The short answer
The choice depends on your platform preference and urgency: FXIFY Futures offers instant funding and the industry-standard NinjaTrader/TradingView suite, but uses a monthly subscription for evaluations. The5ers Futures requires an evaluation and uses the BlackArrow platform exclusively, but offers a one-time fee and a scaling plan up to $500,000.
Where they actually differ
- Platforms (Tech): FXIFY provides full flexibility with NinjaTrader, TradingView, and Tradovate. The5ers is restricted to the BlackArrow platform.
- Entry Model (Price): FXIFY offers a "Straight to Sim Live" instant funding option (one-time fee). Its evaluation accounts, however, are billed monthly. The5ers only offers evaluations, but they are paid via a single one-time fee.
- Profit Split (Payout): The5ers offers a flat 80% split. FXIFY uses a tiered system that starts at 60% and increases to 100% by the fifth payout.
- Growth (Scaling): The5ers has a clear scaling plan where buying power increases by 5% for every 10% profit milestone. FXIFY does not offer a scaling program.
- Overnight Trading (Styles): The5ers has a specific "Swing" plan that allows limited overnight exposure. FXIFY strictly prohibits holding positions overnight or over the weekend across all accounts.
- Risk Parameters (Risk): Both use EOD Drawdown, but FXIFY also enforces a mandatory daily drawdown limit on all accounts, whereas The5ers focuses on the 4% EOD trailing limit.
Where they are basically the same
- Payout Frequency: Both firms allow withdrawals every 14 days.
- Expert Advisors: Both prohibit the use of EAs and algorithmic trading.
- News Trading: Both firms allow trading during news events.
- Consistency Rules: Both apply consistency rules (roughly 40%) to ensure stable trading performance.
- Instruments: Both are dedicated futures firms focusing on CME-regulated products.
Pick this one if
Choose FXIFY Futures if:
- You want to skip the evaluation and get funded instantly.
- You refuse to trade on anything other than NinjaTrader or TradingView.
- You are confident in reaching 5+ payouts to unlock the 100% profit split.
Choose The5ers Futures if:
- You want a one-time fee without recurring monthly subscriptions.
- You are looking for a long-term scaling plan to manage more capital.
- You need to hold positions overnight (via the Swing plan).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for a $50k account, FXIFY Futures or The5ers Futures?
It depends on your speed. The5ers Futures costs a one-time fee of $100 for the Day Trade $50k plan. FXIFY Futures costs $89 per month for a Standard $50k evaluation. If you pass in the first month, FXIFY is slightly cheaper, but if you take longer, The5ers becomes significantly more cost-effective as there are no recurring fees.
Can I use TradingView on both FXIFY Futures and The5ers Futures?
No. FXIFY Futures supports TradingView, NinjaTrader, and Tradovate. The5ers Futures is only compatible with the BlackArrow platform, meaning you cannot connect your The5ers account to TradingView.
Which firm offers a better profit split, FXIFY Futures or The5ers Futures?
The5ers Futures offers a consistent 80% split from the start. FXIFY Futures uses a tiered structure: you start with only 60% of profits, but this increases with each payout (70%, 80%, 90%) until you reach 100% from the fifth payout onwards.
Is instant funding available on both FXIFY Futures and The5ers Futures?
No, only FXIFY Futures offers instant funding through its "Straight to Sim Live" plans, where you pay a one-time activation fee (e.g., $199 for $15k) to start earning immediately. The5ers Futures requires all traders to pass a one-step evaluation before accessing a funded account.
