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    Blue Guardian vs Maven Trading: rules compared

    10 rules quoted by both firms on their own pages, checked on 12 Nov 2026. Each value links to the exact wording.

    Blue Guardian 2-Step Standard $100,000

    All Blue Guardian rules

    Maven 2-Step $100,000

    All Maven Trading rules

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    Rules in force at Blue Guardian and Maven Trading, as each firm quotes them
    RuleBlue GuardianMaven TradingGap
    Maximum daily loss (%)4%$4,000 · of initial capital
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    “Maximum Daily Drawdown: 4% of initial balance”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    4%$4,000 · of initial capital
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    “The Standard 2 Step Challenge and Simulated Funded Account use the same loss limits: 4% daily loss and 8% static maximum drawdown.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
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    Daily loss reset timeNot quoted yet00:00UTC
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    “The daily drawdown resets based on the higher of your equity or balance at 00:00 UTC.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    one firm
    Daily loss basisNot quoted yetEquity
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    “Daily Loss Limit: 4% (Equity-Based)”
    maventrading.com/faqs
    one firm
    Maximum loss (%)8%floor $92,000
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    “Maximum Overall Drawdown: 8% (Static)”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    8%floor $92,000
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    “The Standard 2 Step Challenge and Simulated Funded Account use the same loss limits: 4% daily loss and 8% static maximum drawdown.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
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    Maximum loss typeStatic
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    “Maximum Overall Drawdown: 8% (Static)”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    Static
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    “Rules: Maximum Drawdown Type | 1-Step Challenge: Trailing | 2-Step Challenge: Static | 2-Step OMO Challenge: Static | 3-Step Challenge: Static | Instant Funding: Trailing”
    maventrading.com/pricing
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    Profit target, phase 1$8,0008% · pass at $108,000
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    “Profit Target: 8% (Phase 1) | 4% (Phase 2)”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    $8,0008% · pass at $108,000
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    “Account Size: $100,000 | Profit Target (8%): Phase 1 - $8,000 | Profit Target (5%): Phase 2 - $5,000”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
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    Profit target, phase 2$4,0004% · pass at $104,000
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    “Profit Target: 8% (Phase 1) | 4% (Phase 2)”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    $5,0005% · pass at $105,000
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    “Account Size: $100,000 | Profit Target (8%): Phase 1 - $8,000 | Profit Target (5%): Phase 2 - $5,000”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    1 pts
    Minimum trading days33 days
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    “For accounts purchased from August 20th onwards, traders must complete at least 3 trading days to pass the evaluation.”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    33 days
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    “Rules: Minimum Profitable Days | 1-Step Challenge: – | 2-Step Challenge: 3 profitable days | 2-Step OMO Challenge: 4 profitable days | 3-Step Challenge: – | Instant Funding: –”
    maventrading.com/pricing
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    News trading ruleRestricted5 min before to 5 min after
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    “News Trading: Allowed during challenge phases | Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    Restricted
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    “The Red Folder news restrictions in the General FAQ apply to this Challenge and Simulated Funded Account, including pending orders, stop-losses, take-profits and automatic profit-target closures.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
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    Expert advisors allowedExpert Advisors are allowed
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    “EAs are allowed.”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms.
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    “Expert Advisors (EAs): EAs and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms. All trades must be executed manually.”
    maventrading.com/faqs
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    Consistency ruleNot quoted yetThere is no Consistency Score requirement.
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    “There is no Consistency Score requirement for the Standard 2 Step Challenge or Simulated Funded Account.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    one firm
    Weekend holdingOvernight and weekend holding allowed on all account types
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    “Overnight & Weekend Holding: Allowed”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    Yes, you may trade and hold positions overnight or over the weekend.
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    “Can I trade and hold positions overnight or over the weekend? Yes. You may trade and hold positions overnight or over the weekend. Maven also offers 24/7 gold trading.”
    maventrading.com/faqs
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    Profit split90%$90,000 · of initial capital
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    “Pass the challenge. Get funded up to $400k. 
Keep up to 90% of the profits.”
    blueguardian.com/forex
    80%$80,000 · of initial capital
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    “What is the reward split for a Standard 2 Step Simulated Funded Account? The standard reward split is 80%. With the applicable add-on, the reward split increases to 90%.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
    10 pts
    Payout frequencyEvery 14 days (optional 7-day payout add-on available)
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    “Payout Frequency: Every 14 days (Optional 7-day payout add-on available)”
    help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules
    First payout 10 business days after first funded trade; subsequent cycles also 10 business days from first trade after prior payout.
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    “Your first payout is available 10 business days after your first trade on the Simulated Funded Account. Each subsequent 10-business-day period starts with your first trade after the previous payout.”
    maventrading.com/challenges/2-step
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    Payout capNot quoted yet$10,000per payout cycle
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    “Does Maven have a withdrawal cap? + For Standard 1 Step, Standard 2 Step, Standard 3 Step, Buy Now Pay Later and Instant Funding Simulated Funded Accounts, a maximum of $10,000 before the reward split may be withdrawn across two payouts or within any rolling 30-day period.”
    maventrading.com/faqs
    one firm
    Price$467
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    “Instant 100K $623.00 $467.00”
    blueguardian.com/forex
    $440
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    “Standard 2-Step $100k account $418 $440 *Price with coupon. Refundable on the third withdrawal”
    maventrading.com/pricing
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