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The5ers vs Funding Traders (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
| 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 |
Our take
The5ers scores 6.7 and beats Funding Traders on 6.6.
The5ers is cheaper at 100K ($405); Funding Traders starts at $459.
Buyers rate The5ers higher on Trustpilot: 4.7/5 versus 4.5.
- Go with The5ers if you value a lower challenge fee, stronger customer reviews, a wider choice of challenges.
- Go with Funding Traders if you value trading on TradeLocker.
Each firm in a nutshell
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.
Funding Traders
Funding Traders runs four programs: Instant Funded, 1-Step Pro and two 2-Step versions, PRO6 and PRO10, from $5,000 to $400,000. Your fee comes back through payouts, and the firm pledges to pay within 48 hours or give you $1,000.
Common questions
The5ers or Funding Traders: which is the better pick?
The5ers scores 6.7 and beats Funding Traders on 6.6.
Is The5ers or Funding Traders cheaper?
The5ers is cheaper at 100K ($405); Funding Traders starts at $459.
Can I run accounts at The5ers and Funding Traders 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.