Blue Guardian’s 1-Step Standard Challenge allows traders to qualify for funded trading by reaching a profit target while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements for the 1-Step model.
Overview of Account Rules
Profit Target
Traders must achieve a 10% profit target while respecting all trading rules and risk limits.
Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a final review. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/Funded Trader.
Drawdown Limits
Maximum Daily Loss
The maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance.
This value resets daily at 5pm EST and is calculated using the higher value between the account balance or equity at the time of the reset.
Maximum Overall Drawdown (Trailing)
The maximum trailing drawdown is set at 6% of the highest balance or equity reached during the evaluation.
This trailing drawdown adjusts as profits increase. Once the account reaches 6% profit, the trailing drawdown locks at the starting balance and will no longer trail further.
Minimum Trading Days
To pass the evaluation, traders must complete at least 3 trading days.
A trading day is counted when at least one trade is opened during the day. The trading days do not need to be consecutive.
Trading Rules and Restrictions
News Trading Rule
News trading is allowed on challenge while on funded Opening or closing trades within 5 minutes before or after during high-impact (red folder) and FOMC news events is not permitted.
Trades executed during this restricted window may lead to profit removal or further account review.
Funded Account Trading Conditions
Once the trader passes the evaluation and becomes funded, the following rules apply:
Minimum 3 trading days required before requesting payouts
Guardian Shield
5-minute news trading restriction applies
Guardian Shield Breach Consequences
If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss of initial account balance, Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward unless you reach maximum of 2 breaches
First Breach: Profit split is reduced to 50%.
Second Breach: The account is permanently breached.
Rewards and Payout Structure
Profit Split
Funded traders receive a 85% profit split.
Example:
If a trader earns $5,000 in profit, the payout would be:
Trader receives $4,250
Firm receives $750
Optional upgrade available at checkout:
90% Profit Split Add-On
Withdrawal Conditions
Eligibility Requirements
To request a payout, traders must:
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
Payout Details
Payout Frequency: Every 14 days
First Payout: 14 days after the first trade
Processing Time: 1–2 business days
Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
Optional add-on:
7 Days payout add-on