combined active funded-allocation cap. | — | |
| News Profit Split Rule | no Applies whenInstant Standard: no trading 5 minutes around high-impact news; profits earned in the window are subject to removal | — | |
| No Arbitrage | yes Applies whenWhen attempting to arbitrage a challenge account with another account with the Company or any third-party Company. | — | |
| No Leverage on Cryptocurrency | no Applies whenCrypto: 1:2 leverage | — | |
| No Refunds Policy | no Applies whenCompleted accounts purchased on or after January 21, 2026; after the fourth payout; no earlier hard breach; Instant Starter excluded | — | |
| No Wait for First Payout | yes Applies whenProvided all withdrawal rules are met (including minimum trading days) | — | |
| Overleveraging Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Payout Ratio | yes Applies whenFunded and Instant Standard accounts receive a profit split | — | |
| Profit Split Add-On Percentage | 90% Applies whenOptional 90% Profit Split Add-On purchased at checkout | — | |
| Profit Split Customizable | yes Applies whenOptional 90% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Profit Target Required | no | — | |
| Scaling Plan Balance Increase Percentage | 30% Applies whenOnce eligible for scaling Record notesinitial balance | — | |
| Scaling Profit Requirement | 12% Applies whenwithin a 3-month period | — | |
| Scaling Profit Target Required | yes Applies whenTo qualify for scaling. | — | |
| System Error Exploitation Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Third-Party Copying of Trader's Trades Allowed | no | — | |
| Third-Party EA Allowed | no Applies whenProhibited Trading per Terms; own EAs are allowed per help centre | — | |
| Tick Scalping Minimum Holding Time | 2 minutes Applies whenTrades closed in under 2 minutes may be flagged for tick scalping | — | |
| Time Limit Applies | no | — | |
| Trades Must Be Closed for Payout Request | yes Applies whenPayout request | — | |
| Trading Day Profit Threshold | 0.5% Applies whenTo request payout | — | |
| Unlimited Challenge Accounts Allowed | yes Applies whenHelp centre; the Terms and Conditions still state: limited to one active account per challenge level, absent prior written approval | — | |
| Withdrawal Frequency Restriction | no Applies whenOn-demand payouts; minimum trading days and consistency still apply | — | |
| Spread Type | variable | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Indices | 0 | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Metals | 5 Applies whenCommodities: $5 per lot; markets listed as Gold & Commodities | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - Crypto | 0 | — | |
| Account Sharing Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Profit Split Percentage | 80% Applies whenBefore the optional 90% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Payout Processing Time | 24 hours | — | |
| Minimum Withdrawal Amount | 100 Applies whenVia crypto | — | |
| Withdrawal Profit Target Requirement | yes Applies whenAccount equity must be above the starting balance when a payout is requested. | — | |
| On-Demand Payout Allowed | yes Applies whenInstant Standard; on-demand payouts remain subject to minimum trading days, consistency requirements, and other withdrawal rules. | — | |
| Guardian Shield Trigger Level | 1% Applies whenInstant Accounts; in most cases | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Holding Allowed | yes | — | |
| Tick Scalping Prohibition | yes | — | |
| News Trading Restriction Window | 5 minutes Applies whenInstant Standard accounts; red folder (high-impact) news and FOMC events | — | |
| Consistency Rule Percentage Limit | 20% Applies whenPayout period; 15% consistency rule for $300,000 and $400,000 Instant Funded accounts | — | |
| Coordinated Group Trading Allowed | restricted Applies whenCoordinated activity used to exploit the firm's services or gain an unfair advantage is prohibited. The quoted clause does not state a general permission or a blanket prohibition outside that scope. | — | |
| Commission Per Lot - FX | 5 | — | |
| Swap-Free Trading Status | no Applies whenSwap fees are charged | — | |
| Performance Reward Starting Percentage | 80% Applies whenRises to 90% with the optional add-on | — | |
| Performance Reward Ceiling | 90% Applies whenWith the optional 90% Profit Split Add-On | — | |
| Payout Eligibility Minimums | Instant Accounts offer instant payout eligibility, provided minimum trading days and consistency requirements are met. | — | |
| Software / AI / High-Speed Exploitation Prohibition | yes Applies whenSoftware/AI/HFT/mass-data-entry tools used for cheating, exploitation, or unfair advantage | — | |
| Scaling Plan Description | Yes, we offer a Scaling Plan that allows traders to grow their accounts up to a maximum of $4,000,000. | — | |
| Maximum Payout Amount | 10,000 Applies when$200,000 / $300,000 / $400,000 accounts; first two payouts only | — | |
| Trade Manipulation Prohibited | yes | — | |
| Capital Exposure Limit Applies | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts, including Instant Funded accounts | — | |
| Trade Coordination And Copy Trading Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Daily Reset Time | 5:00 PM EST | — | |
| Overnight and Weekend Position Holding Restriction | No restrictions on overnight or weekend holding apply to all account types. Applies whenAll account types | — | |
| Trading Day Definition | A trading day is counted on any day where at least 0.5% profit is achieved. Applies whenTo request payout | — | |
| Hedging for Arbitrage Prohibition | yes | — | |
| Inactivity Reinstatement Offered | yes Applies whenAccounts breached solely due to inactivity while awaiting activation in the maximum allocation queue | — | |
| Prohibited Strategy Consequence | participation in the program will be terminated and may include forfeiture of any fees paid to the Company | — | |
| Account Arbitrage Prohibition | yes Applies whenAccount type: challenge account paired with another Blue Guardian or third-party company account. | — | |
| Minimum Trading Days Applies | yes Applies whenFunded Accounts, before a payout can be requested | — | |
| Payout Method Threshold Amount | 5000 USD Applies whenCrypto payouts are available below $5,000; Rise Works has no maximum payout limit. | — | |
| Trading Platform Change Allowed | yes Applies whenBefore any trades; a new-phase account has no trades; non-giveaway account; registered holder; internal approval and platform availability | — | |
| Stop Out Level | 100% Applies whenIf the account falls below this level. | — | |
| Consistency Rule Exceedance Causes Breach | no Applies whenExceeding 20% consistency rule does not breach account | — | |
| Second Risk-Management Shield Breach Permanently Breaches Account | yes Applies whenAfter a second Guardian Shield breach | — | |
| Profit Split Reinstatement After Breach Allowed | no Applies whenAfter a Guardian Shield breach on Instant accounts | — | |
| Trailing Drawdown Includes Closed P/L, Swaps And Commissions | yes | — | |
| Consecutive Trading Days Not Required | yes Applies whenTo request payout | — |
Tech & Platform
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Platform | MetaTrader 5 | — | |
| Trading Platform | Match-Trader | — | |
| Trading Platform | Trade Locker | — | |
| Trading Platform | TradingView | — |
Trust & Support
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat Support | yes | — | |
| No Payout Disputes | yes | — |
Terms & Legal
| Rule | Value & conditions | Benefit points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years | — | |
| Restricted Jurisdictions | Afghanistan Albania Algeria Cuba Iran Jordan Libya Myanmar North Korea Philippines Senegal Syria Vietnam | — | |
| Multiple Account Promotion Abuse Prohibition | yes Applies whenWhen multiple accounts are used to exploit the Company’s services, including by abusing promotions. | — | |
| Customer Support Channel Hours | 24/7 via ticket, Discord & email | — | |
| Information Liability Disclaimer | yes | — | |
| Non-Broker Status Statement | yes | — | |
| Country Restrictions Published | yes | — | |
| Disclaimer of Warranties | yes | — |
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