FTMO vs The5ers
Published rules side by side, from each firm's own pages. No verdict: which rules suit you depends on how you trade.
FTMO rules as of The5ers rules as of How we source this
| Rule | FTMO | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | 3: 2-Step Challenge, 1-Step Challenge, Instant Account | 5: High Stakes, High Stakes Classic, Hyper Growth, Bootcamp (evaluation steps), Bootcamp (funded) |
| Evaluation types | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Daily loss limit | 3%–5% | 3%–5%; none on Bootcamp (evaluation steps) |
| Breaching the daily limit | Fails the account | Fails the account / Closes trades for the day |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 4%–10% |
| Drawdown types | Static, Trailing, End-of-day trailing | Static |
| Profit targets | 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none | 2-step: 10% + 5% or 8% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; 3-step: 6% + 6% + 6% |
| Account sizes | 5K–200K | 2.5K–250K |
| Fees (list price) | €79–€2,999 | $19–$455 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80%–100% |
| Forex leverage | 1:100 | 1:30–1:100 |
| Forex commission | $5 per lot (side not stated) | $4 per lot round turn |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT5 |
| Account currencies | USD, EUR, GBP | USD |
| News trading | No rule recorded on 3 (of 3 plans) | Restricted on 2, no rule recorded on 3 (of 5 plans) |
| Consistency rule | On 2 of 3 plans | None recorded |
| Rules checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Ranges cover every plan each firm offers. Fees are list prices in each firm's own currency, before promotions. Rows where both firms match are shaded.
What's different
- FTMO has plans with a trailing max drawdown; The5ers has none on this site.
- FTMO has plans with a end-of-day trailing max drawdown; The5ers has none on this site.
- The5ers has a plan with no daily loss limit (Bootcamp (evaluation steps)); every FTMO plan has one.
- FTMO offers instant accounts; The5ers has none on this site.
- The5ers offers 3-step evaluations; FTMO has none on this site.
- MT4, cTrader, TradingView are available at FTMO but not The5ers.
- FTMO publishes fees in EUR, The5ers in USD.
What's the same
- Both have plans with a static max drawdown.
- Both offer 1-step evaluations and 2-step evaluations.
- Both support MT5.
At a 100,000 account
Every plan at both firms that offers a 100,000 account, with the limits worked out at the starting balance.
| Firm | Plan | Daily loss | Max drawdown | Profit target | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | 2-Step Challenge | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) static | 10% + 5% | €540 |
| FTMO | 1-Step Challenge | $3,000 (3%) | $10,000 (10%) end-of-day trailing | 10% | €499 |
| FTMO | Instant Account | $3,000 (3%) | $10,000 (10%) trailing | None | €2,999 |
| The5ers | High Stakes | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) static | 10% + 5% | $405 |
| The5ers | High Stakes Classic | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) static | 8% + 5% | $455 |
| The5ers | Bootcamp (evaluation steps) | None | $5,000 (5%) static | 6% + 6% + 6% | $225 |
| The5ers | Bootcamp (funded) | $3,000 (3%) | $4,000 (4%) static | 5% | $205 |
Amounts in each firm's first account currency. Daily limits based on the day's starting value move with your balance; the methodology explains each type.
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The calculator applies each plan's exact daily loss and drawdown rules to your account: FTMO in the calculator · The5ers in the calculator.
FTMO vs The5ers: common questions
- What is the difference between FTMO and The5ers's daily loss limit?
- FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 5%; 1-Step Challenge 3%; Instant Account 3%. The5ers: High Stakes 5%; High Stakes Classic 5%; Hyper Growth 3%; Bootcamp (evaluation steps) none; Bootcamp (funded) 3%. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- Do FTMO and The5ers use a static or trailing drawdown?
- FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 10% static; 1-Step Challenge 10% end-of-day trailing; Instant Account 10% trailing. The5ers: High Stakes 10% static; High Stakes Classic 10% static; Hyper Growth 6% static; Bootcamp (evaluation steps) 5% static; Bootcamp (funded) 4% static. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- How do FTMO and The5ers's profit targets compare?
- FTMO: 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none. The5ers: 2-step: 10% + 5% or 8% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; 3-step: 6% + 6% + 6%. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- Which platforms do FTMO and The5ers support?
- FTMO: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. The5ers: MT5. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- What account sizes and fees do FTMO and The5ers have?
- FTMO: 5K–200K accounts, list fees €79–€2,999. The5ers: 2.5K–250K accounts, list fees $19–$455. Promotions change fees. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
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