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Prop firm comparison
Compare recorded evidence, programs, and rules — not popularity. Up to three firms. Program refinement is optional and never auto-selected.
Recorded evidence for up to three firms. Program refinement is optional.
Evidence scope: Firm-first comparison
Firm-level rows use recorded ranges across programs. Program refinement is optional and never auto-selected.
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Key differences at a glance
Recorded differences and overlaps only. Missing values stay Not recorded. This is not a ranking.
5 differences shown
FTMO
The5ers
Profit target
Same10%
10%
Max loss
Different10%
5–10%
Evaluation model
Different1-step2-step
1-step2-step3-step
Recorded reward split across programs with available data
Different80–90%
Not recorded
Recorded research programs
Different2
4
Operator
DifferentFTMO
FTMO Evaluation Global s.r.o.
The5ers
FIVE PERCENT ONLINE LTD
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Full evidence matrix
The research matrix below keeps every recorded firm-level field. Same and Different describe recorded values, not a ranking.
Differences first
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Programs
Recorded research programs
Research inventory on this comparison. Directory catalog program counts can differ.
FTMO
The5ers
Evaluation models on file
FTMO
The5ers
Program names on file
FTMO
The5ers
Account sizes on programs with recorded size data
Derived from recorded programs, not a single firm claim.
FTMO
The5ers
Evaluation rules
Max loss across recorded programs
FTMO
The5ers
Drawdown
FTMO
The5ers
Trading rules
News trading
FTMO
The5ers
Weekend holding
FTMO
The5ers
EA / automated trading
FTMO
The5ers
Platforms
FTMO
The5ers
Payout / rewards
Recorded reward split across programs with available data
Derived from recorded programs, not a single firm claim.
FTMO
The5ers
Payout frequency
FTMO
The5ers
First payout on programs with recorded timing
Derived from recorded programs, not a single firm claim.
FTMO
The5ers
Operator / company
Operating entity
FTMO
The5ers
Jurisdiction
FTMO
The5ers
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Evidence snapshotResearch coverage, last checked, and whether sources are on file. | ||
Research coverageSame | Research file | Research file |
Last checkedSame | Aug 23, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Recorded sourcesSame | Recorded | Recorded |
ProgramsRecorded program inventory and evaluation models on file. Aggregates stay scoped to recorded programs. | ||
Recorded research programsDifferent Research inventory on this comparison. Directory catalog program counts can differ. | 2 | 4 |
Evaluation models on fileDifferent | 1-step · 2-step | 1-step · 2-step · 3-step |
Program names on fileDifferent | Challenge 1-Step · Challenge 2-Step | High Stakes New · High Stakes Classic · Hyper Growth / Growth · Bootcamp ($20k path) |
Account sizes on programs with recorded size dataDifferent Derived from recorded programs, not a single firm claim. | $100,000 | Not recorded |
Evaluation rulesProfit target, loss limits, and drawdown as recorded across programs — not a single firm rule. | ||
Profit target across recorded programsSame | 10% | 10% |
Max loss across recorded programsDifferent | 10% | 5%–10% |
Daily loss across recorded programsSame | 3%–5% | 3%–5% |
DrawdownDifferent | Varies across recorded programs | Not recorded |
Trading rulesRecorded trading policies. Values that vary stay labelled as varying across recorded programs. | ||
News tradingDifferent | Conditional | Not recorded |
Weekend holdingDifferent | Conditional | Not recorded |
EA / automated tradingDifferent | Conditional | Not recorded |
PlatformsDifferent | cTrader / MT4 / MT5 / TradingView | MT5 |
Payout / rewardsCompany-published payout and reward terms. Not independently verified payout performance. | ||
Recorded reward split across programs with available dataDifferent Derived from recorded programs, not a single firm claim. | 80%–90% | Not recorded |
Payout frequencyDifferent | Other | Not recorded |
First payout on programs with recorded timingDifferent Derived from recorded programs, not a single firm claim. | 14 days | Not recorded |
Operator / companyOperating entity recorded in the research file. | ||
Operating entityDifferent | FTMO Evaluation Global s.r.o. | FIVE PERCENT ONLINE LTD |
JurisdictionDifferent | Czechia | United Kingdom |
Evidence snapshot
0 different · 3 fields
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Evidence snapshot
0 different · 3 fields
Research coverage, last checked, and whether sources are on file.
FTMO
The5ers
Research coverage
SameLast checked
SameRecorded sources
SamePrograms
4 different · 4 fields
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Programs
4 different · 4 fields
Recorded program inventory and evaluation models on file. Aggregates stay scoped to recorded programs.
FTMO
The5ers
Recorded research programs
DifferentEvaluation models on file
DifferentProgram names on file
DifferentAccount sizes on programs with recorded size data
DifferentEvaluation rules
2 different · 4 fields
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Evaluation rules
2 different · 4 fields
Profit target, loss limits, and drawdown as recorded across programs — not a single firm rule.
FTMO
The5ers
Profit target across recorded programs
SameMax loss across recorded programs
DifferentDaily loss across recorded programs
SameDrawdown
DifferentTrading rules
4 different · 4 fields
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Trading rules
4 different · 4 fields
Recorded trading policies. Values that vary stay labelled as varying across recorded programs.
FTMO
The5ers
News trading
DifferentWeekend holding
DifferentEA / automated trading
DifferentPlatforms
DifferentPayout / rewards
3 different · 3 fields
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Payout / rewards
3 different · 3 fields
Company-published payout and reward terms. Not independently verified payout performance.
FTMO
The5ers
Recorded reward split across programs with available data
DifferentPayout frequency
DifferentFirst payout on programs with recorded timing
DifferentOperator / company
2 different · 2 fields
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Operator / company
2 different · 2 fields
Operating entity recorded in the research file.
FTMO
The5ers
Operating entity
DifferentJurisdiction
DifferentResearch and source context
Factual overlaps and differences drawn only from recorded research files. Not a recommendation.
3 recorded differences in this pair
- FTMO records 2 programs in this dataset and The5ers records 4 programs.
- Max loss across recorded programs: FTMO records 10%, The5ers records 5%–10%. The5ers spans the wider recorded range.
- Primary sources recorded so far: 3 for FTMO, 8 for The5ers.
- Daily loss across recorded programs: both firms record 3%–5%.
- Profit target across recorded programs: both firms record 10%.
- Both firms have a verified contracting operator recorded.
Observations describe what is recorded, not which firm is better.
Research and source context
Recorded evidence notes and scope for this comparison.
3 recorded differences
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Research and source context
Recorded evidence notes and scope for this comparison.
3 recorded differences
3 recorded differences in this pair
- FTMO records 2 programs in this dataset and The5ers records 4 programs.
- Max loss across recorded programs: FTMO records 10%, The5ers records 5%–10%. The5ers spans the wider recorded range.
- Primary sources recorded so far: 3 for FTMO, 8 for The5ers.
- Daily loss across recorded programs: both firms record 3%–5%.
- Profit target across recorded programs: both firms record 10%.
- Both firms have a verified contracting operator recorded.
Observations describe what is recorded, not which firm is better.
Optional partner offers
Commercial relationships are listed after the research comparison and do not affect matrix rows or scope.
Partner offers and codes are disclosed separately. They do not influence firm ordering, comparison rows, evidence state, or conclusions.
FTMO
No current partner offer
The5ers
- Partner offer
- 5% OFF
- Code
- VPPU6985
