Apex Trader Funding
The5ers
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Market | Futures | Forex/CFD |
| Evaluation | 1-Step | 1-Step / 2-Step |
| Account sizes | $25K–$150K | $6K–$100K |
| Max drawdown | Trailing, $3K on $100K | 4% daily / 6% max |
| Profit split | 100% (Sim Funded) | 50% start, up to 100% |
| Min. trading days | 5 qualifying days | 6 across phases |
| Refund policy | No refund on eval fee | Not stated |
| Price (100K) | $207–$399 | $875 |
| Payout speed | 5-day cycle | Bi-weekly / 16h average |
| Methods | — | Rise|Crypto|Bank Transfer |
| Scaling plan | No classic scaling; PA fee model | Up to ~$4M; salary option |
Conclusion: both Apex Trader Funding and The5ers are worth considering in 2026. By overall rating, The5ers leads by 0.3 points. Match the rules to your style before deciding.