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 |
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 as confirmed in FTMO's Trading Objectives, 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 confirmed end-of-day trailing floor, 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 in our data. FTMO's 1-Step uses a confirmed 10% end-of-day trailing floor: the floor rises with the highest preceding midnight balance, unlike a static floor.
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.
Rules verified against each firm's official documentation — see the open dataset.
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