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AquaFunded vs The5ers

How AquaFunded vs The5ers compare on our ratings, prop firm specs, funding, pros and cons.

AquaFunded4.1/5
VS
The5ers4.1/5
Feature
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The5ersVisit
Ratings
Our score4.1/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Payout reliability4.54.5
Rules & drawdown4.03.5
Costs4.04.0
Platforms & markets4.54.0
Transparency & support3.54.5
Specs
Evaluation1-step, 2-step, 3-step, Instant funding1-step, 2-step, 3-step, Instant funding
Account sizes$2.5K - $400KUp to $250,000 (scales up to $4,000,000)
Challenge fee$283 for 100k accountFrom $149
Profit split90% - 100%75% to 100%
Daily drawdown limitNot disclosed3%
Maximum drawdownNot disclosed5% to 6%
Payout frequencyBi-weekly, on-demand upgrade availableBi-weekly
Payout methodsRise, Bank transfer, USDC, CryptoSkrill, Crypto
Crypto leverage1:2Not disclosed
Trading platformsMetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker, MatchTraderTradingView, The5ers Hub
MarketsCrypto, Forex, Indices, CommoditiesCrypto, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks
KYC required Yes Yes
Restricted countriesVietnam, Pakistan, Thailand, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Myanmar, KenyaNot disclosed
Company
Founded20232016
HeadquartersUnited Arab EmiratesIsrael
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Instant funding bypasses multi-step challenge evaluations entirely
  • Profit splits reach up to 100% with paid add-ons
  • No restrictions on holding trades over weekends or during news releases
  • Refundable entry fees on evaluation challenge accounts
  • Established in 2016 with reported payouts
  • Account balances scale up to a maximum of $4,000,000
  • No hard calendar time limits on evaluation phases
  • Static drawdown calculation on Bootcamp models
Cons
  • Crypto trading leverage is restricted to 1:2
  • Trades execute in simulated environments rather than live market liquidity
  • Identity verification is mandatory prior to receiving profit rewards
  • Prohibits users from Vietnam, Pakistan, Kenya, and several other jurisdictions
  • Reviewers cite account deactivations following strict risk rule enforcement
  • High Stakes model restricts trading around high-impact news releases
  • Reviewers cite occasional payout processing delays
  • Mandatory stop-loss orders are required on all positions
Best forCFD traders wanting instant capital, Swing traders holding over weekends, Traders targeting 100% profit splitsDiscipline-focused swing and day traders, Traders requiring unlimited evaluation time, Traders seeking multi-asset equity access

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