The5ers8.0/10 4.7 (40K)
VS
For Traders5.9/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

The5ers vs For Traders

High Stakes 100K (New) vs Classic 2-Step 100K

10 rules compared
4The5ers better
5Ties
1For Traders better

The5ers gets you funded for $194 less.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are forex firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
The5ersFor Traders
Cost to get funded
$405
$599
The5ers $194 less
Evaluation price
$405one-time
$599one-time
The5ers $194 less
Activation fee
None
None
Tie
Profit target
10% then 5%
8% then 5%
Different formats
Maximum loss
$10,000 (10%)Static
$8,000 (8%)Static
The5ers more room
Minimum trading days
3 profitable days per phase
3
Tie
Profit split
80%, rising with scaling
80%
Tie
Restricted countries
30
13
For Traders fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
8.0
5.9
The5ers rated higher
Daily loss limit
5% ($5,000)
4% ($4,000)
Tie
Consistency rule
None stated
None
Tie
Payouts
First after 14 days funded, then every 14 days
Every 14 days; 48-hour review; up to $15,000 per cycle
Different schedules
Platforms
MT5, cTrader, TradingView
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker
Tie

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose The5ers if…
8.0/10 4.7 (40K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($405 vs $599).
  • You trade on TradingView.
Choose For Traders if…
5.9/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You trade on TradeLocker.
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