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AquaFunded vs The5ers: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
AquaFunded and The5ers are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| AquaFunded | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $405 (High Stakes New) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Conclusion
On our assessment, AquaFunded (7.3) ranks above The5ers (6.7).
AquaFunded offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($279.20); the most affordable at The5ers is $405.
Customers rate The5ers more highly: 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 3.1.
AquaFunded permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- AquaFunded is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, a higher profit share, a wider selection of programmes.
- The5ers is the better choice if you prioritise stronger customer feedback, the TradingView platform.
Overview of both firms
AquaFunded
AquaFunded provides an unusually broad selection: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Trading is available on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
The5ers
The5ers has operated for approximately ten years and is registered in Israel and the United Kingdom. It is recognised for highly affordable entry accounts from $2,500. High Stakes, a 2-Step challenge, is the principal offering, complemented by the 1-Step Hyper Growth and Pro Growth programmes and the economical 3-Step Bootcamp.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, AquaFunded or The5ers?
On our assessment, AquaFunded (7.3) ranks above The5ers (6.7).
Which is more affordable, AquaFunded or The5ers?
AquaFunded offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($279.20); the most affordable at The5ers is $405.
May I hold accounts with AquaFunded and The5ers simultaneously?
Yes. Purchasing challenges from several firms is permitted. What virtually every firm prohibits is copying trades between different individuals' accounts or hedging positions across firms.