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AquaFunded vs The5ers (2026): head-to-head
Identical inputs for both firms: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
Metric by metric
| AquaFunded | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Verdict
Score: AquaFunded 7.3 vs The5ers 6.7.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20 vs The5ers $405.
Trustpilot: The5ers 4.7/5 vs 3.1.
AquaFunded permits more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding, etc.).
- AquaFunded fits best if you prioritise lower cost, split, program choice.
- The5ers fits best if you prioritise customer ratings, TradingView access.
Firm profiles
AquaFunded
AquaFunded covers nearly every format: 1-, 2- and 3-Step, instant and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Four platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
The5ers
The5ers: roughly ten years in operation, registered in Israel and the UK, and notable for the cheapest entry point in this table ($2,500 accounts). Core product High Stakes (2-Step); also Hyper Growth and Pro Growth (1-Step) and the low-cost 3-Step Bootcamp.
FAQ
AquaFunded vs The5ers: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3 vs The5ers 6.7.
AquaFunded vs The5ers: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20 vs The5ers $405.
Can I hold accounts at AquaFunded and The5ers concurrently?
Yes. Multiple firms are fine. Near-universal bans: copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging across firms.