Entry price
The entry cost is where these two firms diverge most. Blue Guardian Futures uses a one-time fee model, while Earn2trade charges a monthly subscription until the evaluation is completed.
- Blue Guardian Futures cheapest entry is the $25,000 Reserve account for $64. A $50,000 account costs $100 (Reserve) or $209 (Standard).
- Earn2trade starts at $150 per month for a $25,000 account (Trader Career Path) and $170 per month for a $50,000 account (Gauntlet Mini).
- Blue Guardian Futures also offers "Direct" (instant funding) accounts, which are much more expensive upfront but bypass the evaluation: $307 for $25,000 and $494 for $50,000.
What you pay while trading
Trading isn't free, and the "invisible" costs of execution and maintenance differ between firms.
- Blue Guardian Futures does not charge an activation fee. However, once you are in the Live phase (after the simulated funded stage), professional CME data fees and platform fees are deducted from your balance.
- Earn2trade requires a $139 one-time activation fee for every funded account. Additionally, if you choose the Trader Career Path, you must pay for a subscription during the evaluation, though the funded phase itself doesn't have a monthly fee.
- Commissions in Earn2trade are explicit (e.g., $2.04 per side for ES/NQ), whereas Blue Guardian Futures also deducts trade commissions from the balance in the Live phase.
What mistakes cost you
The cost of a mistake is defined by the drawdown rules and the price of getting a second chance.
- Blue Guardian Futures uses a trailing End-of-Day (EOD) drawdown. If you fail, evaluation resets are available with a 30% discount. The drawdown "locks" at the starting balance once you reach a certain profit level, preventing you from losing the account once you are in the green.
- Earn2trade also uses EOD drawdown during evaluation, but it becomes a live trailing drawdown in the Live phase. A reset in Earn2trade costs between $65 and $155 depending on the account size. However, they offer one free reset after every monthly subscription renewal.
- Blue Guardian Futures has a "Soft Breach" for daily loss limits: the account is only disabled for the day, not terminated. In Earn2trade, exceeding the contract limit (Progression Ladder) or drawdown usually requires a paid reset to continue.
What it costs to get paid
Getting your money out has a price tag in terms of percentages and flat fees.
- Blue Guardian Futures gives you 90% of the profits. However, they charge a 2% processing fee on all withdrawals via Riseworks. The minimum withdrawal is high at $500.
- Earn2trade offers an 80% profit split. Their withdrawal fees are steep for non-US residents: $50 per withdrawal via Rise or Deel. For US residents, it is 1.5%. The minimum withdrawal is much more accessible at $100.
- Consistency rules act as a financial barrier: Blue Guardian Futures requires that no single day exceeds 40% of your total profit (on funded Standard/Express). Earn2trade has a 30% consistency rule during the evaluation, meaning you might have to trade for more days (and pay more subscription fees) if you have one "too lucky" day.
Where each one hides its cost
- Blue Guardian Futures hides its cost in the "Profit Buffer." For Standard and Express accounts, you can only withdraw profits that exceed a specific buffer (e.g., $2,100 for a $50,000 account). This means your first $2,100 of profit is effectively untouchable.
- Earn2trade hides its cost in the monthly subscription and the activation fee. If it takes you three months to pass a $50,000 Gauntlet Mini, you will have paid $510 in subscriptions plus $139 for activation, totaling $649 before your first withdrawal.
Cheapest for whom
Blue Guardian Futures is the cheapest for fast, disciplined traders who can reach the profit target quickly and want to keep the highest possible percentage (90%) of their gains without recurring monthly costs.
Earn2trade is more cost-effective for traders who need a wide variety of platforms (over 20 available) and prefer a lower payout threshold ($100), provided they can pass the evaluation in a single month to avoid the accumulation of subscription fees.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $50,000 evaluation, Blue Guardian Futures or Earn2trade?
Blue Guardian Futures is cheaper to start, as its $50,000 Reserve account costs a one-time fee of $100. In contrast, Earn2trade charges a monthly subscription of $170 for the same account size. If the trader takes more than one month to pass, the cost at Earn2trade continues to grow, while at Blue Guardian Futures it remains fixed.
Is the profit split better at Blue Guardian Futures or Earn2trade?
Blue Guardian Futures offers a superior profit split of 90% across all its funded plans. Earn2trade generally offers an 80% profit split, which can even drop to 50/50 if the trader has not yet reached the established profit threshold for certain account sizes.
Which firm has higher fees when withdrawing money, Blue Guardian Futures or Earn2trade?
It depends on the amount. Blue Guardian Futures charges a 2% fee on all withdrawals, which on a $1,000 payout would be $20. Earn2trade charges a flat fee of $50 for non-US residents using Rise or Deel. Therefore, for small withdrawals, Blue Guardian Futures is cheaper, but Earn2trade has a much lower minimum withdrawal requirement ($100 vs $500).
What is the cost of failing an account in Blue Guardian Futures compared to Earn2trade?
In Blue Guardian Futures, failing an evaluation account allows you to purchase a reset with a 30% discount. In Earn2trade, a reset costs between $65 and $155 depending on the size, but they provide one free reset for every month the subscription is renewed. However, Earn2trade requires a $139 activation fee for every new funded account, a cost that does not exist in Blue Guardian Futures.
