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AquaFunded vs The5ers 2026: which prop firm is better?
We use the same data for both firms: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. See the table and verdict below.
Comparison table
| 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 | – |
Verdict
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, The5ers 6.7. AquaFunded ranks higher.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, The5ers $405. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Trustpilot: The5ers 4.7/5, other firm 3.1. Customers rate The5ers higher.
AquaFunded allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and others).
- Choose AquaFunded if you want a lower price, a higher split, more programs.
- Choose The5ers if you want better customer ratings, TradingView.
Both firms in short
AquaFunded
Good for platform choice. AquaFunded has 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
The5ers
Good for a cheap start. The5ers has been active for about ten years and is registered in Israel and the UK. Small accounts start at $2,500. Main program: High Stakes (2-Step). Others: Hyper Growth and Pro Growth (1-Step) and Bootcamp (low-cost 3-Step).
FAQ
AquaFunded or The5ers: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, The5ers 6.7. AquaFunded ranks higher.
AquaFunded or The5ers: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, The5ers $405. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Can I trade at AquaFunded and The5ers at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges at more than one firm. Almost all firms ban copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging between firms.