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FTMO vs The5ers (2026): head-to-head
Identical inputs for both firms: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
Metric by metric
| FTMO | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.0/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | €499 (1-Step Standard) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 3 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Bank Transfer, Crypto | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Restricted | – |
Verdict
Score: FTMO 7.0 vs The5ers 6.7.
100K price: The5ers $405 vs FTMO €499.
Trustpilot: FTMO 4.8/5 vs 4.7.
FTMO permits more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding, etc.).
- FTMO fits best if you prioritise customer ratings, split, MT4 access.
- The5ers fits best if you prioritise lower cost, program choice.
Firm profiles
FTMO
FTMO is the industry's reference firm: Prague-based, one of Europe's longest-running, and the template many competitors follow. Two formats, 2-Step and 1-Step, on $10,000–$200,000 accounts. The 2-Step fee is returned with the first payout.
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
FTMO vs The5ers: which is better?
Score: FTMO 7.0 vs The5ers 6.7.
FTMO vs The5ers: which is cheaper?
100K price: The5ers $405 vs FTMO €499.
Can I hold accounts at FTMO and The5ers concurrently?
Yes. Multiple firms are fine. Near-universal bans: copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging across firms.