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AquaFunded vs Blue Guardian

How AquaFunded vs Blue Guardian compare on our ratings, prop firm specs, funding, pros and cons.

AquaFunded4.1/5
VS
Blue Guardian4.1/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score4.1/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Payout reliability4.54.5
Rules & drawdown4.03.5
Costs4.04.0
Platforms & markets4.54.5
Transparency & support3.54.0
Specs
Evaluation1-step, 2-step, 3-step, Instant funding1-step, 2-step, 3-step, Instant funding
Account sizes$2.5K - $400K$5,000 to $400,000
Challenge fee$283 for 100k accountStarts at $10 for $5K account; $467 to $623 for $100K Instant
Profit split90% - 100%Up to 90%
Daily drawdown limitNot disclosed4% (or $3,000 on 100K Instant)
Maximum drawdownNot disclosedTrailing drawdown $6,000 on 100K Instant
Payout frequencyBi-weekly, on-demand upgrade availableInstant, every 3 days, weekly, or bi-weekly depending on plan
Payout methodsRise, Bank transfer, USDC, CryptoCrypto, Rise
Crypto leverage1:2Up to 1:30
Trading platformsMetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker, MatchTraderMT5, Match-Trader, NinjaTrader, TradeLocker, TradingView, Tradovate, DeepCharts
MarketsCrypto, Forex, Indices, CommoditiesCrypto, Forex, Indices, Commodities
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Restricted countriesVietnam, Pakistan, Thailand, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Myanmar, KenyaNot disclosed
Company
Founded20232021
HeadquartersUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Instant funding bypasses multi-step challenge evaluations entirely
  • Profit splits reach up to 100% with paid add-ons
  • No restrictions on holding trades over weekends or during news releases
  • Refundable entry fees on evaluation challenge accounts
  • Instant funding option skips demo challenge requirements entirely
  • Average payout processing speed completed within one hour
  • Profit splits pay out up to 90% via crypto or Rise
  • Starter funded accounts begin at $10 for $5,000 in simulated capital
Cons
  • Crypto trading leverage is restricted to 1:2
  • Trades execute in simulated environments rather than live market liquidity
  • Identity verification is mandatory prior to receiving profit rewards
  • Prohibits users from Vietnam, Pakistan, Kenya, and several other jurisdictions
  • Trailing drawdown calculates from peak equity, punishing intraday profit pullbacks
  • Presents 40% consistency rule limiting single-day profit weighting on withdrawals
  • Restricts trade execution 5 minutes before and after high-impact news on funded models
  • Minimum trade holding time of 2 minutes required per position
Best forCFD traders wanting instant capital, Swing traders holding over weekends, Traders targeting 100% profit splitsTraders wanting instant simulated funding, Automated traders using Expert Advisors, Prop traders seeking crypto payouts

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