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TWO FOREX PROGRAMS COMPARED

FTMO vs. The5ers

FTMO offers distinct one- and two-stage rule sets. The5ers High Stakes has a lower listed entry price and no maximum evaluation deadline, but requires profitable days and restricts execution around major news.

8 MIN READPRIMARY SOURCES INCLUDED
SHORT ANSWER

Choose FTMO for a broader documented model choice; consider The5ers High Stakes when a low reference price and an open-ended evaluation matter more. Drawdown mechanics and news execution remain decisive.

IN 60 SECONDS

What you will learn.

  1. 01
    Separate the rule sets

    FTMO 1-Step uses a different daily loss and trailing-loss structure from 2-Step. Its consistency denominator also depends on the order or merge date. Compare the exact program, not just the brand.

  2. 02
    The5ers inactivity and payouts

    The updated High Stakes FAQ distinguishes 30 inactive days during evaluation from 60 on Pro accounts. Evaluation inactivity starts at registration. For 50K, the payout cap is $3,000 with $300 minimum profit; 100K uses $4,000 and $500 respectively.

  3. 03
    News execution is separate from holding

    The5ers permits holding through news but prohibits execution within two minutes either side of high-impact events. Check the provider calendar and server time before relying on a holding permission.

01

Separate the rule sets

FTMO 1-Step uses a different daily loss and trailing-loss structure from 2-Step. Its consistency denominator also depends on the order or merge date. Compare the exact program, not just the brand.

02

The5ers inactivity and payouts

The updated High Stakes FAQ distinguishes 30 inactive days during evaluation from 60 on Pro accounts. Evaluation inactivity starts at registration. For 50K, the payout cap is $3,000 with $300 minimum profit; 100K uses $4,000 and $500 respectively.

03

News execution is separate from holding

The5ers permits holding through news but prohibits execution within two minutes either side of high-impact events. Check the provider calendar and server time before relying on a holding permission.

RELATED PROVIDER REVIEWS

Check the exact program.

FTMO review

Fees, loss rules, payout conditions and primary sources.

Open review →The5ers review

Fees, loss rules, payout conditions and primary sources.

Open review →

BEFORE CHECKOUT

Turn research into a defensible decision.

  1. 01

    Select market and exact account size.

  2. 02

    Calculate total cost and loss buffer.

  3. 03

    Read the provider review and official rule page.

  4. 04

    Confirm the final price and rule version.

Compare 50K / 100K →Open checklist →

CONTINUE READING

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PRIMARY SOURCES

Evidence behind this guide.

Official provider and help-center pages are linked below. Rules can change after review; reopen the exact program before purchase.

FTMO Trading Objectives ↗FTMO News & Challenge ↗The5ers High Stakes ↗The5ers aktualisierte Regeln ↗The5ers High-Stakes-Regeln ↗