Atmos Funded vs Blue Guardian

Every figure below is computed from the same normalised dataset, so the two firms are measured on identical terms.

Atmos Funded vs Blue Guardian — the short answer

Atmos Funded is the cheaper route to a $100,000 funded account at $149 against $371 for Blue Guardian — a difference of $222. Across 12 directly comparable measures, Atmos Funded leads on 2 and Blue Guardian on 5.

Where Atmos Funded wins

  • Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account: $149
  • Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded: $1.17

Where Blue Guardian wins

  • Cheapest evaluation entry price: $24
  • Instant funding to $100,000: $623
  • Phase 1 profit target: 4%
  • Maximum drawdown limit: 6%
  • Founded: 2019
Atmos Funded

3

(1 review)

Blue Guardian

4.05

(12 reviews)

Cost

Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account

The fairest like-for-like price: entry prices are not comparable when the smallest account differs.

$149

$371

Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded

$1.17

$3.36

Cheapest evaluation entry price

The smallest account each firm sells — useful for a first attempt, not for comparing value.

$28

$24

Instant funding to $100,000

Priced on a different basis to an evaluation — there is no challenge to pass.

$649

$623

Programme

Evaluation types offered

1-step, 2-step, instant, buy-now-pay-later

instant, 1-step, 2-step

Maximum advertised profit split

Usually requires a scaling plan or a paid add-on rather than being the default.

90%

90%

Phase 1 profit target

5%

4%

Account sizes sold

$5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000 +2 more

$5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000 +3 more

Risk rules

Daily drawdown limit

A larger limit is more room to trade, not a better product.

3%

3%

Maximum drawdown limit

3%

6%

Maximum drawdown style

Static is fixed from your starting balance. Trailing follows your peak and is harder to trade.

Trailing

Trailing

Drawdown measured on

Equity counts open positions in real time. Balance counts only closed trades.

Equity

Equity

Payouts

Payout frequency

Every 14 days after funding

Instant Payouts

Payout methods

Bank Transfer, Crypto, Profit Transfer

Riseworks, Crypto

Payment methods accepted

Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal, Crypto +2 more

Debit Card, Credit Card, Crypto, Apple Pay +1 more

Platforms & markets

Trading platforms

MT5

MT5, Trade Locker, MatchTrader

Instruments

Forex, Metals, Indicies, Crypto +1 more

Forex, Indicies, Metals, Cryptos +1 more

Maximum forex leverage

More leverage is more flexibility and more risk — neither firm is better here by default.

1:50

1:50

Track record

Community rating

3.0/5 (1)

4.0/5 (12)

Founded

Longer in market is more track record, all else equal.

2024

2019

Company location

Cyprus

United Arab Emirates

Prop Firm Pal verification

Verified

Verified

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Frequently asked questions

Atmos Funded and Blue Guardian, answered from the data above

Is Atmos Funded or Blue Guardian cheaper?

Atmos Funded is cheaper for an evaluation to a $100,000 funded account at $149, against $371 for Blue Guardian. Entry prices differ too — Atmos Funded starts at $28 and Blue Guardian at $24 — but those are for different account sizes, so they are not a like-for-like comparison.

Which has the better profit split, Atmos Funded or Blue Guardian?

Both advertise a maximum profit split of 90%. The top split is usually gated behind a scaling plan or a paid add-on at either firm, so check what the split is on a first account.

What is the difference in drawdown rules between Atmos Funded and Blue Guardian?

Daily drawdown is 3% at Atmos Funded and 3% at Blue Guardian. Maximum drawdown is 3% and 6% respectively. Both use a trailing maximum drawdown.

What platforms do Atmos Funded and Blue Guardian support?

Atmos Funded supports MT5. Blue Guardian supports MT5, Trade Locker, MatchTrader.

Which is rated higher by traders, Atmos Funded or Blue Guardian?

Atmos Funded scores 3.0/5 from 1 review and Blue Guardian scores 4.0/5 from 12 reviews on Prop Firm Pal. Review scores are trader-submitted and are independent of any commercial relationship.

Should I choose Atmos Funded or Blue Guardian?

On the 12 directly comparable measures on this page, Atmos Funded leads on 2 and Blue Guardian on 5, with 5 tied. Which of those measures matters depends on how you trade: cost matters most if you expect to need several attempts, drawdown style matters most if you hold positions overnight, and payout terms matter most once you are funded. Prop Firm Pal does not recommend one firm over another, and earns affiliate commission from some listed firms.

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