Blue Guardian vs DNA Funded

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

Blue Guardian vs DNA Funded — the short answer

Blue Guardian is the cheaper route to a $100,000 funded account at $371 against $549 for DNA Funded — a difference of $178. Across 11 directly comparable measures, Blue Guardian leads on 6 and DNA Funded on 0.

Where Blue Guardian wins

  • Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account: $371
  • Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded: $3.36
  • Cheapest evaluation entry price: $24
  • Phase 1 profit target: 4%
  • Maximum drawdown limit: 6%
  • Founded: 2019

Where DNA Funded wins

Nothing measurable — Blue Guardian matches or leads on every comparable figure we hold.

Blue Guardian

4.05

(12 reviews)

DNA Funded

4

(1 review)

Cost

Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account

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

$371

$549

Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded

$3.36

$5.39

Cheapest evaluation entry price

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

$24

$49

Instant funding to $100,000

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

$623

Not offered

Programme

Evaluation types offered

instant, 1-step, 2-step

1-step, instant

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

4%

5%

Account sizes sold

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

$5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000 +1 more

Risk rules

Daily drawdown limit

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

3%

3%

Maximum drawdown limit

6%

4%

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

Instant Payouts

Every 14 days

Payout methods

Riseworks, Crypto

Crypto, Bank Transfer

Payment methods accepted

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

Visa, Mastercard, Crypto

Platforms & markets

Trading platforms

MT5, Trade Locker, MatchTrader

Trade Locker

Instruments

Forex, Indicies, Metals, Cryptos +1 more

Forex, Metals, Cryptos, Commodities +2 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

4.0/5 (12)

4.0/5 (1)

Founded

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

2019

2024

Company location

United Arab Emirates

Australia

Prop Firm Pal verification

Verified

Verified

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Frequently asked questions

Blue Guardian and DNA Funded, answered from the data above

Is Blue Guardian or DNA Funded cheaper?

Blue Guardian is cheaper for an evaluation to a $100,000 funded account at $371, against $549 for DNA Funded. Entry prices differ too — Blue Guardian starts at $24 and DNA Funded at $49 — but those are for different account sizes, so they are not a like-for-like comparison.

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

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 Blue Guardian and DNA Funded?

Daily drawdown is 3% at Blue Guardian and 3% at DNA Funded. Maximum drawdown is 6% and 4% respectively. Both use a trailing maximum drawdown.

What platforms do Blue Guardian and DNA Funded support?

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

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

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

Should I choose Blue Guardian or DNA Funded?

On the 11 directly comparable measures on this page, Blue Guardian leads on 6 and DNA Funded on 0, 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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