Rule fit
Published target: 4%.
Close call — choose by loss model and payout path.
Compare the exact program rows that shape risk, payout timing, and the chance of surviving the account.
| RuleWhat it means and why it matters | Blue GuardianBuy Now Pay Later · $5K–$200K | Alpha CapitalAlpha Direct / Instant Funding · $2.5K–$200K | EdgeWhich firm has the advantage |
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| Profit targetWhat you need to earn | 4% | See programme rules | Compare rules |
| Daily lossIntraday loss pressure | 4% | 3% | Blue Guardian |
| DrawdownHow the breach is measured | 8% highest closed balance trailing then locks | 5% high water mark trailing until starting balance | Compare rules |
| Minimum daysRequired trading pace | Verify | Verify | Verify data |
| Profit splitHow profits are shared | See payout rules | See payout rules | Compare terms |
| Payout pathWhen you can get paid | Programme-specific | Programme-specific | Compare terms |
| Max scalePublished ceiling | Scaling available | $2M | Compare terms |
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Published target: 4%.
Published target: See programme rules.
Published threshold: 8% highest closed balance trailing then locks.
Published threshold: 5% high water mark trailing until starting balance.
Works with MT5, MatchTrader, TradeLocker.
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| Selected firms | Blue GuardianForex/CFD challenge programs | Alpha CapitalForex/CFD evaluation programs |
|---|---|---|
| TSB Fit Score | 68/100 Research before paying | 68/100 Research before paying |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Metals |
| Platforms | MT5, MatchTrader, TradeLocker | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker |
| Evaluation model | Forex/CFD challenge programs | Forex/CFD evaluation programs |
| Primary account size | $5K–$200K | $2.5K–$200K |
| Primary fee | Choose an exact reviewed configuration | Choose an exact reviewed configuration |
| Profit target | 4% | See programme rules |
| Daily loss | 4% | 3% |
| Max loss / drawdown | 8% highest closed balance trailing then locks | 5% high water mark trailing until starting balance |
| Payout terms | See payout rules / Programme-specific | See payout rules / Programme-specific |
| Max scale | Scaling available | $2M |
| Promo status | 25% off | No TSB partner offer |
| External trust signal | 2K+ reviews tracked | 21K+ reviews tracked |
These are the connected program rows TSB is using for this comparison. A firm can have multiple plans, so treat this as the mapped decision row and verify the official checkout before paying.
| Firm & program | Structure | Loss limits | Price & payout |
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| Blue Guardian 3 mapped programs | |||
| Program Buy Now Pay Later Connected research row | Account$5K–$200K Steps1 step Target4% | Daily loss4% Max loss8% highest closed balance trailing then locks | PriceChoose an exact reviewed configuration Profit splitSee payout rules Payout pathProgramme-specific |
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Decision note
Primary pressure: 4% daily loss, 8% maximum loss, highest closed balance trailing then locks drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
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| Program Fast Track Connected research row | Account$5K–$200K StepsInstant funding TargetSee programme rules | Daily loss4% Max loss10% static | PriceChoose an exact reviewed configuration Profit splitUp to 85% Payout pathProgramme-specific |
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Decision note
Primary pressure: 4% daily loss, 10% maximum loss, static drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
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| Program Instant Standard Connected research row | Account$5K–$400K StepsInstant funding TargetSee programme rules | Daily loss3% Max loss6% highest closed balance trailing then locks | PriceChoose an exact reviewed configuration Profit splitSee payout rules Payout pathProgramme-specific |
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Decision note
Primary pressure: 3% daily loss, 6% maximum loss, highest closed balance trailing then locks drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
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| Alpha Capital 3 mapped programs | |||
| Program Alpha Direct / Instant Funding Connected research row | Account$2.5K–$200K StepsRule-defined TargetSee programme rules | Daily loss3% Max loss5% high water mark trailing until starting balance | PriceChoose an exact reviewed configuration Profit splitSee payout rules Payout pathProgramme-specific |
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Decision note
Primary pressure: 3% daily loss, 5% maximum loss, high water mark trailing until starting balance drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
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| Program Alpha One 10% Connected research row | Account$5K–$200K Steps1 step Target10% | Daily loss4% Max loss6% high water mark trailing until starting balance | PriceChoose an exact reviewed configuration Profit splitSee payout rules Payout pathProgramme-specific |
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Decision note
Primary pressure: 4% daily loss, 6% maximum loss, high water mark trailing until starting balance drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
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| Program Alpha One 12% Connected research row | Account$5K–$100K Steps1 step Target12% | Daily loss5% Max loss8% high water mark trailing until starting balance | PriceChoose an exact reviewed configuration Profit splitSee payout rules Payout pathProgramme-specific |
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Decision note
Primary pressure: 5% daily loss, 8% maximum loss, high water mark trailing until starting balance drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
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See what is officially mapped, where outside reputation data comes from, and which rule details still need a live check.
| Firm | Program evidence | External trust | Rule checks | Action |
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| Blue GuardianForex/CFD challenge programs |
Official source mapped
Official source dossier reviewed 2026-09-11
Primary pressure: 4% daily loss, 8% maximum loss, highest closed balance trailing then locks drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
2K+ reviews tracked Reviews counted only |
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Official source |
| Alpha CapitalForex/CFD evaluation programs |
Official source mapped
Official source dossier reviewed 2026-09-11
Primary pressure: 3% daily loss, 5% maximum loss, high water mark trailing until starting balance drawdown. Verify the exact configuration before checkout. |
21K+ reviews tracked Reviews counted only |
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Official source |
Use the side with stronger source coverage and rules that match your market. TSB Fit Score is a shortlist signal, not a guarantee.
It can change checkout price, but it should not override drawdown pressure, payout terms, country availability, or platform fit.
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