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AquaFunded vs The5ers: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and The5ers using exactly the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. You'll find the full table and our pick below.
Side-by-side comparison
| 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 | – |
What we think
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while The5ers starts at $405.
Traders rate The5ers higher: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 3.1.
AquaFunded gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer AquaFunded if you want a cheaper challenge, to keep more of your profit, more programs to choose from.
- You'll probably prefer The5ers if you want better reviews from traders, to trade on TradingView.
Meet the two firms
AquaFunded
AquaFunded has a little of everything: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. You can trade on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
The5ers
The5ers has been helping traders for about ten years and is registered in Israel and the UK. It's loved for starter accounts from just $2,500. High Stakes, a 2-Step, is the main event, with Hyper Growth and Pro Growth as 1-Step options and Bootcamp as a budget-friendly 3-Step.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose AquaFunded or The5ers?
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of The5ers (6.7).
Which costs less, AquaFunded or The5ers?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while The5ers starts at $405.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and The5ers at the same time?
Absolutely. Many traders buy challenges from more than one firm. Just don't copy trades from someone else's account or hedge one firm against another; nearly every firm bans that.