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Topstep vs The5ers
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Topstep vs The5ers — Full Comparison
| Rule |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Tick-by-tick Trailing drawdown on CME futures accounts. | Static Balance-based static drawdown. 3% daily loss limit, 6% max overall loss (stop-out level). |
| Consistency rule | None Edge | Varies |
| News trading | Varies | Verify |
| Weekend holding | No | Verify |
| EAs / bots | Varies | Yes Edge |
| Daily loss limit | — | 3% |
| Overall loss limit | — | 6% |
| Profit split | up to 90% Futures-only. No crypto instruments available. | up to 100% Up to 100% split on both Pro Growth and Hyper Growth programs. |
| Fee refund | No Subscription-based pricing, not one-time fee. | No |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower | MT5 |
| Assets | Futures, Indices | FX, Metals, Indices |
| Account sizes | $50K, $100K, $150K | $5K, $10K, $20K |
| Payout methods | — | Bank wire, Crypto, Skrill |
Last verified: 2026-03-20 (Topstep), 2026-05-08 (The5ers). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
Also consider·VelotradeDesigned for crypto traders.
Not adapted from forex.
Crypto-only · Hong Kong · Founded 2016
EOD trailing drawdownNo consistency ruleNews tradingWeekend holdingAlgo & bot trading24h USDC / USDT payoutsUp to 90% profit split
Up to 90%
profit split
24 hours
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$5K – $200K
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