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The 5%ers vs Smart Prop Trader

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

METRIC
5PRS
The 5%ers
✓ VERIFIEDEST. 2016
SMPT
Smart Prop Trader
EST. 2022
TRUST SCORE70/100BETTER55/100
PROFIT SPLIT100%BETTER85%
PAYOUT DAYS14d7dBETTER
MIN COST$39BETTER$97
MAX FUNDING$4,000,000BETTER$800,000
RATING4.09/5BETTER1.8/5
REVIEW COUNT8BETTER2
STEPS2-step2-step
DRAWDOWNTrailingFixed

THE 5%ERS DETAILS

MARKETS
Forex, Metals, Indices
PLATFORMS
MT4, MT5
TYPES
forex, large-cap, advanced

SMART PROP TRADER DETAILS

MARKETS
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Metals
PLATFORMS
MT4, MT5
TYPES
forex, large-cap

The 5%ers PROS

  • +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

The 5%ers CONS

  • 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

Smart Prop Trader PROS

  • +Profit split of 85% is above the industry average of 84.7%.
  • +Minimum challenge cost of $97 is well below the industry average of $186.7.
  • +On-demand payouts, weekend holding, news trading, and EA use are all permitted.
  • +Supports multiple platforms including MT4 and MT5.

Smart Prop Trader CONS

  • Max funding of $800,000 is slightly below the industry average of $839,272.7.
  • Days to first payout of 7 is marginally above the industry average of 6.5 days.
  • No fee refund offered, adding cost risk for traders who do not pass the challenge.

PROPDNA VERDICT

The 5%ers
Higher trust score (70/100). Slower payouts at 14d. 100% profit split.
Smart Prop Trader
Lower trust score (55/100). Faster payouts at 7d. 85% profit split.

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