Blue Guardian vs Take Profit Trader
The main difference between Blue Guardian and Take Profit Trader is drawdown type: Blue Guardian uses static (floor never moves) while Take Profit Trader uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day). Blue Guardian charges from $99, Take Profit Trader from $150. Profit splits: 85-85% vs 80-90%. Updated March 2026.
Blue Guardian uses static (floor never moves) with a 4% daily loss limit and 85-85% profit split. Take Profit Trader uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day) with a 2.2% daily loss limit and 80-90% profit split. Blue Guardian starts from $99; Take Profit Trader from $150.
If you want more forgiving drawdown rules, Blue Guardian is the better choice. Static drawdown means your profits create genuine breathing room, while Take Profit Trader's trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day) raises the floor as you profit. Take Profit Trader offers a higher maximum profit split (90% vs 85%), which adds up significantly over time.
| Blue Guardian | Take Profit Trader | |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Type | 2-step | 1-step |
| Drawdown Type | Static (floor never moves) | Trailing EOD (floor moves up at end of day) |
| Daily Loss Limit | 4% | 2.2% |
| Max Drawdown | 8% | 3% |
| Profit Target | 8% | 6% |
| Min Trading Days | 3 | None |
| Profit Split | 85-85% | 80-90% |
| Payout Frequency | Bi-weekly | Weekly |
| News Trading | allowed | allowed |
| Overnight Holding | Yes | No |
| Weekend Holding | Yes | No |
| EA / Bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Markets | forex, indices, commodities, crypto | futures |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView |
| Cheapest Account | $99 ($10,000) | $150 ($25,000) |
Scalping / Day Trading
Blue Guardian allows overnight holding, giving more flexibility. Blue Guardian's static drawdown is more forgiving for scalpers.
Swing Trading
Blue Guardian is better — allows weekend holding. Take Profit Trader requires you to flatten before close.
Budget-Conscious
Blue Guardian is cheaper to start ($99 vs $150).
Blue Guardian is the better fit if you focus on forex and CFDs. The static drawdown means every dollar of profit adds to your safety cushion, making it ideal for traders who build equity gradually and want protection from losing streaks.
- +Static drawdown — floor never moves
- +News trading allowed in all phases
- +Overnight and weekend holding allowed
- +85% profit split from the start
Blue Guardian supports MT4, MT5 and processes payouts bi-weekly. News trading is fully allowed, so you can trade NFP, FOMC, and CPI without restrictions. Both overnight and weekend holding are permitted, giving swing traders full flexibility. Automated trading with EAs is permitted.
Take Profit Trader is the better fit if you trade futures exclusively. The EOD trailing drawdown gives you flexibility during the session since the floor only updates at the close, which suits active day traders who have intraday swings.
- +No minimum trading days
- +No consistency rule
- +EOD trailing drawdown (not intraday)
- +Weekly payouts
Take Profit Trader supports NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView and processes payouts weekly. News trading is fully allowed, so you can trade NFP, FOMC, and CPI without restrictions. Automated trading with EAs is permitted.
Choosing between Blue Guardian and Take Profit Trader comes down to three things: the markets you trade, how much drawdown flexibility you need, and your budget. If you trade forex or indices or commodities or crypto, Blue Guardian is your only option here. If you trade futures, go with Take Profit Trader. Blue Guardian is cheaper to get started at $99 vs $150.
The biggest structural difference is drawdown type: Blue Guardian uses static (floor never moves) while Take Profit Trader uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day). Static drawdown is objectively more forgiving because profits create a permanent cushion. Trailing drawdown follows your equity peaks, meaning you can lose an account even while net profitable. If you are still undecided, take the firm finder quiz for a personalized recommendation based on your trading style, risk tolerance, and budget.