The5ers vs FundingPips
The5ers: 4.5/5 | FundingPips: 4.6/5
Key Facts Compared
| Feature | The5ers | FundingPips |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | Bootcamp (3-Step), Hyper Growth (1-Step), High Stakes (2-Step), Futures, Stock Trading | n/a |
| Account Sizes | $6K to $250K | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K |
| Profit Split | Up to 100% (scales from 80% base) | Up to 90% |
| Scaling | Up to $4,000,000 via 10% milestone doubling | n/a |
| Time Limit | Unlimited on all programs | n/a |
| Bootcamp Entry | From $95 (6K account) | n/a |
| Max Daily Loss | 3% (Bootcamp/Hyper Growth) to 5% (High Stakes) | n/a |
| Max Total Loss | 6% (Bootcamp/Hyper Growth) to 10% (High Stakes) | n/a |
| Drawdown Type | Static across all programs (no trailing) | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Bi-weekly | n/a |
| Platforms | MT5 only (no MT4, no cTrader, no TradeLocker, no DXTrade) | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks (NEW 2026) | n/a |
| Spreads | From 0.0 pip | n/a |
| Evaluation Paths | n/a | 1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge, Instant Funding |
| Trailing Loss | n/a | EOD and LIVE options both supported |
| Reward Cycles | n/a | Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or on-demand |
| Total Traders | n/a | 2,000,000+ across 195 countries (FundingPips reports) |
| Total Paid Out | n/a | $200M+ (per company disclosures) |
| Trustpilot Rating | n/a | 4.5/5 from 52,513 reviews (as of April 2026) |
| US Traders | n/a | Accepted directly (no workaround) |
| Certifications | n/a | ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, BCMS |
| Headquarters | n/a | Dubai, UAE (IFZA Business Park) |
| Legal Entity | n/a | FundingPips Services Ltd (Cyprus, HE 450941) |
Who Should Choose The5ers
- Compounders who think in years, not weeks (The5ers' 100% ceiling at the top milestone now beats every competitor's max split)
- Beginners testing the waters via the $95 Bootcamp (FTMO floors at €155, though Funded Next undercuts at $32 on 2-Step)
- Swing traders and position traders who need unlimited time (FTMO's 30-day Phase 1 kills swing strategies)
- Anyone who sleeps better knowing their prop firm survived since 2016 (Funded Next is four years old, FundingPips is younger)
Who Should Choose FundingPips
- Traders who want to skip the evaluation entirely (Instant Funding path, unique among major firms)
- US-based traders blocked by FTMO's OANDA workaround or rejected by Funded Next
- Traders who pick firms by social proof (52,513 Trustpilot reviews as of April 2026, roughly 2x FTMO's volume)
- Payout flexibility seekers who want weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or on-demand cycles
- Security-conscious traders who care about ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications
The5ers: Our Take
The5ers is the prop firm we measure other prop firms against. Ten years operating from Raanana since 2016, five programs covering every trader profile, and a scaling plan that doubles your capital every 10% milestone all the way to $4M. The base split starts at 80%. The ceiling is 100%. That ceiling beats Funded Next's 95% and FundingPips' 90%. Hit the milestones and you keep every dollar you earn. Nobody else has been paying traders continuously since 2016 with the same team, the same rules, and the same math. This is the firm built for compounders, not sprinters.
FundingPips: Our Take
FundingPips reports 2M+ traders and $200M paid since 2022. The 90% split matches FunderPro, three evaluation paths including Instant Funding beat every major rival, and US traders get accepted directly. The tradeoff: four years old, MT5/cTrader/Match-Trader only, and it's still a prop firm, not a regulated broker.