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Head to head
Take Profit Trader vs The5ers
Take Profit Trader 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. The5ers edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.5/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
Take Profit Trader8.5/10 · Futures
Genuine day-one daily withdrawals and no consistency rule once funded — but the EOD trailing drawdown that becomes INTRADAY on the PRO account is what blows most accounts in week one of funding.
Best for: Active futures scalpers/intraday traders who want fast, frequent payouts and can respect a tight trailing drawdown — not swing traders who need overnight holds.
Start a Take Profit Trader challengeThe5ers8.7/10 · Forex
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.
Start a The5ers challengeSide by side
| Rule | Take Profit Trader | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Type | Futures | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) | 75% – 100% |
| Max drawdown | EOD trailing | Static |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | — | Yes |
| Min trading days | 5 days | 3 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic | 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 (8.5/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so Take Profit Trader gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 45 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Take Profit Trader restricts news trading; The5ers restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
Take Profit Trader vs The5ers — FAQ
Is Take Profit Trader or The5ers better?
The5ers edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.5/10 vs 8.7/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. Take Profit Trader is best for active futures scalpers/intraday traders who want fast, frequent payouts and can respect a tight trailing drawdown — not swing traders who need overnight holds.; 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..
Take Profit Trader vs The5ers: which has the better profit split?
Take Profit Trader advertises a 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) 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, Take Profit Trader or The5ers?
The5ers runs the tighter rulebook, so Take Profit Trader gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 45 vs 50 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does Take Profit Trader or The5ers allow news trading?
Take Profit Trader 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 Take Profit Trader or The5ers. Rules change often; verify against each firm's official terms before relying on any detail.