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[Skip to main content](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#main-content) # 2 Step Standard Rules What are the rules, withdrawal conditions and trading permissions for 2 Step Standard Model? Updated over a week ago Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0) ## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) \| 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 3 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto \| $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases \| Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/ **Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** For accounts purchased **from August 20th onwards**, traders must complete at least **3 trading days** to pass the evaluation. For accounts purchased **before August 20th**, the existing requirement of **5 trading days** will continue to apply. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. Trading days do not need to be consecutive. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Affected Instrument** | **Restricted Currency Pairs** | **Restricted Indices & Commodities** | **Cryptocurrencies** | | **USD**<br>**FOMC** | USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, | XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 | BTCUSD, ETHUSD | | **EUR** | EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD | GER40 | — | | **GBP** | EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD | UK100 | — | | **JPY** | AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY | JPN225 | — | | **AUD** | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD | — | — | | **CAD** | AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD | — | — | | **CHF** | AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF | — | — | | **NZD** | AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD | — | — | ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts:** **** If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example:** **** You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time)** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃 Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0)
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[Skip to main content](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#main-content) # 2 Step Standard Rules What are the rules, withdrawal conditions and trading permissions for 2 Step Standard Model? Updated this week Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0) ## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) \| 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 3 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto \| $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases \| Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/ **Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** For accounts purchased **from August 20th onwards**, traders must complete at least **3 trading days** to pass the evaluation. For accounts purchased **before August 20th**, the existing requirement of **5 trading days** will continue to apply. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. Trading days do not need to be consecutive. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Affected Instrument** | **Restricted Currency Pairs** | **Restricted Indices & Commodities** | **Cryptocurrencies** | | **USD**<br>**FOMC** | USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, | XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 | BTCUSD, ETHUSD | | **EUR** | EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD | GER40 | — | | **GBP** | EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD | UK100 | — | | **JPY** | AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY | JPN225 | — | | **AUD** | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD | — | — | | **CAD** | AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD | — | — | | **CHF** | AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF | — | — | | **NZD** | AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD | — | — | ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts:** **** If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example:** **** You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time)** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃 Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0)
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[Skip to main content](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#main-content) # 2 Step Standard Rules What are the rules, withdrawal conditions and trading permissions for 2 Step Standard Model? Updated this week Table of contents ## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) \| 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 3 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto \| $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases \| Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/ **Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** For accounts purchased **from August 20th onwards**, traders must complete at least **3 trading days** to pass the evaluation. For accounts purchased **before August 20th**, the existing requirement of **5 trading days** will continue to apply. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. Trading days do not need to be consecutive. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Affected Instrument** | **Restricted Currency Pairs** | **Restricted Indices & Commodities** | **Cryptocurrencies** | | **USD**<br>**FOMC** | USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, | XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 | BTCUSD, ETHUSD | | **EUR** | EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD | GER40 | — | | **GBP** | EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD | UK100 | — | | **JPY** | AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY | JPN225 | — | | **AUD** | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD | — | — | | **CAD** | AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD | — | — | | **CHF** | AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF | — | — | | **NZD** | AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD | — | — | ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts:** **** If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example:** **** You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time)** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃 Table of contents
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[Skip to main content](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#main-content) # 2 Step Standard Rules What are the rules, withdrawal conditions and trading permissions for 2 Step Standard Model? Updated this week Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0) ## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) \| 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 3 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto \| $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases \| Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/ **Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** For accounts purchased **from August 20th onwards**, traders must complete at least **3 trading days** to pass the evaluation. For accounts purchased **before August 20th**, the existing requirement of **5 trading days** will continue to apply. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. Trading days do not need to be consecutive. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Affected Instrument** | **Restricted Currency Pairs** | **Restricted Indices & Commodities** | **Cryptocurrencies** | | **USD**<br>**FOMC** | USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, | XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 | BTCUSD, ETHUSD | | **EUR** | EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD | GER40 | — | | **GBP** | EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD | UK100 | — | | **JPY** | AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY | JPN225 | — | | **AUD** | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD | — | — | | **CAD** | AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD | — | — | | **CHF** | AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF | — | — | | **NZD** | AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD | — | — | ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts:** **** If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example:** **** You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time)** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃 Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0)
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[Skip to main content](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#main-content) # 2 Step Standard Rules What are the rules, withdrawal conditions and trading permissions for 2 Step Standard Model? Updated yesterday Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0) ## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) \| 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 3 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto \| $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases \| Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/ **Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** For accounts purchased **from August 20th onwards**, traders must complete at least **3 trading days** to pass the evaluation. For accounts purchased **before August 20th**, the existing requirement of **5 trading days** will continue to apply. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. Trading days do not need to be consecutive. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Affected Instrument** | **Restricted Currency Pairs** | **Restricted Indices & Commodities** | **Cryptocurrencies** | | **USD**<br>**FOMC** | USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, | XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 | BTCUSD, ETHUSD | | **EUR** | EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD | GER40 | — | | **GBP** | EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD | UK100 | — | | **JPY** | AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY | JPN225 | — | | **AUD** | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD | — | — | | **CAD** | AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD | — | — | | **CHF** | AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF | — | — | | **NZD** | AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD | — | — | ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts:** **** If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example:** **** You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time)** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃 Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0)
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[Skip to main content](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#main-content) # 2 Step Standard Rules What are the rules, withdrawal conditions and trading permissions for 2 Step Standard Model? Updated today Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0) ## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) \| 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 3 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto \| $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases \| Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/ **Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** For accounts purchased **from August 20th onwards**, traders must complete at least **3 trading days** to pass the evaluation. For accounts purchased **before August 20th**, the existing requirement of **5 trading days** will continue to apply. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. Trading days do not need to be consecutive. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Affected Instrument** | **Restricted Currency Pairs** | **Restricted Indices & Commodities** | **Cryptocurrencies** | | **USD**<br>**FOMC** | USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, | XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 | BTCUSD, ETHUSD | | **EUR** | EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD | GER40 | — | | **GBP** | EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD | UK100 | — | | **JPY** | AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY | JPN225 | — | | **AUD** | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD | — | — | | **CAD** | AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD | — | — | | **CHF** | AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF | — | — | | **NZD** | AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD | — | — | ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts:** **** If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example:** **** You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time)** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃 Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0)
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[Skip to main content](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#main-content) # 2 Step Standard Rules What are the rules, withdrawal conditions and trading permissions for 2 Step Standard Model? Updated over 2 weeks ago Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0) ## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) \| 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 5 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto \| $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases \| Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/ **Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** To pass the evaluation, traders must complete **at least 5 trading days**. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. The trading days **do not need to be consecutive**. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Affected Instrument** | **Restricted Currency Pairs** | **Restricted Indices & Commodities** | **Cryptocurrencies** | | **USD**<br>**FOMC** | USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, | XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 | BTCUSD, ETHUSD | | **EUR** | EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD | GER40 | — | | **GBP** | EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD | UK100 | — | | **JPY** | AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY | JPN225 | — | | **AUD** | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD | — | — | | **CAD** | AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD | — | — | | **CHF** | AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF | — | — | | **NZD** | AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD | — | — | ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts:** **** If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example:** **** You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time)** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃 Table of contents [Quick Overview](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_c71350d6f4)[Overview of 2 step account rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_50dd87555a)[Profit Target](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d13468ca31)[Drawdown Limits](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_39130a530e)[Maximum Daily Loss](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_7b192eb5b4)[Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_f7688fcb30)[Minimum Trading Days](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_ec18e3db05)[The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d65f10f7b9)[](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a80d081b13)[Stop Loss Rules](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_4a83e54f96)[Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a181e9111)[Expert Advisors (EAs)](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8cd74d3b7f)[Tick Scalping](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_0cf8bcec71)[Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_d3c17f1d01)[What is the Guardian Shield?](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_a3d636a457)[Rewards and Payout Structure](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_3a87fbc46c)[Profit Split](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_9e7b8d6ec2)[Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_b5bdbddef5)[Payout Schedule](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_8a76ccaf83)[24-Hour Payout Guarantee](https://help.blueguardian.com/en/articles/14062291-2-step-standard-rules#h_38495eebb0)
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## **Quick Overview** - **Profit Target:** 8% (Phase 1) | 4% (Phase 2) - **Maximum Daily Drawdown:** 4% of initial balance - **Maximum Overall Drawdown:** 8% (Static) - **Minimum Trading Days:** 5 profitable days - **Profit Split:** 85% _(Optional 90% add-on available)_ - **Payout Frequency:** Every 14 days _(Optional 7-day payout add-on available)_ - **Minimum Withdrawal:** $100 via Crypto | $500 via Rise - **News Trading:** Allowed during challenge phases | Restricted 5 minutes before and after around high-impact news on funded accounts - **Tick Scalping Rule:** Minimum holding time of 2 minutes - **Overnight & Weekend Holding:** Allowed - **Expert Advisors (EAs):** Allowed - **Copy Trading:** Allowed only between accounts legally owned by you - **Guardian Shield (Funded Only):** Auto-closes trades at 2% floating loss - **Payout Processing:** Within 24 business hours ## **Overview of 2 step account rules** #### **Blue Guardian’s 2 Step Standard Challenge** allows traders to qualify for funded trading by completing a **two-phase evaluation process**, reaching the required profit targets while complying with all trading rules and risk management requirements. Below is a complete overview of the **rules, trading conditions, and payout requirements** for the 2 Step Standard model. * * * ## **Profit Target** Traders must achieve a **8% profit target** on phase 1 and 4% on phase 2 while respecting all trading rules and risk limits. Once the target is reached, the account will undergo a **final review**. After successful verification, the trader will move forward as a Guardian/**Funded Trader**. * * * ## **Drawdown Limits** ## **Maximum Daily Loss** The **maximum daily loss is limited to 4% of the initial account balance**. This value resets daily at **5pm EST** and is calculated using the **higher value between the account balance or equity** at the time of the reset. We calculate daily drawdown as follows: Upon the 5pm Est day change, we will take the higher figure of either the account balance or account equity and subtract a fixed 4% of the initial balance from the higher value as the daily loss limit for the new day. It is the maximum amount of loss allowed within a single trading day, which the account will be breached when daily loss exceeds this level. **Example 1:** On a 100K Account, if at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating profit of $2,000, your account equity will be 102K. With a 4% daily drawdown, the equity cannot drop below $98,000 ($102,000 - $4,000 = $98,000) on the next trading day. **Example 2:** If on a 100K Account at 5pm EST you have an open trade with a floating loss of -$2,000, your account equity will be $98,000. Because your $100K balance is higher than your $98,000 equity, your daily drawdown limit of $4,000 will be calculated on a $100K balance. This means for the next trading day, the equity cannot drop below $96,000 ($100,000 - $4000 = $96,000). **Example 3:** If there are no open trades at 5pm EST, the daily drawdown will be 4% of the initial balance is. * * * ## **Maximum Overall Drawdown (Static)** The maximum total loss allowed in 2 Step Standard account is 8%. **Example using a $100,000 account:** Max total loss is 8% of your initial balance = $8,000. Your account equity including unrealized/floating positions must not hit/exceed below $92,000. * * * ## **Minimum Trading Days** To pass the evaluation, traders must complete **at least 5 trading days**. A trading day is counted on any day where at least **0.5% profit** is achieved. The trading days **do not need to be consecutive**. * * * ### **News Trading Rule** We allow news trading on challenge. However, we do not allow news trading on funded accounts. For trades executed on your **Funded** Account, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after red folder (high-impact) news events. Any profits earned during this time or significantly influenced by news events will be subject to removal, without any account violation this also extends to trades that are maliciously attempting to bypass rule. Additionally, please refrain from Opening/Closing trades 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after FOMC speeches, statements, and news events on Funded accounts. Any trades involving FOMC events will be subject to profit removal, as well. ## **The following table provides a complete overview of all trading instruments affected by high-impact news events.** **Affected Instrument** **Restricted Currency Pairs** **Restricted Indices & Commodities** **Cryptocurrencies** **USD** **FOMC** USDCAD, AUDUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, NZDUSD, USDCAD, USDCHF, USDJPY, XAUUSD, NDX100, SPX500, US30, XAGUSD, NDX100 BTCUSD, ETHUSD **EUR** EURUSD, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURDKK, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD GER40 — **GBP** EURGBP, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, GBPUSD UK100 — **JPY** AUDJPY, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY, NZDJPY, USDJPY JPN225 — **AUD** AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, AUDUSD, EURAUD, GBPAUD — — **CAD** AUDCAD, CADCHF, CADJPY, EURCAD, GBPCAD, NZDCAD, USDCAD — — **CHF** AUDCHF, CADCHF, CHFJPY, EURCHF, GBPCHF, NZDCHF, USDCHF — — **NZD** AUDNZD, EURNZD, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY, NZDUSD — — ## * * * ## Stop Loss Rules #### **Stop Loss is not mandatory**, but traders are fully responsible for managing their risk and staying within the account rules at all times. * * * ## **Can I use copy trading or trade copiers?** Blue Guardian does not provide a built-in copy trading system, but traders may use **third-party trade copier software** as long as it complies with our rules. **Allowed:** - Copy trading between your own Blue Guardian accounts - Copy trading between your own **Evaluation** and **Funded** accounts - Copy trading between your Blue Guardian account and your own external accounts **Not Allowed:** - Copying trades from another trader’s account - Using trade copiers with accounts not legally owned by you - Allowing third parties to manage or execute trades on your behalf All copied trades must only occur between accounts **legally owned by the same account holder**. * * * ## **Expert Advisors (EAs)** EAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. While VPNs and VPS are allowed, using either service to bypass rules related to copy trading, group trading, or signal trading is strictly prohibited. If you are found misusing these services in violation of your contract or our Terms of Use, your account will be failed and terminated. * * * ## Tick Scalping The minimum holding time is 2 minutes. If a trade is closed in under 2 minutes, it may be flagged for tick scalping, which is against our trading rules. * * * # **Can I hold overnight & trade over weekends?** We have no restrictions on holding trades over night or the weekend on all account types. * * * ## **What is the Guardian Shield?** Our analysis shows that exceeding the Maximum Daily Drawdown is the main cause of account breaches, accounting for over 73% of all breaches. Our most profitable traders are those who cut losses quickly and let winning trades run. The Guardian Shield encourages proper risk management for consistent profitability. This only applies on 2step **Funded Accounts: **If your PnL on open trades reaches a 2% loss (1% loss on instant account), Guardian Shield will, in most cases, automatically close all open trades for all symbols. This is a soft breach, and you may immediately begin trading afterward. **Example: **You have a balance of $100,000 funded account and 3 open trades. Your open PnL reaches a total loss of $2,000 (2%). The Guardian Shield will automatically close all trades. You can continue trading as you like afterwards. Guardian Shield is an important risk management tool that helps prevent traders from blowing their funded accounts, and ultimately helps create more consistent profits with increased risk management. **Guardian Shield Breach Consequences:** • 1st Breach: Profit split reduced to 50%. • 2nd Breach: The account is permanently breached. **Important Notice:** The Guardian Shield does not reset once triggered and the profit split cannot be reinstated. These changes are permanent and cannot be reversed. * * * ## **Rewards and Payout Structure** ## **Profit Split** Funded traders receive a **85% profit split**. Example: If a trader earns **$5,000 in profit**, the payout would be: - Trader receives **$4,250** - Firm receives **$700** Optional upgrade available at checkout: **90% Profit Split Add-On** ## **Withdrawal Condition & Eligibility Requirements** To request a payout, traders must: - Complete the **minimum trading days requirement** - Maintain the account **above the initial balance** - Have **no rule violations** - Ensure **all positions are closed** before submitting a payout request ## **Payout Schedule** - **Payout Frequency:** Every **14 days** - **Processing Time:** 24 business hours - **Withdrawal Methods:** Rise or Crypto - **Minimum Withdrawl :** $100 via crypto and $500 via rise Optional add-on: **7 Days payout add-on -** Allows you to request payouts every **7 days** instead of the standard 14-day cycle. ## **24-Hour Payout Guarantee** At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional **10% profit share** on that payout as part of our payout guarantee. **Exceptions:** The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving: - **Weekends or bank holidays** - **Compliance checks or risk reviews** - **Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response** * * * #### **2-Step Challenge Promotion Rules (Limited Time) ** **Are there any special promotional rules available for the 2-Step Challenge?** Yes. As part of our limited-time promotion, traders purchasing a 2-Step Challenge will benefit from the following temporary rule adjustments: - **Minimum Trading Days:** Reduced from **5 days** to **3 days** - **Guardian Shield Breaches Allowed:** Increased from **2 breaches** to **4 breaches** These promotional conditions are available for a limited time and are scheduled to remain active until the **end of the current month**. (June) Please note that once the promotion ends, the standard 2-Step Challenge rules (5 Minimum Trading Days and 2 GS Breach) may be reinstated. SHA-256 f1b7418e6b7b9451080005a89e07c5007a38cb58d30bc0c8defcdd993a06eacb