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FundedElite vs The5ers (2026): head-to-head
Identical inputs for both firms: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
Metric by metric
| FundedElite | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Verdict
Score: FundedElite 7.2 vs The5ers 6.7.
100K price: FundedElite $299 vs The5ers $405.
Trustpilot: The5ers 4.7/5 vs 4.3.
FundedElite permits more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding, etc.).
- FundedElite fits best if you prioritise lower cost, program choice, Match-Trader access.
- The5ers fits best if you prioritise customer ratings, TradingView, cTrader access.
Firm profiles
FundedElite
FundedElite: 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite variants, free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. Platforms: MT5, Match-Trader.
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
FundedElite vs The5ers: which is better?
Score: FundedElite 7.2 vs The5ers 6.7.
FundedElite vs The5ers: which is cheaper?
100K price: FundedElite $299 vs The5ers $405.
Can I hold accounts at FundedElite and The5ers concurrently?
Yes. Multiple firms are fine. Near-universal bans: copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging across firms.