FX/commodities $5/lot charging basis and challenge price need confirmation; payout processing costs 3%.
Rating method, scope & sources
Country rules can differ by entity, product and funding stage.
FINEX reviews provider publications and named research sources. Each entry shows its source, check date and applicable scope. This is document-based research; FINEX has not independently tested execution or withdrawals. Terms depend on entity, country and account.
Forex & prop trading terminology
Spread
The difference between the bid and ask prices. A quoted minimum is not an observed average.
Trading commission
A trading charge, separate from any referral commission paid to an IB.
Per side / round turn
Per side applies to an opening or closing transaction; round turn covers opening and closing. Always check the volume and currency basis.
Swap / overnight financing
A debit or credit for holding a position overnight, depending on the instrument and direction.
Balance / equity
Balance reflects booked transactions. Equity also reflects floating profit or loss; use the provider’s exact risk formula.
Drawdown
Static, trailing and end-of-day rules use different reference points. Maximum daily loss and maximum overall loss are distinct limits.
Prop firm / funded account
Here, prop firm refers to a trading evaluation or capital-allocation provider. A funded stage may be simulated or live; the profile states the program’s published setup.
Withdrawal / reward payout
A broker withdrawal returns money from a client account. A prop reward payout is paid under the program contract and profit-split conditions.
Vietnam is among the expressly restricted countries. The policy applies to CFD services; all provided accounts operate in a simulated environment. KYC is required before the first payout and may include additional checks.
Restricted for the stated service: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Cuba, Iran, Jordan, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Philippines, Senegal, Syria, Vietnam
Country guide reference
United States
Prop Firm Match includes this firm in its Forex / CFD country table for United States.
An editorial listing, not approval for every program, platform or funding stage. The provider’s current country policy takes priority. Trade The Pool is an equities program even when listed in the source’s futures directory.Reference: Prop Firm Match · checked 2026-10-20 ↗
United Kingdom
Prop Firm Match includes this firm in its Forex / CFD country table for United Kingdom.
An editorial listing, not approval for every program, platform or funding stage. The provider’s current country policy takes priority. Trade The Pool is an equities program even when listed in the source’s futures directory.Reference: Prop Firm Match · checked 2026-10-20 ↗
Challenge costs & objectives
Trading fees / commission
Published per-lot fees: FX/commodities $5; indices/crypto $0. The article does not specify per-side or round-turn basis.Limited source coverage — see scopeScope: Blue Guardian CFD platform rules; 2 Step StandardSource: help.blueguardian.com · checked 2026-10-17 ↗
Funded Guardian Shield can permanently reduce the split to 50% on its first trigger; a second breaches the account. News and holding-time rules also matter. Vietnam remains restricted.
A side-by-side, official-source comparison of FundedNext and Blue Guardian. Match the exact product, account or program and country before drawing a conclusion.
A program-specific Blue Guardian guide to evaluation rules, loss limits, fees, reward conditions and the contracting party. Confirm the exact plan before buying.
A side-by-side, official-source comparison of Blue Guardian and FundingPips. Match the exact product, account or program and country before drawing a conclusion.
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