FundedNext vs The5ers
Published rules side by side, from each firm's own pages. No verdict: which rules suit you depends on how you trade.
FundedNext rules as of The5ers rules as of How we source this
| Rule | FundedNext | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | 4: Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar Lite, Stellar Instant | 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%; none on Stellar Instant | 3%–5%; none on Bootcamp (evaluation steps) |
| Breaching the daily limit | Fails the account | Fails the account / Closes trades for the day |
| Max drawdown | 6%–10% | 4%–10% |
| Drawdown types | Static, Trailing | Static |
| Profit targets | 2-step: 8% + 5% or 8% + 4%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none | 2-step: 10% + 5% or 8% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; 3-step: 6% + 6% + 6% |
| Account sizes | 2K–50K | 2.5K–250K |
| Fees (list price) | $32.99–$599.99 | $19–$455 |
| Profit split | 80%–95% | 80%–100% |
| Forex leverage | 1:30–1:100 | 1:30–1:100 |
| Forex commission | $10–$14 per lot round turn | $4 per lot round turn |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT5 |
| Account currencies | USD | USD |
| News trading | Allowed with limits on 4 (of 4 plans) | Restricted on 2, no rule recorded on 3 (of 5 plans) |
| Consistency rule | None recorded | 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
- FundedNext has plans with a trailing max drawdown; The5ers has none on this site.
- FundedNext offers instant accounts; The5ers has none on this site.
- The5ers offers 3-step evaluations; FundedNext has none on this site.
- MT4, cTrader, Match-Trader are available at FundedNext but not The5ers.
What's the same
- Both have plans with a static max drawdown.
- Both have a plan with no daily loss limit (FundedNext: Stellar Instant; The5ers: Bootcamp (evaluation steps)).
- Both offer 1-step evaluations and 2-step evaluations.
- Both support MT5.
At a 50,000 account
Every plan at both firms that offers a 50,000 account, with the limits worked out at the starting balance.
| Firm | Plan | Daily loss | Max drawdown | Profit target | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FundedNext | Stellar 2-Step | $2,500 (5%) | $5,000 (10%) static | 8% + 5% | $299.99 |
| FundedNext | Stellar 1-Step | $1,500 (3%) | $3,000 (6%) static | 10% | $329.99 |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite | $2,000 (4%) | $4,000 (8%) static | 8% + 4% | $229.99 |
| The5ers | High Stakes | $2,500 (5%) | $5,000 (10%) static | 10% + 5% | $249 |
| The5ers | High Stakes Classic | $2,500 (5%) | $5,000 (10%) static | 8% + 5% | $279 |
| The5ers | Hyper Growth | $1,500 (3%) | $3,000 (6%) static | 10% | $329 |
| The5ers | Bootcamp (evaluation steps) | None | $2,500 (5%) static | 6% + 6% + 6% | — |
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: FundedNext in the calculator · The5ers in the calculator.
FundedNext vs The5ers: common questions
- What is the difference between FundedNext and The5ers's daily loss limit?
- FundedNext: Stellar 2-Step 5%; Stellar 1-Step 3%; Stellar Lite 4%; Stellar Instant none. The5ers: High Stakes 5%; High Stakes Classic 5%; Hyper Growth 3%; Bootcamp (evaluation steps) none; Bootcamp (funded) 3%. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- Do FundedNext and The5ers use a static or trailing drawdown?
- FundedNext: Stellar 2-Step 10% static; Stellar 1-Step 6% static; Stellar Lite 8% static; Stellar Instant 6% 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 (FundedNext) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- How do FundedNext and The5ers's profit targets compare?
- FundedNext: 2-step: 8% + 5% or 8% + 4%; 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 (FundedNext) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- Which platforms do FundedNext and The5ers support?
- FundedNext: MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader. The5ers: MT5. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
- What account sizes and fees do FundedNext and The5ers have?
- FundedNext: 2K–50K accounts, list fees $32.99–$599.99. The5ers: 2.5K–250K accounts, list fees $19–$455. Promotions change fees. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) and 30 Oct 2026 (The5ers) from each firm's own pages.
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Rules as of 30 Oct 2026. Firms change their rules; each firm page lists its sources and anything we couldn't verify. Check the firm's current rules before buying a challenge.