What you are signing up for
In the world of proprietary trading, an evaluation is a test where you trade with simulated capital to prove you can be profitable while following strict risk rules. If you pass, you gain access to a funded account where you keep a large portion of the gains.
Hyperticks Futures and The5ers Futures focus on the futures market (contracts to buy or sell assets at a future date).
- Hyperticks offers 1-step evaluations like the "Beginner" plan, costing $116 for a $25,000 account. They also offer "Instant" accounts where you skip the test and start earning immediately for a higher upfront fee.
- The5ers Futures offers 1-step evaluations called "Day Trade" or "Swing". Their $25,000 account is significantly cheaper at $59.
Neither firm currently charges an activation fee, which is a common hidden cost in this industry.
How hard each one is
The difficulty is defined by your profit target (the amount you must earn to pass) and the drawdown (the maximum loss allowed before your account is closed).
- Hyperticks Futures: In the $50,000 Beginner plan, you must earn $2,500. The risk limit is a $2,125 "trailing End-of-Day" drawdown. "Trailing" means the loss limit follows your account balance upward as you make profits, but "End-of-Day" (EOD) means this limit only updates once the trading day finishes, which is more forgiving than limits that move in real-time.
- The5ers Futures: They require a 6% profit target ($1,500 for a $25,000 account). Their drawdown is fixed at 4% ($1,000 on a $25,000 account) and also uses the EOD trailing method.
How long it takes
Prop firms often have minimum trading days to ensure your success isn't just a stroke of luck.
- Hyperticks: You must have at least 5 winning days to pass the evaluation. There is no maximum time limit, so you can take as many months as you need.
- The5ers: You can theoretically pass in just 1 day if you hit the target, provided you follow the consistency rules. Like Hyperticks, there is no expiration date for your challenge.
Where beginners fail
Most beginners lose their accounts due to the consistency rule or news trading restrictions.
A consistency rule prevents you from passing the evaluation with one single "lucky" trade; your profits must be spread out.
- Hyperticks requires that no single day accounts for more than 35-40% of your total profit.
- The5ers has a 40% per-position consistency rule, meaning one trade cannot represent nearly half of your target.
Additionally, Hyperticks prohibits opening new trades 5 minutes before and after high-impact economic news. The5ers is more flexible, allowing news trading but prohibiting "holding overnight" (keeping trades open while the market is closed) unless you choose their specific "Swing" plan.
What happens if you make it
Once you are funded, you receive a profit split (the percentage of gains you keep).
- Hyperticks: You keep 90% of the profits. Withdrawals are processed via Rise or Crypto. However, there are caps on how much you can take out during the first few months (e.g., $1,100 for a 25k account).
- The5ers: You keep 80%. They offer Rise, Crypto, and Bank Transfers. Their withdrawal limits are also capped initially ($1,250 for a 25k account).
Regarding platforms, Hyperticks is more versatile, offering TradingView and several professional DOM (Depth of Market) tools. The5ers is restricted to the BlackArrow platform.
If it is your first time
If you are a complete beginner, The5ers Futures is the more logical choice for a first attempt. Their $25,000 account costs almost half as much as Hyperticks ($59 vs $116), making the cost of failure much lower.
However, if you are already comfortable with TradingView and want the highest possible payout percentage (90%), Hyperticks Futures is a superior long-term option, especially because they offer "Booster Tokens" to restore progress if you make a mistake.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $50,000 account, Hyperticks or The5ers?
The5ers is cheaper for this size. A $50,000 "Day Trade" challenge at The5ers costs $100, while the "Beginner" evaluation at Hyperticks costs $156. This makes The5ers a more budget-friendly entry point for new traders.
Can I use TradingView with both Hyperticks and The5ers?
No, only Hyperticks supports TradingView. Hyperticks allows you to use various platforms including TradingView, Volumetrica, and ATAS. In contrast, The5ers requires all futures traders to use their specific BlackArrow platform.
Which firm offers a higher profit split, Hyperticks or The5ers?
Hyperticks offers a higher profit split of 90% for the trader in its standard programs. The5ers provides an 80% profit split across all its funded futures accounts.
What are the consistency rules for Hyperticks versus The5ers?
Hyperticks uses a daily consistency rule where no single day can exceed 35% to 40% of the total profit during the evaluation. The5ers uses a 40% per-position consistency rule, meaning a single trade's profit cannot exceed 40% of the total accumulated profits.
