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Head to head
FundingPips vs The5ers
FundingPips and The5erscompared 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. FundingPips edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.8/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
FundingPips8.8/10 · Forex
Static (non-trailing) evaluation drawdowns, up to 100% split and $2M scaling make it one of the more winnable challenges — as long as you avoid the strategies it deems 'toxic.'
Best for: Discretionary swing/intraday traders who want a static (non-trailing) eval and a high or instant split — and who avoid scalping/arbitrage/news-spike styles.
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A 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.
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| Rule | FundingPips | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 60% – 100% | 75% – 100% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Static |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Limited | Yes |
| Min trading days | 1 day | 3 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader | MT5 |
| Rules decoded | 12 | 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
FundingPips edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.8/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so FundingPips gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 45 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
FundingPips restricts news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
FundingPips vs The5ers — FAQ
Is FundingPips or The5ers better?
FundingPips edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.8/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. FundingPips is best for discretionary swing/intraday traders who want a static (non-trailing) eval and a high or instant split — and who avoid scalping/arbitrage/news-spike styles.; 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..
FundingPips vs The5ers: which has the better profit split?
FundingPips advertises a 60% – 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, FundingPips or The5ers?
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so FundingPips gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 45 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does FundingPips or The5ers allow news trading?
FundingPips restricts news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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