FTMO vs The5ers
A comparison of 2-Step Challenge and High Stakes. These are different programs: the calculation details matter as much as the percentages.
| Rule | FTMO | The5ers |
|---|---|---|
| Program | 2-Step Challenge | High Stakes |
| Profit targets | 10% / 5% | 10% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 5% |
| Maximum loss | 10% | 10% |
| Minimum days | 4 trading days | 3 profitable days / phase |
| Reward share | Up to 90% | 80% initially; up to 100% |
How to interpret the differences
FTMO: The daily floor resets at midnight CE(S)T. Open profit and loss, swaps and commissions count toward equity.
The5ers: A profitable day has a specific 0.5% threshold. The daily limit uses the higher of the previous closing balance or equity. Confirm the selected plan variant at checkout.
Read the original terms
FTMO official program ↗ · The5ers official program ↗
A higher maximum reward share may require scaling. Minimum profitable days and minimum trading days are different conditions. This table does not establish safety or predict a payout.