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The5ers or Funding Traders: which prop firm is better? (2026)
How do we compare them fairly? Same data for both: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
How do they compare, point by point?
| The5ers | Funding Traders | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $405 (High Stakes New) | $459 (2-Step Pro6) |
| Programs | 5 | 4 |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT5, TradeLocker |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Crypto (USDT), Rise (bank transfer) |
| News trading | Not allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Hedging | – | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? The5ers (6.7) beats Funding Traders (6.6).
Who's cheaper at 100K? The5ers at $405; Funding Traders starts at $459.
Who do customers prefer? The5ers, with 4.7/5 on Trustpilot against 4.5.
- When is The5ers the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, better customer reviews, more programs.
- When is Funding Traders the better pick? When you want to trade on TradeLocker.
Who are the two firms?
The5ers
Want the cheapest possible way in? The5ers, around for about ten years and registered in Israel and the UK, sells starter accounts from $2,500. What else? High Stakes is its main 2-Step, Hyper Growth and Pro Growth are 1-Step options, and Bootcamp is a low-cost 3-Step.
Funding Traders
Worried about slow payouts? Funding Traders promises to pay within 48 hours or give you $1,000. It has four programs, Instant Funded, 1-Step Pro and the 2-Step PRO6 and PRO10, from $5,000 to $400,000, and refunds the fee through your payouts.
Got questions?
Which is better, The5ers or Funding Traders?
Who scores higher? The5ers (6.7) beats Funding Traders (6.6).
Which costs less: The5ers or Funding Traders?
Who's cheaper at 100K? The5ers at $405; Funding Traders starts at $459.
Can I have accounts at The5ers and Funding Traders at once?
Yes. Buying challenges at several firms is fine. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.