Prop firm comparison

FTMO vs The5ers compared

FTMO and The5ers rules side by side: target, daily and max loss, minimum days, split, payouts and platforms, with the official source for every value.

	FTMO	The5ers	Axora Funded
Plan compared	FTMO Challenge 2-Step · $100K	High Stakes · $100K	2-Step Challenge · $100K
Profit target	10% + 5%	10% + 5%	10% + 5%
Daily loss	5% of the initial capital, reset daily at 00:00 CE(S)T	5%	4% of the higher of balance and equity at 00:00 UTC
Max loss	10% static	10%	8% static
Minimum days	4 days	3 profitable days	5 days
Time limit	—	Unlimited	30 days
Consistency	—	—	Best day ≤ 50% of profit (sets when you pass, never fails the account)
Profit split	80%, 90% with the Scaling Plan or Premium Programme	80%, rising towards 100% as the account scales	90% from the first payout
Payouts	First reward can be requested from the 14th day after the first trade	—	Every 14 days, from 50 USDT, in USDT or USDC, no KYC
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView	MT5	Own web platform (TradingView charts)

Terms as published on each firm's official website, checked on 2026-10-18. "—" = not published on the pages checked. Axora Funded: live from our catalogue.

Official sources

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Key facts

Updated 18 October 2026

Axora Funded is a prop firm with its own trading platform.
Accounts from $5,000 to $200,000; the cheapest challenge costs $29 (one-time fee).
Profit split: 90% to the trader on the funded account.
Payouts in USDT (TRC20, ERC20 or BEP20), from 50 USDT, no KYC.
Programmes: 2-Step (from $39), 1-Step (from $49) and Futures (from $99).
Markets: forex, gold, US indices, 11 crypto pairs 24/7 and CME futures.

10% + 5% vs 10% + 5%

Profit target

10% vs 10%

Max loss

5% vs 5%

Daily loss

80% vs 80%

Base split

2-Step Challenge: prices and rules

Target 10% + 5% · daily loss 4% · max loss 8% · consistency 50%

Account	Price	Phase 1 target	Daily loss	Max loss
$5,000	$39	$500	$200	$400	Choose
$10,000	$59	$1,000	$400	$800	Choose
$25,000	$139	$2,500	$1,000	$2,000	Choose
$50,000	$249	$5,000	$2,000	$4,000	Choose
$100,000	$499	$10,000	$4,000	$8,000	Choose
$200,000	$949	$20,000	$8,000	$16,000	Choose

Key differences: FTMO vs The5ers

We compare each firm's flagship plan: FTMO FTMO Challenge 2-Step and The5ers High Stakes. The percentages are the same at any account size.

Target: both ask for 15% in total (10% + 5% vs 10% + 5%).
Daily loss: the same 5% at both, though each measures it its own way (5% of the initial capital, reset daily at 00:00 CE(S)T / 5%).
Max loss: 10% at both (10% static / 10%).
Minimum days: The5ers requires fewer (3 profitable days) than FTMO (4 days).
Split: 80% base at both. FTMO: 80%, 90% with the Scaling Plan or Premium Programme. The5ers: 80%, rising towards 100% as the account scales.

Which is easier to pass, FTMO vs The5ers?

On paper they are level: both give 0.67% of max loss for every 1% of target.

This is a reading of the published rules, not a pass-rate statistic: how drawdown is measured, news rules and your own style matter as much as the percentages.

Who each one fits

FTMO fits better if you trade on MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.

The5ers fits better if you trade on MT5.

A third option: Axora Funded

If you are comparing FTMO vs The5ers, look at Axora Funded too: 2-Step Challenge with a 10% + 5% target, 4% daily loss, 8% static max loss and a 90% split, from $39 one-time. Payouts in USDT or USDC with no KYC, and a free $100,000 trial with no card.

How we made this comparison

We read each firm's terms on its official website on 18 October 2026 (links above). Where a value was not on those pages we mark it "—" instead of guessing. Axora Funded terms load live from our catalogue. Prop firms change their rules often: always confirm on the official website before buying.

Axora Funded is not affiliated with FTMO or The5ers. Trademarks belong to their owners.

Frequently asked questions

Is FTMO better than The5ers?

Neither is better for everyone. On their published terms: Target: both ask for 15% in total (10% + 5% vs 10% + 5%). Daily loss: the same 5% at both, though each measures it its own way (5% of the initial capital, reset daily at 00:00 CE(S)T / 5%). Max loss: 10% at both (10% static / 10%).

What profit target do FTMO vs The5ers have?

FTMO: 10% + 5%. The5ers: 10% + 5%.

Which pays a higher split, FTMO vs The5ers?

FTMO: 80%, 90% with the Scaling Plan or Premium Programme. The5ers: 80%, rising towards 100% as the account scales.

How much drawdown do FTMO vs The5ers allow?

FTMO: daily 5% of the initial capital, reset daily at 00:00 CE(S)T, max 10% static. The5ers: daily 5%, max 10%.

Are you affiliated with FTMO or The5ers?

No. Axora Funded is an independent company, not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to FTMO or The5ers. This comparison only uses their published terms.

Is the Axora Funded capital real?

All accounts are demo accounts with virtual funds that run in a simulated trading environment. Rewards are paid in USDT or USDC based on your simulated performance, according to our terms.

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