Quick answer: Alpha Capital publishes a dedicated Alpha Swing evaluation with weekend holds on Qualified and swing-specific news timing rules. Blue Guardian lists 1/2/3-step and Instant models with weekend holding allowed as a general rule — but no named Swing evaluation. One-angle compare; re-verify both before you buy.
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| Alpha Capital | Blue Guardian | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated swing product | Yes, Alpha Swing | No named Swing model in published menu |
| Published evaluation families | One, Pro, Swing, Three (+ Alpha Direct (Instant Funding)) | 1 Step / 2 Step / 3 Step (+ Instant) |
| Weekend holds on swing-style path | Swing: allowed Evaluation and Qualified | Allowed on published account types (general rule) |
| Swing news rule (Cap) | If a trade is opened in a 4-minute news window (±2 min), it must last >2 minutes | Own news rules by model (re-verify) |
When Cap's swing path fits
- You want a plan named and built for longer holds.
- You need weekend holds on the Qualified stage, not only during Evaluation.
- You want Swing-specific news duration rules (not a generic scalp-style news ban).
- You want on-demand performance fee cadence on that plan.
When Blue Guardian fits this angle
- You prefer their 1/2/3-step or Instant menu and are fine without a Swing-branded product.
- Your chosen model's weekend and news rules still fit how you trade (re-verify per model).
Last verified: August 2026. Blue Guardian model list from their Help Center general information at time of writing. Rules change. Re-verify on each firm's official pages before buying. Alpha Capital uses simulated funds unless a specific product states otherwise.
This comparison covers one thing only: whether the firm publishes a dedicated swing evaluation path.
Not who has more account sizes. Not who processes requests faster. Swing product design.
Alpha Capital publishes Alpha Swing, a 2-step Evaluation built for longer-term styles, with weekend holds allowed in Evaluation and on the Qualified Account, plus swing-specific news timing rules. Blue Guardian publishes 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, and Instant models. Weekend holding is allowed on their account types, but there is no named Swing evaluation in that menu. Re-verify both before you buy.
Both use simulated-style evaluation products. Nothing is guaranteed.
Why “dedicated swing path” is the angle
Many firms say “weekend holding allowed.” That is useful. It is not the same as shipping a named plan with swing-first rules.
Swing traders usually need three things at once:
- Permission to hold through the weekend after they qualify
- News rules that do not treat every hold like a scalp
- A plan built around that style, not a generic 2-step with a footnote
Alpha Swing is Cap's answer to that bundle. Blue Guardian's answer is a broader model list with weekend holding permitted, without a Swing-labelled product.
What Alpha Swing publishes
Alpha Swing is a 2-step Evaluation:
- Phase 1 target: 10%
- Phase 2 target: 5%
- Max drawdown: 10% static
- Daily drawdown: 5% (balance-based)
- Min trading days: 3 per phase
- FX leverage: 1:30
- Weekend holds: allowed in Phase 1/2 and on the Qualified Account.
- News: trading around major news is allowed on Swing, with a duration rule: if a trade is initiated within 2 minutes before or after a release (4-minute window), it must remain open longer than 2 minutes to be valid.
- Performance fees: Swing is on-demand only on published rules.
That is a swing product, not a side note.
More: Alpha Swing explained · News and overnight rules · Product.
What Blue Guardian publishes (model menu)
Blue Guardian's general information lists evaluation models such as:
- 1 Step Pro
- 1 Step Standard
- 1 Step Crypto
- 2 Step Standard
- 2 Step Pro
- 3 Step
Plus Instant / Instant Starter paths for traders who skip Evaluation.
Their rules content states overnight and weekend holding are allowed on account types. That helps swing-style traders. It is still a general permission, not a dedicated Swing programme with Cap-style swing news framing.
Re-check Blue Guardian's live model list and the specific model rules you buy. Menus change.
Contrast with Cap's non-swing plans (why Swing exists)
On Alpha Capital, Alpha Pro allows weekend holds in Evaluation phases, but not on the Pro Qualified Account (soft breach / profits removed if you hold into the weekend on Pro Qualified).
That is exactly why Swing exists as its own path: traders who need weekend holds after they qualify get a plan built for it.
Blue Guardian's “weekend allowed” across types removes that Cap Pro friction for many models. Cap's edge on this article is not “only Cap allows weekends.” Cap's edge is a labelled Swing Evaluation with swing news + Qualified weekend holds as the product promise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alpha Pro allow weekend holds after you qualify?
No. Pro Qualified weekend holds are not allowed. Use Alpha Swing (or One / Three, which also allow weekend holds at all stages) if you need that.
Does Blue Guardian have Alpha Swing?
No. They publish 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, and Instant-style models, not a Cap-style Swing label.
Is weekend holding enough to call a firm “best for swing”?
No. Check Qualified-stage weekend rules, news rules, and whether a dedicated plan exists. That is this article's point.
Simulated funds?
Alpha Capital uses simulated funds on Evaluations and Qualified Accounts. Confirm Blue Guardian's current wording on their official pages.
Related reading: Alpha Capital Swing Account Explained · Alpha One vs Pro vs Swing vs Three · News Trading and Overnight Rules · Alpha Capital vs FTMO: Plan Variety · How to Choose a Prop Firm for Your Trading Style · Alpha Capital vs Other Prop Firms
Alpha Capital Group is a proprietary trading firm based in the United Kingdom. All accounts operate in a simulated trading environment with simulated funds unless a specific product states otherwise. Performance fees are based on eligible simulated trading results and outcomes are not guaranteed. Always confirm live rules, pricing, and eligibility on alphacapitalgroup.uk/product and help.alphacapitalgroup.uk before purchasing an evaluation. Blue Guardian information is based on their published Help Center at the time of writing and must be re-verified on their official pages.
