FTMO vs The5%ers (2026)
FTMO's 1-Step Evaluation and The5%ers' 1-Step share an identical target and daily loss percentage — but diverge on drawdown type and on exactly how their 50% consistency rules are calculated.
Side by side (1-Step plans)
| Firm | Profit target | Daily loss | Max drawdown | Min. trading days | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO (1-Step) | 10% | 3% fixed | EOD trailing, 10%* | 0 | Best day ≤ 50% of positive-days profit |
| The5%ers (1-Step) | 10% | 3% fixed | Static, 6% | 0 | Best day ≤ 50% of total profit |
* FTMO's 1-Step drawdown type isn't officially confirmed — see FTMO's firm page for detail.
What actually differs
Target and daily loss are identical: 10% and 3% fixed, on both. The drawdown mechanic is where they split. The5%ers' 6% floor is static — fixed the moment you start, never adjusted. FTMO's 10% floor is modeled as end-of-day trailing in our data (per secondary sources, not officially confirmed by FTMO), meaning it rises with your balance highs rather than staying put.
The consistency rules look identical at a glance — both cap your best day at 50% — but the denominator differs. FTMO's version excludes losing days entirely, comparing your best day only to the sum of your positive days. The5%ers' version compares your best day to your total net profit, so a red day drags the denominator down and makes the 50% cap easier to breach in practice.
Which suits which trader
The5%ers suits you if…
- You want a drawdown floor you can calculate exactly on day one and never have to re-check.
- You don't expect many red days — its consistency rule punishes them more directly than FTMO's does.
FTMO suits you if…
- You occasionally have losing days and want a consistency rule that doesn't penalize you for them.
- You're comfortable with a trailing floor whose exact behavior isn't fully confirmed, in exchange for FTMO's broader brand recognition and account-size options.
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Is FTMO or The5%ers' max drawdown stricter on the 1-Step plans?
The5%ers' 1-Step uses a flat static 6% floor that never moves. FTMO's 1-Step is modeled as a 10% end-of-day trailing floor in our data — a larger headline percentage, but not officially confirmed by FTMO, and a trailing floor behaves differently from a static one as your balance changes.
How do FTMO and The5%ers' consistency rules differ?
Both cap your best single day at 50%, but against different denominators. FTMO's 1-Step compares your best day to the sum of only your positive days' profit — losing days don't count against you. The5%ers' 1-Step compares your best day to your total net profit, so red days do count against you, making it the stricter of the two in practice.