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FundedNext vs The5ers
Rules, drawdown model, fees, and trading conditions compared side by side. Data verified from official sources.
FundedNext vs The5ers: Full Comparison
| Rule |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Varies Varies by model: the flagship Stellar 2-Step uses a 10% static (balance-based) max loss; other models (Express, Futures) differ. Limits shown are Stellar 2-Step. | Static Balance-based static drawdown. 3% daily loss limit, 6% max overall loss (stop-out level). |
| Consistency rule | Varies | Varies |
| News trading | Yes Unrestricted in the challenge; funded accounts keep only 40% of profit made within 5 min of high-impact news. | Varies Holding through news is allowed; High Stakes accounts bar new orders 2 min before/after high-impact news. |
| Weekend holding | Varies Allowed on most FX/CFD accounts; not on FundedNext Futures. | Yes Overnight and weekend holding permitted across programs. |
| EAs / bots | Varies EAs on MT4/MT5 only; bans challenge-passing bots and identical/copied strategies. | Varies EAs allowed but bans copy-trading/signals, tick scalping, latency/reverse/hedge arbitrage, HFT and emulators. |
| Daily loss limit | 5% Edge | 3% |
| Overall loss limit | 10% Edge | 6% |
| Profit split | up to 95% Headline 95% figure. Actual split structure varies by model - verify. | up to 100% Up to 100% split on both Pro Growth and Hyper Growth programs. |
| Fee refund | Yes Stellar 2-Step: 120% fee refund on first payout, plus 15% profit share earned during the challenge. | No |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT5 |
| Assets | Crypto, FX, Indices, Metals, Stocks | FX, Metals, Indices |
| Account sizes | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K | $5K, $10K, $20K |
| Payout methods | - | Bank wire, Crypto, Skrill |
Last verified: 2026-03-30 (FundedNext), 2026-05-08 (The5ers). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
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