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The5ers vs Funding Traders: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare The5ers and Funding Traders using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
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 |
Our verdict
On our scores, The5ers (6.7) comes out ahead of Funding Traders (6.6).
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405); the cheapest at Funding Traders costs $459.
Customers rate The5ers higher: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.5.
- Choose The5ers if you want a cheaper challenge, better customer reviews, more programs to choose from.
- Choose Funding Traders if you want the TradeLocker platform.
The two firms in brief
The5ers
The5ers has been around for roughly ten years and is known for very cheap starter accounts from $2,500. Its main product is High Stakes, a 2-Step challenge, alongside the 1-Step Hyper Growth and Pro Growth models and the low-cost 3-Step Bootcamp. The company is registered in Israel and the UK.
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. The fee is refunded through your payouts, and the firm promises to pay within 48 hours or hand you $1,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, The5ers or Funding Traders?
On our scores, The5ers (6.7) comes out ahead of Funding Traders (6.6).
Which is cheaper, The5ers or Funding Traders?
The5ers has the cheaper 100K challenge ($405); the cheapest at Funding Traders costs $459.
Can I have accounts with The5ers and Funding Traders at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.