The5ers
FTMO
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Market | Forex/CFD | Forex/CFD |
| Evaluation | 1-Step / 2-Step | 2-Step / 1-Step |
| Account sizes | $6K–$100K | $10K–$200K |
| Max drawdown | 4% daily / 6% max | 10% max / 5% daily |
| Profit split | 50% start, up to 100% | 80–90% |
| Min. trading days | 6 across phases | 4 per phase |
| Refund policy | Not stated | Refunded on 1st payout |
| Price (100K) | $875 | $585 |
| Payout speed | Bi-weekly / 16h average | 14-day cycle, 1–2 days processing |
| Methods | Rise|Crypto|Bank Transfer | — |
| Scaling plan | Up to ~$4M; salary option | +25% per cycle, up to $400K |
Conclusion: both The5ers and FTMO are worth considering in 2026. By overall rating, FTMO leads by 0.4 points. Match the rules to your style before deciding.