Head to head
FTMO vs The5ers
FTMO and The5ers compared on the things that actually decide a challenge — profit split, drawdown type, the consistency rule, news and weekend trading — straight from each firm's decoded rulebook. FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
The gold standard. Operating since 2015 with $500M+ paid out, famously lenient on news, weekend holding and EAs. The 1-Step's trailing max-loss and Best-Day rule are the only real traps.
Best for: Serious traders who want the most proven payout record and the freedom to trade news and hold over weekends.
Start a FTMO challengeA forgiving structure — daily 'pause' not death on Hyper Growth, drawdown that grows with profit, unlimited time, overnight + weekend holding — wrapped around a strict prohibited-practices list enforced after the fact.
Best for: Swing/position and EA-friendly traders who want unlimited time, overnight/weekend holding and a soft daily 'pause' — and who steer clear of tick-scalping, latency and news-window execution.
Start a The5ers challengeSide by side
| Rule | FTMO | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% – 90% | 75% – 100% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Static |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Yes | Yes |
| Min trading days | 4 days | 3 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT5 |
| Rules decoded | 11 | 12 |
Green = the trader-friendlier side on that row (higher rating/more rules decoded, no consistency rule, or freer news/weekend trading). Splits and facts are summarized from each decoded rulebook — open a firm for full per-rule detail and sources.
The verdict
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
FTMO allows news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
FTMO vs The5ers — FAQ
Is FTMO or The5ers better?
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. FTMO is best for serious traders who want the most proven payout record and the freedom to trade news and hold over weekends.; The5ers is best for swing/position and EA-friendly traders who want unlimited time, overnight/weekend holding and a soft daily 'pause' — and who steer clear of tick-scalping, latency and news-window execution..
FTMO vs The5ers: which has the better profit split?
FTMO advertises a 80% – 90% profit split; The5ers advertises 75% – 100%. Always confirm the current split on the firm's site before you buy — splits change with promos and scaling.
Which has stricter rules, FTMO or The5ers?
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does FTMO or The5ers allow news trading?
FTMO allows news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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