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At Blue Guardian Futures, we provide traders with an exceptional opportunity to build a funded trading relationship through our proprietary risk capital program. However, it’s critical that this opportunity is used responsibly. Misusing this program by recklessly "blowing through" risk capital and transferring all risk and loss to the company in hopes of setting up windfall payouts is strictly prohibited. Such behavior does not align with the professional trading practices we aim to support and will disqualify traders from transitioning to a Live Funded Account.
Prohibited Practices
- Trading Without Stops: Stop loss is not mandatory, but trading without stop-loss strategies and relying on the Trailing Threshold to close a trade as a means of "blowing the account" is not allowed. This is not a trading strategy, it’s gambling.
Every successful trader employs proper risk management techniques, including stop losses and clearly defined targets. These are non-negotiable elements of any credible system or strategy.
The Importance of Stop Losses
All strategies, including scalping, must incorporate initial stop losses. For example:
- A scalper targeting a 10-tick profit may set an initial stop loss of 30 ticks, risking 30 ticks to gain 10.
- A strategy aiming for 20 ticks of profit might include a 60-tick stop loss, risking three times the potential reward.
This demonstrates a foundational principle of risk management: ensure that the risks you take align with your system’s back-tested performance and profitability.
− Avoid Windfall Strategies
− Proper risk management means avoiding reckless trading behaviors, such as:
− - "All-in" Trading: Using maximum contract sizes to chase a "big win" early in the Funded Account evaluation process, with the hope of overcoming the trailing drawdown, then downsizing later. This is not a sustainable or responsible trading strategy, it’s gambling.
− - Unplanned Withdrawals: Trading with large size in the early stages of a Funded account, only to attempt downsizing after a lucky win, reflects poor discipline and lack of adherence to risk management principles.
− Instead, prioritize a consist approach that honors stop-loss levels and protects your account balance. Risk management isn’t about gambling, it’s about systematically building your account.
Inconsistent Sizing & Martingale Strategies
We prioritize responsible risk management. As such, we do not support trading strategies that involve inconsistent contract sizing, especially those that increase risk exposure in an attempt to recover losses (commonly referred to as "martingale" strategies).
These approaches are not aligned with our principles of consistent, disciplined trading and pose a significant risk to account longevity.
Accounts employing such methods may be subject to review and potential action.
For the best chance of success, traders should aim for steady position sizing and clearly defined risk per trade. Stay consistent, stay accountable.
Trending and Long-Term Strategies
For longer-term trades, the exact profit target may not always be clear, as the market could move anywhere from ten ticks to ten points. That’s why having an initial stop loss is so critical: it defines the amount of risk you’re willing to accept while seeking potential gains.
Additionally, trailing stops can be an excellent tool when the market moves in your favor during significant trends. Allow your profits to grow while adjusting your stops to lock in gains and protect against losses. This is disciplined, effective risk management.
Best Practices for Risk Management
- Plan Your Trades: Before entering any trade, have a clear exit strategy for both profits and losses.
- Define Your System: Use a structured system with risk-to-reward ratios that have been statistically back-tested and proven effective.
- Set Realistic Targets: Align your stop-loss and profit targets with your strategy’s historical performance and current market conditions.
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At Blue Guardian Futures, we provide traders with an exceptional opportunity to build a funded trading relationship through our proprietary risk capital program. However, it’s critical that this opportunity is used responsibly. Misusing this program by recklessly "blowing through" risk capital and transferring all risk and loss to the company in hopes of setting up windfall payouts is strictly prohibited. Such behavior does not align with the professional trading practices we aim to support and will disqualify traders from transitioning to a Live Funded Account.
Prohibited Practices
- Trading Without Stops: Stop loss is not mandatory, but trading without stop-loss strategies and relying on the Trailing Threshold to close a trade as a means of "blowing the account" is not allowed. This is not a trading strategy, it’s gambling.
Every successful trader employs proper risk management techniques, including stop losses and clearly defined targets. These are non-negotiable elements of any credible system or strategy.
The Importance of Stop Losses
All strategies, including scalping, must incorporate initial stop losses. For example:
- A scalper targeting a 10-tick profit may set an initial stop loss of 30 ticks, risking 30 ticks to gain 10.
- A strategy aiming for 20 ticks of profit might include a 60-tick stop loss, risking three times the potential reward.
This demonstrates a foundational principle of risk management: ensure that the risks you take align with your system’s back-tested performance and profitability.
Avoid Windfall Strategies
Proper risk management means avoiding reckless trading behaviors, such as:
Section: Avoid Windfall Strategies
− - "All-in" Trading: Using maximum contract sizes to chase a "big win" early in the Funded Account evaluation process, with the hope of overcoming the trailing drawdown, then downsizing later. This is not a sustainable or responsible trading strategy—it’s gambling.
+ - "All-in" Trading: Using maximum contract sizes to chase a "big win" early in the Funded Account evaluation process, with the hope of overcoming the trailing drawdown, then downsizing later. This is not a sustainable or responsible trading strategy, it’s gambling.
- Unplanned Withdrawals: Trading with large size in the early stages of a Funded account, only to attempt downsizing after a lucky win, reflects poor discipline and lack of adherence to risk management principles.
− Instead, prioritize a consist approach that honors stop-loss levels and protects your account balance. Risk management isn’t about gambling—it’s about systematically building your account.
+ Instead, prioritize a consist approach that honors stop-loss levels and protects your account balance. Risk management isn’t about gambling, it’s about systematically building your account.
Inconsistent Sizing & Martingale Strategies
We prioritize responsible risk management. As such, we do not support trading strategies that involve inconsistent contract sizing, especially those that increase risk exposure in an attempt to recover losses (commonly referred to as "martingale" strategies).
These approaches are not aligned with our principles of consistent, disciplined trading and pose a significant risk to account longevity.
Accounts employing such methods may be subject to review and potential action.
For the best chance of success, traders should aim for steady position sizing and clearly defined risk per trade. Stay consistent, stay accountable.
Trending and Long-Term Strategies
For longer-term trades, the exact profit target may not always be clear, as the market could move anywhere from ten ticks to ten points. That’s why having an initial stop loss is so critical: it defines the amount of risk you’re willing to accept while seeking potential gains.
Additionally, trailing stops can be an excellent tool when the market moves in your favor during significant trends. Allow your profits to grow while adjusting your stops to lock in gains and protect against losses. This is disciplined, effective risk management.
Best Practices for Risk Management
- Plan Your Trades: Before entering any trade, have a clear exit strategy for both profits and losses.
- Define Your System: Use a structured system with risk-to-reward ratios that have been statistically back-tested and proven effective.
- Set Realistic Targets: Align your stop-loss and profit targets with your strategy’s historical performance and current market conditions.
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▸Version 1July 26, 2026, 12:57 PM
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At Blue Guardian Futures, we provide traders with an exceptional opportunity to build a funded trading relationship through our proprietary risk capital program. However, it’s critical that this opportunity is used responsibly. Misusing this program by recklessly "blowing through" risk capital and transferring all risk and loss to the company in hopes of setting up windfall payouts is strictly prohibited. Such behavior does not align with the professional trading practices we aim to support and will disqualify traders from transitioning to a Live Funded Account.
Prohibited Practices
- Trading Without Stops: Stop loss is not mandatory, but trading without stop-loss strategies and relying on the Trailing Threshold to close a trade as a means of "blowing the account" is not allowed. This is not a trading strategy, it’s gambling.
Every successful trader employs proper risk management techniques, including stop losses and clearly defined targets. These are non-negotiable elements of any credible system or strategy.
The Importance of Stop Losses
All strategies, including scalping, must incorporate initial stop losses. For example:
- A scalper targeting a 10-tick profit may set an initial stop loss of 30 ticks, risking 30 ticks to gain 10.
- A strategy aiming for 20 ticks of profit might include a 60-tick stop loss, risking three times the potential reward.
This demonstrates a foundational principle of risk management: ensure that the risks you take align with your system’s back-tested performance and profitability.
Avoid Windfall Strategies
Proper risk management means avoiding reckless trading behaviors, such as:
- "All-in" Trading: Using maximum contract sizes to chase a "big win" early in the Funded Account evaluation process, with the hope of overcoming the trailing drawdown, then downsizing later. This is not a sustainable or responsible trading strategy—it’s gambling.
- Unplanned Withdrawals: Trading with large size in the early stages of a Funded account, only to attempt downsizing after a lucky win, reflects poor discipline and lack of adherence to risk management principles.
Instead, prioritize a consist approach that honors stop-loss levels and protects your account balance. Risk management isn’t about gambling—it’s about systematically building your account.
Inconsistent Sizing & Martingale Strategies
We prioritize responsible risk management. As such, we do not support trading strategies that involve inconsistent contract sizing, especially those that increase risk exposure in an attempt to recover losses (commonly referred to as "martingale" strategies).
These approaches are not aligned with our principles of consistent, disciplined trading and pose a significant risk to account longevity.
Accounts employing such methods may be subject to review and potential action.
For the best chance of success, traders should aim for steady position sizing and clearly defined risk per trade. Stay consistent, stay accountable.
Trending and Long-Term Strategies
For longer-term trades, the exact profit target may not always be clear, as the market could move anywhere from ten ticks to ten points. That’s why having an initial stop loss is so critical: it defines the amount of risk you’re willing to accept while seeking potential gains.
Additionally, trailing stops can be an excellent tool when the market moves in your favor during significant trends. Allow your profits to grow while adjusting your stops to lock in gains and protect against losses. This is disciplined, effective risk management.
Best Practices for Risk Management
- Plan Your Trades: Before entering any trade, have a clear exit strategy for both profits and losses.
- Define Your System: Use a structured system with risk-to-reward ratios that have been statistically back-tested and proven effective.
- Set Realistic Targets: Align your stop-loss and profit targets with your strategy’s historical performance and current market conditions.
- Stay Disciplined: Always honor your stops. Exiting a trade when your stop is hit protects your account and allows for future opportunities.
At Blue Guardian Futures, we are committed to fostering disciplined and consistent traders. By adhering to these principles, you’ll demonstrate the professionalism and skill required to build a successful trading career.
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