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Blue Guardian Futures vs DayTraders

Two futures prop firms compared on pricing, challenge rules, funded-account terms, and trust, using live PropScorer data.

Blue Guardian Futures vs DayTraders is a strong decision-stage comparison. On current PropScorer data, DayTraders is the stronger overall pick, Blue Guardian Futures is the cheaper way to start, and Blue Guardian Futures has the cleaner rules angle for some traders.

Last updated: April 8, 2026, data refreshed daily

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Blue Guardian Futures
Est. 2024 ยท Tradovate ยท Volumetrica
70
PropScore
Trustpilot 3.7 ยท Health 69
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VS
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DayTraders
Est. 2023 ยท Rithmic
74
PropScore
Trustpilot 4.4 ยท Health 65
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DayTraders leads overall with a PropScore of 74/100. The starting-cost gap on the reference plan is $111.61. DayTraders wins overall, but the tables below show where Blue Guardian Futures still competes well.
Best on price
๐Ÿ† Blue Guardian Futures

Blue Guardian Futures has the lower start cost on the reference Guardian 50K.

Best for scaling
๐Ÿ† DayTraders

DayTraders allows more simultaneous accounts, which matters if you stack evaluations or funded accounts.

Best trust profile
๐Ÿ† Blue Guardian Futures

Higher Health Score plus current review data gives Blue Guardian Futures the edge on reliability.

Best payout entry
๐Ÿ† DayTraders

Lower minimum payout threshold makes DayTraders easier to monetize earlier.

Pricing, 50K-style plans

MetricBlue Guardian FuturesDayTraders
50K plan price$52.50$34.11
Activation fee$0$130
Cost to start$52.50$164.11
Best promo60% off (BGF60)85% off (CIEORXAA)

Challenge rules

MetricBlue Guardian FuturesDayTraders
Profit target$3,000$3,000
Max drawdown$2,000$2,500
Drawdown typeEnd-of-DayTrailing
Min trading days30
One-day passNoNo
Max accounts315
PlatformsTradovate ยท VolumetricaRithmic

Funded-account terms

MetricBlue Guardian FuturesDayTraders
Profit split90%100%
Min payoutN/A$500
Max early payoutN/A$2,000
Daily loss limit ruleNoNo
Max total funded$450,000$4,500,000

Trust and reputation

MetricBlue Guardian FuturesDayTraders
PropScore70/10074/100
Health Score69/10065/100
Trustpilot3.7/54.4/5
Founded20242023

Our take

DayTraders is the better default choice on PropScorer right now because it offers the stronger overall mix of price, rules, trust, and trader value.

Blue Guardian Futures is strongest for traders who care most about its pricing structure, its broader platform stack, and a current PropScore of 70/100.

DayTraders is strongest for traders who care most about its rule set, fewer funded-account restrictions, and a current PropScore of 74/100.

In plain English, pick DayTraders if you want the stronger overall package today. Pick the other one only if its specific rule advantage matches your exact trading style better than the raw overall score does.

Quick verdict

Best on price
Blue Guardian Futures
Best for scaling
DayTraders
Best trust profile
Blue Guardian Futures
Best default pick
DayTraders

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Blue Guardian Futures or DayTraders?

Blue Guardian Futures starts at $52.50, while DayTraders starts at $34.11 plus a $130 activation fee.

Which firm has the higher PropScore?

DayTraders currently leads with a PropScore of 74/100.

Which firm is better for scaling multiple accounts?

DayTraders allows more accounts (15 vs 3).

Who should pick which firm?

Best overall
DayTraders

Pick DayTraders if you want the strongest all-around mix of score, reliability, and trader value.

Best lower-cost option
Blue Guardian Futures

Pick Blue Guardian Futures if your main goal is minimizing the cost to get started.

Best rules angle
Blue Guardian Futures

Pick Blue Guardian Futures if the account structure and funded rules fit your trading style better.

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