Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Min trading days
The5ers
73/100
StrongFunded Trading Plus
73/100
StrongThe5ers scores 0.2 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
The5ers80% (scales to higher tiers over time)
Funded Trading Plus80% (scales with milestones)
Max funded
The5ers$4,000,000 (via scaling plan)
Funded Trading Plus$200,000
Payout cap
The5ersNone
Funded Trading PlusNone
Drawdown model
The5ersStatic max loss from initial balance (never trailing)
Funded Trading PlusStatic max loss from initial balance
Min trading days
The5ers3
Funded Trading Plus3
Challenge fee
The5ers~$500–$700 for $100K Hyper program
Funded Trading Plus~$480–$560 for $100K
Fee refundable
The5ersYes — refunded with first payout (Hyper program)
Funded Trading PlusYes — refunded with first payout
News trading
The5ersGenerally allowed; minimal restrictions vs. peers. Scalping restrictions apply.
Funded Trading PlusRestricted on funded accounts during high-impact events
Platforms
The5ersMT4, MT5
Funded Trading PlusMT4, MT5
Payout schedule
The5ersWeekly; on-demand within 1–3 business days
Funded Trading PlusOn demand; 1–3 business day processing
| Specification | The5ers 73/100 Strong | Funded Trading Plus 73/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% (scales to higher tiers over time) | 80% (scales with milestones) |
| Max funded | $4,000,000 (via scaling plan) | $200,000 |
| Payout cap | None | None |
| Drawdown model | Static max loss from initial balance (never trailing) | Static max loss from initial balance |
| Min trading days | 3 | 3 |
| Challenge fee | ~$500–$700 for $100K Hyper program | ~$480–$560 for $100K |
| Fee refundable | Yes — refunded with first payout (Hyper program) | Yes — refunded with first payout |
| News trading | Generally allowed; minimal restrictions vs. peers. Scalping restrictions apply. | Restricted on funded accounts during high-impact events |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 |
| Payout schedule | Weekly; on-demand within 1–3 business days | On demand; 1–3 business day processing |
| Visit The5ers | Visit Funded Trading Plus |
Which one fits?
- The5ers is best for forex traders who already have a proven edge and want to skip the challenge fee entirely by paying for real funded capital from day one.
- Funded Trading Plus is best for forex traders who want flexibility between direct funding and challenge routes under one roof.
See the full The5ers review and Funded Trading Plus review for the verified specs and editorial verdict on each.