The5ers vs DayTraders
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.
Price From
$260
$130
Profit Split
Up to 100%
Up to 100%
Max Drawdown
6%
Trailing
Category
Forex
Futures
Editor Score
4.7/5
4.1/5
EUR/USD Spread
0.4 pips
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XAU/USD Spread
30 pips
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BTC/USD Spread
22 pts
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NAS100 Spread
1.8 pts
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News Trading
✅
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Expert Advisors (EA)
✅
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Copy Trading
✅
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Weekend Holding
✅
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Verdict
The5ers
10/11
categories won
LeaderDayTraders
1/11
categories won
The5ers
Pros
- Operating since 2016 - 10 years
- Up to 100% profit split
- Scale up to $4M funded capital
- 3 programs: Hyper Growth, High Stakes, Bootcamp
- 262K+ funded traders
- Tight spreads near zero
- 24/7 support available
Cons
- 3% daily pause limit
- 6% max drawdown is strict
- 1:30 leverage only
DayTraders
Pros
- 100% profit split
- Automated payout approval
- One-time fee — no monthly
- No daily drawdown
Cons
- $130 Pro Account activation fee
- Deep promos may not last
- Newer firm