Apex Trader Funding vs Blue Guardian Futures

Two futures props, one decision. Here’s how Apex Trader Funding and Blue Guardian Futures compare on the things that cost you money.

Side by side

Metric	Apex Trader Funding	Blue Guardian Futures
Cheapest entry (true cost)	$348	$82
Profit split	100% first $25K, then 90%	100% on first $15K
Drawdown type	EOD or Intraday (choice)	EOD trailing
Max drawdown	Trailing or EOD (by size)	EOD trailing (by size)
Payout frequency	Every 8+ trading days · 6 payouts then 100%	14-day cycle (Guardian)
Days to payout	8 trading days · 5–11 day processing	5 trading days (Pro/Instant) · 14-day (challenge) · 1–2 day
Min payout	$500 (all sizes)	$500

Our take: Blue Guardian Futures is the cheaper way in. Match the drawdown model to how you actually trade and you're set.

Largest trader base in futures. EOD or intraday drawdown choice.

100% on first $15K. Eval fee refunded after 4th payout.

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Is Apex Trader Funding or Blue Guardian Futures cheaper?

On cheapest true-cost entry, Blue Guardian Futures comes in lower. See the table for exact figures.

Which is better, Apex Trader Funding or Blue Guardian Futures?

It depends on your asset class and drawdown tolerance. The comparison above lays out cost, drawdown and payouts so you decide on facts.

Compared 2026-06-09. Verify current terms on each firm’s site.