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Blue Guardian

3.5 B
United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Blue Guardian 2 wins
2 5
E8 Markets 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.5 vs 2.9
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.6
Starting Price $46 vs $50
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A vs B
Challenge Variety 26 vs 20 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders E8 Markets
Maximum profit potential E8 Markets
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts Blue Guardian

Visual Comparison

Blue Guardian E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

Blue Guardian Metric E8 Markets
3.5/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
3.6/5 (2,100) Suspended TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,228)
B Safety Grade A
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 100%
3% daily, 6% max static Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Instant Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 Days)
$49.92 Starting Price $45.60
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Trading View, Match Trader, MT5, MT4, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Arab Emirates Country United States
Jun 2021 Established Nov 2021
20 options Challenge Options 26 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Blue Guardian E8 Markets Savings
$10K $50 $47 Save $3
$25K $110 $110 Save $1
$50K $169 $166 Save $3
$100K $273 $286 Save $13
$200K $470 $478 Save $8

Blue Guardian vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

Blue Guardian and E8 Markets are both CFD firms. Blue Guardian has been in business longer, established in 2021, while E8 Markets was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, E8 Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $46, which is $4 less than Blue Guardian's starting price of $50. Blue Guardian offers 20 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 26.

Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. Blue Guardian pays out Instant, and E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days).

For trust and reputation, Blue Guardian has a 3.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,100 reviews (currently suspended), while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,228 reviews. Safety grades: Blue Guardian B, E8 Markets A.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Blue Guardian
Pros
Fast Support Team & Payout Delays
Cons
Sometimes high Spreads, some bugs with the trading platforms
E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Blue Guardian
45% OFF 45% off challenge — buy one get one
45% OFF 45% off April special
35% OFF 35% off 100K-400K challenges
E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Blue Guardian or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including TrustPilot, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Blue Guardian or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has the lower starting price at $46. Blue Guardian offers 20 challenge options starting from $50, while E8 Markets offers 26 options starting from $46.

Which has better reviews, Blue Guardian or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Blue Guardian has 2,100 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,228.

Which offers a higher profit split, Blue Guardian or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Blue Guardian and E8 Markets pay out?

Blue Guardian has Instant payouts while E8 Markets offers Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.