Last updated: April 22, 2026
Yes: Blue Guardian explicitly allows EAs. Standard automated strategies are supported without pre-approval. HFT and latency arbitrage are prohibited. News trading has a 2-minute restriction on funded accounts.
| EA Support | Yes: fully supported |
| Allowed EA Types | Standard automated EAs; no tick scalpers, no latency/arbitrage bots |
| Martingale | Allowed: must comply with drawdown and risk rules |
| Grid Trading | Allowed: not explicitly banned |
| Copy Trading | Allowed: no third-party signal services |
| HFT | Prohibited |
| News Trading | Restricted: no trading within 2 minutes of major news events on funded accounts |
| Min Trade Duration | Not stated |
| Fixed SL Required | No |
| Account Sizes | $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8% |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 4% |
| Daily Drawdown | 4% (balance-based) |
| Max Drawdown | 8% (static, balance-based) |
| Drawdown Type | Static: calculated from starting balance |
| Min Trading Days | 5 days per phase |
| Time Limit | Unlimited |
| Profit Split | 85% (up to 90% on scaling) |
| Scaling Plan | Balance-based scaling available; up to 90% split |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| MT5 Available | Yes |
| Payout Frequency | On-demand; first payout after 14 trading days; minimum $100 |
| Payout Methods | Crypto (USDT, BTC), bank wire, Wise, Deel, Rise |
Blue Guardian is a solid choice for conservative EA traders. Tight drawdown rules filter out aggressive strategies, and the unlimited time limit removes pressure during slow periods. Best for: low-frequency swing EAs and multi-strategy portfolios with controlled intraday risk.
Does Blue Guardian allow EA trading?
Yes. Blue Guardian fully supports Expert Advisors on MT5 without pre-approval. Martingale and grid strategies are allowed provided they stay within the drawdown limits.
What is the Blue Guardian news rule for EAs?
On funded accounts, no trading is permitted within 2 minutes before or after major news events. Challenge-phase accounts are unrestricted.
Is HFT allowed on Blue Guardian?
No. High-frequency trading and latency-arbitrage strategies are explicitly prohibited.