What you are signing up for
In both companies, you pay an entry fee to access the test. This fee covers the administrative costs and the use of their software.
- FundedHive offers an extremely low entry point: you can start with a $2,000 account for just $15.
- The5ers starts at $19 for a $2,500 account in their "High Stakes" plan or $22 for a $20,000 "Bootcamp" account.
- The5ers offers a cash refund of your fee once you pass their High Stakes evaluation.
- FundedHive does not return cash; instead, they reward you with "Hive Coins" worth 200% of your fee, which you can use to get discounts on future tests.
- Neither company offers a completely free trial version at this time.
How hard each one is
Difficulty is measured by the "profit target" (the amount of money you must earn to pass) and the "drawdown" (the maximum loss allowed before you are disqualified).
- FundedHive usually asks for an 8% profit in the first phase and 10% for their one-step plans.
- The5ers varies by plan: High Stakes asks for 8% or 10%, while Bootcamp only requires 6% per phase.
- Maximum drawdown: This is the "safety net" or total money you can lose. In FundedHive, it is usually 10% and is "static," meaning it stays fixed relative to your starting balance.
- The5ers uses a "balance-based" drawdown that ranges from 5% (Bootcamp) to 10% (High Stakes).
- Risk per trade: FundedHive limits how much you can risk on a single trade to 3%. The5ers Bootcamp is stricter, limiting it to 2%.
How long it takes
The time it takes to get funded depends on the number of "phases" (steps of the test) and the "minimum trading days" (the days you must open at least one trade).
- FundedHive has 1-step and 2-step plans. You must trade for at least 3 days in each phase.
- The5ers offers 1, 2, and 3-step plans. High Stakes and ProGrowth also require 3 profitable days.
- Maximum time: Neither company has a deadline to finish the test. You can take as many months as you need, provided you stay active.
Where beginners fail
Most beginners fail because of the "daily drawdown," which is the maximum amount you can lose in a single 24-hour period before the account is closed.
- In FundedHive, the daily limit is 5% for most plans.
- In The5ers, the daily limit is usually 3% or 4%.
- Inactivity rule: This is a timer that closes your account if you don't trade. The5ers is strict with 30 days of inactivity. FundedHive is more generous, allowing up to 3 months.
- Consistency rule: This rule ensures your success isn't just luck from one big trade. The5ers "Summer" plan requires that no single trade accounts for more than 50% of your total profit. FundedHive does not have a strict consistency percentage but prohibits "gambling" styles.
What happens if you make it
Once you are funded, you receive a "profit split," which is your percentage of the earnings.
- FundedHive pays between 70% and 90% of what you earn.
- The5ers starts at 50% or 80% depending on the plan, but you can scale up to 100% as you grow the account.
- Withdrawals: FundedHive only pays via Crypto (USDC on Ethereum), and you must pay the "gas fee" (transaction cost of the network).
- The5ers offers more options: Bank transfer, Rise, and Crypto.
- Minimum withdrawal: FundedHive allows you to withdraw from $50. The5ers requires at least $150 for its smaller High Stakes accounts.
If it is your first time
If you have very little capital and want to practice with the lowest possible risk, FundedHive is your best option because of its $15 account and its 3-month inactivity margin. It is also ideal if you prefer to remain anonymous using a crypto wallet.
However, if you want more platform options and a path to keeping 100% of your profits, The5ers is a more robust choice. Their "Bootcamp" is excellent for beginners who want to learn to manage risk slowly across three phases with a very low initial cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a first evaluation, FundedHive or The5ers?
FundedHive is cheaper, offering a $2,000 account for $15. The5ers' cheapest entry is the $2,500 High Stakes account for $19 or the $20,000 Bootcamp for $22.
Which company offers more trading platforms, FundedHive or The5ers?
The5ers offers much more variety, allowing you to use MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradingView. FundedHive is limited exclusively to the cTrader platform.
Which firm has a better refund policy for the entry fee, FundedHive or The5ers?
The5ers is better in this regard as it offers a 100% cash refund of the fee for its High Stakes program. FundedHive does not return cash; it gives 200% of the value in "Hive Coins" for internal use on future purchases.
Between FundedHive and The5ers, which one allows for more inactivity?
FundedHive is much more flexible, allowing up to 3 consecutive months without trading before closing the account. The5ers will terminate your account after only 30 days of inactivity.
