Head to head
My Funded Futures vs The5ers
My Funded Futures 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.
Among the fastest payouts in futures prop (Rapid: 90/10 daily) with a forgiving EOD trail on most plans — the catch is the trailing drawdown and the eval-only 50% consistency rule, not the $3k goal.
Best for: Active intraday futures scalpers who want quick, frequent withdrawals and can respect a trailing drawdown and the Tier-1 news blackout — Rapid for speed, Core/Flex for the cheapest forgiving start, Pro for larger size.
Start a My Funded Futures 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 | My Funded Futures | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Type | Futures | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% – 90% | 75% – 100% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Static |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | — | Yes |
| Min trading days | 1 day | 3 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, Instant | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, TradingView | MT5 |
| Rules decoded | 10 | 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 My Funded Futures gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 48 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
My Funded Futures restricts news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
My Funded Futures vs The5ers — FAQ
Is My Funded Futures 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. My Funded Futures is best for active intraday futures scalpers who want quick, frequent withdrawals and can respect a trailing drawdown and the Tier-1 news blackout — Rapid for speed, Core/Flex for the cheapest forgiving start, Pro for larger size.; 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..
My Funded Futures vs The5ers: which has the better profit split?
My Funded Futures 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, My Funded Futures or The5ers?
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so My Funded Futures gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 48 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does My Funded Futures or The5ers allow news trading?
My Funded Futures restricts news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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Informational and comparison content only — not financial advice, and not affiliated with My Funded Futures or The5ers. Rules change often; verify against each firm's official terms before relying on any detail.