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The5ers vs AquaFunded

The5ers vs AquaFunded: which rules fit your trading?

The5ers leads on current TSB Fit.

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TSB Fit77 The5ers
TSB Fit68 AquaFunded
Selected program rule pressure comparison
RuleWhat it means and why it matters The5ersHigh Stakes · $100K AquaFundedInstant funding and challenge · Account-size based EdgeWhich firm has the advantage
Profit targetWhat you need to earn 10% / 5% Product-specific Verify
Daily lossIntraday loss pressure 5% Product-specific Verify
DrawdownHow the breach is measured 10% Product-specific Verify
Minimum daysRequired trading pace 3 days Verify Verify
Profit splitHow profits are shared 80%-100% Product-specific Verify
Payout pathWhen you can get paid Scaling and fixed-payout table Product-specific Verify
Max scalePublished ceiling $4M Scaling available Verify
The5ers profile Open full evidence table AquaFunded profile
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Who should pick each firm

The5ers

A strong fit if you want
The decision

AquaFunded

A strong fit if you want
The5ers

Rule fit

Published target: 10% / 5%.

Target Which profit target fits your style?
AquaFunded

Rule fit

Published target: Product-specific.

The5ers

Loss model

5% daily / 10% max.

Risk Which drawdown model do you prefer?
AquaFunded

Loss model

Product-specific daily / Product-specific max.

The5ers

Platform fit

Works with MT5.

Setup Which operating path fits your workflow?
AquaFunded

Platform fit

Works with MT5, TradeLocker.

Our verdict

Different strengths for different traders. Match the rule model to your trading, then verify every factor.

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Decision guide

Which challenge fits your trading?

  1. 01

    Rules first

    Check profit target, drawdown type, and key rule differences.

  2. 02

    Fit second

    Match the platform, market, and payout path to your trading.

  3. 03

    Checkout last

    Verify live price, availability, KYC, and payout terms.

All decision factors

Side-by-side comparison

Use this as a structured shortlist, not as final financial advice. Check live checkout price, KYC availability, rules, and payout terms before buying an evaluation.

Firm comparison by decision factor
Selected firms The5ersScaling evaluation models AquaFundedInstant funding and challenge accounts
TSB Fit Score 77/100 Strong comparison candidate 68/100 Research before paying
Markets Forex, Indices, Metals, Oil, Crypto Forex, Indices, Metals, Crypto
Platforms MT5 MT5, TradeLocker
Evaluation model Scaling evaluation models Instant funding and challenge accounts
Primary account size $100K Account-size based
Primary fee Published High Stakes 100K fee; refund is released in stages Live checkout field
Profit target 10% / 5% Product-specific
Daily loss 5% Product-specific
Max loss / drawdown 10% Product-specific
Payout terms 80%-100% / Scaling and fixed-payout table Product-specific / Product-specific
Max scale $4M Scaling available
Promo status No verified code - Offer watch No verified code - Offer watch
External trust signal 4.7 / 37K+ reviews Rating unavailable · 1.2K+ reviews
Mapped plans

Program rows and payout detail

These are the connected program rows TSB is using for this comparison. A firm can have multiple plans, so treat this as the mapped decision row and verify the official checkout before paying.

Mapped challenge programs, rule structure, loss limits, price, and payout details
Firm & program Structure Loss limits Price & payout
The5ers 1 mapped program
Program High Stakes Connected research row Account$100K Steps2 steps Target10% / 5% Daily loss5% Max loss10% PricePublished High Stakes 100K fee; refund is released in stages Profit split80%-100% Payout pathScaling and fixed-payout table
Decision note

High Stakes has a clean 10/5 challenge shape, but the practical fit comes from 3 minimum profitable days, news execution rules, and the scaling payout ladder.
AquaFunded 1 mapped program
Program Instant funding and challenge Connected research row AccountAccount-size based StepsProduct-specific TargetProduct-specific Daily lossProduct-specific Max lossProduct-specific PriceLive checkout field Profit splitProduct-specific Payout pathProduct-specific
Decision note

AquaFunded needs instant funding and challenge rows separated before comparing split, refund, and payout speed.
Evidence

Source and rule coverage

See what is officially mapped, where outside reputation data comes from, and which rule details still need a live check.

Evidence coverage and official source links for the two firms
Firm Program evidence External trust Rule checks Action
The5ersScaling evaluation models Official source mapped Official rule snapshot

High Stakes has a clean 10/5 challenge shape, but the practical fit comes from 3 minimum profitable days, news execution rules, and the scaling payout ladder.

 4.7 / 37K+ reviews Trustpilot snapshot
  • Daily loss: 5%. Check whether equity, balance, or end-of-day logic is used.
 Official source
AquaFundedInstant funding and challenge accounts Official source mapped Official source mapped

AquaFunded needs instant funding and challenge rows separated before comparing split, refund, and payout speed.

 Rating unavailable · 1.2K+ reviews Reviews counted only
  • Still check checkout, KYC, country availability, payout rules, platform fees, and refund terms before paying.
 Official source
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Best next checks

01 RulesCompare drawdown model, daily loss, consistency rules, news restrictions, scaling, and payout timing. Open rules monitor 02 OffersCheck whether either firm has a current code, and keep that separate from the actual rule fit. Open offer tracker
Quick answers

The5ers vs AquaFunded FAQ

  • 01

    Which side should I trust more?

    Use the side with stronger source coverage and rules that match your market. TSB Fit Score is a shortlist signal, not a guarantee.

  • 02

    Can a promo code change the decision?

    It can change checkout price, but it should not override drawdown pressure, payout terms, country availability, or platform fit.

  • 03

    Why do some rows say verify?

    Prop firm plans and checkout rules change often. TSB marks incomplete rows instead of presenting incomplete data as final.