The 5%ers vs FTMO

Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.

THE 5%ERS DETAILS

MARKETS: Forex, Indices, Crypto, Commodities, Metals
PLATFORMS: MT4, MT5, cTrader
TYPES: forex, large-cap, multi-asset, Beginner Friendly, Pro Traders, Fast Payout, Large Cap, crypto

+Profit split of 100% is the maximum possible, far exceeding the industry average of 84.7%
+Max funding of $4,000,000 vastly exceeds the industry average of $839,272, offering exceptional capital scale
+Min challenge cost of $39 is well below the industry average of $186.70, minimising entry costs
+Profit target of 5% is below the industry average of 7.9%, making the challenge easier to pass

−Days to first payout is 14, more than double the industry average of 6.5 days
−Trailing drawdown type is the most restrictive, shrinking the drawdown buffer as profits grow

+Profit split of 90% exceeds the industry average of 84.6%.
+Fee refund is available
+Founded in 2015, giving it one of the longest operational track records in the industry.
+Weekend and overnight holding is allowed during evaluation phases.
+A recently introduced competitive one-step program.

−Days to first payout of 14 is more than double the industry average of 6.5.
−Profit target of 10% is above the industry average of 8.0%, raising the qualification bar.
−News trading is not allowed at funded, restricting strategy options around major economic events.

The 5%ers

Higher trust score (70/100). Faster payouts at 14d. 100% profit split.

FTMO

Lower trust score (69/100). Faster payouts at 14d. 90% profit split.