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AquaFunded vs The5ers (2026): which prop firm wins?
Both firms are judged on identical inputs: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The table and our verdict follow.
Side by side
| AquaFunded | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Our take
AquaFunded scores 7.3 and beats The5ers on 6.7.
AquaFunded is cheaper at 100K ($279.20); The5ers starts at $405.
Buyers rate The5ers higher on Trustpilot: 4.7/5 versus 3.1.
AquaFunded permits more trading styles, such as news, EAs and weekend holds.
- Go with AquaFunded if you value a lower challenge fee, a bigger profit share, a wider choice of challenges.
- Go with The5ers if you value stronger customer reviews, trading on TradingView.
Each firm in a nutshell
AquaFunded
AquaFunded covers almost every format: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, in sizes from $2,500 to $400,000. Platforms are MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader and TradeLocker.
The5ers
The5ers has roughly a decade behind it and is registered in Israel and the UK. It is best known for tiny starter accounts from $2,500. High Stakes, a 2-Step evaluation, is the flagship; Hyper Growth and Pro Growth are 1-Step options, and Bootcamp is a budget 3-Step route.
Common questions
AquaFunded or The5ers: which is the better pick?
AquaFunded scores 7.3 and beats The5ers on 6.7.
Is AquaFunded or The5ers cheaper?
AquaFunded is cheaper at 100K ($279.20); The5ers starts at $405.
Can I run accounts at AquaFunded and The5ers together?
Yes. Holding challenges at several firms is fine. What nearly every firm forbids is copying another person's trades or hedging one firm's account against another.