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FundedNext vs The5ers (2026): Stellar 2-Step vs High Stakes

FundedNext and The5ers both sell low-cost 2-step evaluations with no time limit. FundedNext has the easier phase-1 target; The5ers has the cheaper entry and a scaling plan that reaches 100% profit share. All figures are from each firm's own pages.

FundedNext

Stellar 2-Step

Best for an easier phase 1

From
$59.99$6K account · up to $200K
Rule edges
2 of 4
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The5ers

High Stakes (2-step)

Best for long-term scaling

From
$19$2.5K account · up to $100K
Rule edges
2 of 4
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Our verdict

Choose FundedNext for an 8% phase-1 target, more platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader) and an instant-account option. Choose The5ers for the lowest entry ($19 for $2.5K), fewer required days (3 profitable days per step) and long-term scaling up to $500K.

  1. Best for an easier phase 1

    FundedNext

    8% then 5% targets, from $59.99, fee refunded with first reward, Stellar Instant option.

  2. Best for long-term scaling

    The5ers

    $2.5K from $19, 80% split rising to 100% on its scaling plan.

Rule by rule

An Edge marks the better figure on that one rule, and only where both firms publish a comparable number. It is not an overall score: weigh the rows that matter to how you trade.

FundedNextThe5ers

  • Price at $100K

    Lower fee

    $549.99

    $545

    Edge

  • Profit target

    Lower phase-1 target

    8% then 5%

    Edge

    10% then 5%

  • Profit split

    Higher base split

    80% (up to 90% with Scale-Up)

    Tie

    80% (scales up to 100%)

    Tie

  • Max drawdown

    More drawdown room

    10%

    Tie

    10%

    Tie

  • Daily loss limit

    More daily room

    5%

    Tie

    5%

    Tie

  • Min. trading days

    Fewer required days

    5 per phase

    3 profitable days per step

    Edge

  • Time limit

    No deadline

    None

    Tie

    Unlimited

    Tie

  • Payouts

    Schedules differ in kind, so no edge

    First withdrawal after 21 days; faster options available

    Every 14 days

  • Platforms

    More platform choice

    MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader

    Edge

    MT5, cTrader, TradingView

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FundedNext Stellar 2-Step vs The5ers High Stakes
RuleFundedNext (Stellar 2-Step)The5ers (High Stakes)
Cheapest account$6K — $59.99$2.5K — $19
$100K price$549.99$545
Profit targets8% then 5%10% then 5%
Daily loss5%5%
Max loss10%10%
Minimum days5 trading days per phase3 profitable days per step
Time limitNoneUnlimited
Profit split80% (90% after Scale-Up; 95% add-on)80%, scaling up to 100%
PayoutsFirst after a 21-day cycle, then every 14 daysEvery 14 days
Fee refundWith first rewardRefunded
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-TraderMT5, cTrader, TradingView

FAQ

Is FundedNext or The5ers easier to pass?

FundedNext's phase-1 target is lower (8% vs 10%). Both use 5% daily and 10% max loss. The5ers needs 3 profitable days per step; FundedNext needs 5 trading days per phase.

Which is cheaper?

The5ers has the lower entry ($19 for $2.5K vs $59.99 for $6K). At $100K: $545 at The5ers vs $549.99 at FundedNext.

Which offers instant funding?

FundedNext offers Stellar Instant accounts from $2K to $20K. The5ers' Hyper Growth is a one-step evaluation, not an instant account.

Is a prop firm challenge fee a safe way to start trading?

Treat the fee as money you can lose. Most traders do not pass evaluations, funded accounts are usually simulated, and firms can change their rules. Read the firm's own terms before paying and see our risk warning.

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FundedNext vs The5ers

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