Blue Guardian
About Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian is a Dubai-based prop firm operating since September 2021 under Iconic Exchange FZCO. They offer multiple account models including 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, and Instant Funding. Their Guardian Protector tool automatically closes positions when losses approach the daily drawdown limit. IMPORTANT: News trading is ALLOWED on challenge accounts but BANNED within a 5-minute window before and after high-impact events on funded accounts — profits from trades in that window are removed. The 24-hour payout guarantee means if a payout is not processed within 24 hours, the profit split automatically increases to 100%. Bi-weekly payouts standard; 7-day add-on available. Copy trading permitted between own Blue Guardian accounts only.
Blue Guardian's Guardian Protector and 24-hour payout guarantee are genuinely differentiated. Best for: EU traders who want automatic daily loss protection and fast payout guarantees. Watch out for: the funded account news trading ban within 5-minute windows — this catches many traders who traded news freely during evaluation.
✓ Pros
- ✓Guardian Protector auto-closes trades before daily breach — unique feature
- ✓24-hour payout guarantee or split increases to 100%
- ✓Scaling to $4 million
- ✓Multiple account types for different trader profiles
- ✓Copy trading allowed between own accounts
- ✓Low entry from $10 on some models
- ✓Fee refunded after fourth payout on instant accounts
✗ Cons
- ✗News trading BANNED within 5-minute window on funded accounts — profits removed
- ✗US traders not accepted
- ✗8% max drawdown — tighter than many competitors
- ✗Founded 2021 — moderate track record
- ✗Registered in Saint Lucia — limited regulatory oversight
- ✗Crypto withdrawals capped at $2,000 per request
- ✗Not regulated by FCA or major financial authority