Blue Guardian Futures vs TradeDay

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

Side by side

Metric	Blue Guardian Futures	TradeDay
Cheapest entry (true cost)	$82	$165
Profit split	100% on first $15K	Up to 90%
Drawdown type	EOD trailing	Intraday / EOD / Static (choice)
Max drawdown	EOD trailing (by size)	Intraday/EOD/Static (by size)
Payout frequency	14-day cycle (Guardian)	On request
Days to payout	5 trading days (Pro/Instant) · 14-day (challenge) · 1–2 day	Day one (after buffer) · ~24h
Min payout	$500	$250 (lowest in space)

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

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

CME-veteran founders. Three drawdown types. $250 min payout.

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Is Blue Guardian Futures or TradeDay cheaper?

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

Which is better, Blue Guardian Futures or TradeDay?

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.