Head to head
Funded Trading Plus vs The5ers
Funded Trading Plus 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. The5ers edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.4/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
Genuinely flexible — no time limits, no minimum days, EAs and news allowed, and a path to a lifetime 100% split — but watch the Symbol Loss Limit and the same-market-two-accounts profit-nullification rule.
Best for: Discretionary and EA traders who want maximum flexibility (no time/day minimums) and a fast route to a 100% split — and who avoid running the same symbol across accounts.
Start a Funded Trading Plus 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 | Funded Trading Plus | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% → 90% → lifetime 100% | 75% – 100% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Static |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Limited | Yes |
| Min trading days | None | 3 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | 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
The5ers edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.4/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so Funded Trading Plus gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 46 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Funded Trading Plus restricts news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
Funded Trading Plus vs The5ers — FAQ
Is Funded Trading Plus or The5ers better?
The5ers edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.4/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. Funded Trading Plus is best for discretionary and EA traders who want maximum flexibility (no time/day minimums) and a fast route to a 100% split — and who avoid running the same symbol across accounts.; 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..
Funded Trading Plus vs The5ers: which has the better profit split?
Funded Trading Plus advertises a 80% → 90% → lifetime 100% 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, Funded Trading Plus or The5ers?
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so Funded Trading Plus gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 46 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does Funded Trading Plus or The5ers allow news trading?
Funded Trading Plus restricts news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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