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The5ers vs Funding Traders: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare The5ers and Funding Traders 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
| 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 |
What we think
In our scoring, The5ers (6.7) comes out ahead of Funding Traders (6.6).
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405), while Funding Traders starts at $459.
Traders rate The5ers higher: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 4.5.
- You'll probably prefer The5ers if you want a cheaper challenge, better reviews from traders, more programs to choose from.
- You'll probably prefer Funding Traders if you want to trade on TradeLocker.
Meet the two firms
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.
Funding Traders
Funding Traders has 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 your payouts, and the firm promises to pay within 48 hours or give you $1,000.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose The5ers or Funding Traders?
In our scoring, The5ers (6.7) comes out ahead of Funding Traders (6.6).
Which costs less, The5ers or Funding Traders?
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405), while Funding Traders starts at $459.
Can I have accounts with The5ers and Funding Traders 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.