PROP FIRM COMPARISON

Apex vs The5ers

Side-by-side comparison of Apex and The5ers — drawdown rules, profit targets, splits, restrictions, and which firm fits your trading style.

FUTURES

Apex

US futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdown

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FOREX

The5ers

Traders wanting scaling plans up to $4M

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FeatureApexThe5ers
Daily DrawdownNone (trailing)4%
Max Loss6% trailing4–8%
Profit Target$3,000 ($50K)8% / 5%
Profit Split90%80%
LeverageFutures1:30
Min Trading Days7 days6 days
Max DurationUnlimitedUnlimited
News Trading
Weekend Holding
Scalping
EA / Bots
Price Range$167 – $657$39 – $615
Best ForUS futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdownTraders wanting scaling plans up to $4M

KEY DIFFERENCES

  • Profit split

    Apex wins — Apex 90% vs The5ers 80%

  • News trading

    The5ers wins — The5ers allows it; Apex does not

  • Speed to pass

    Apex wins — Apex requires 7 days, The5ers requires 6 days

WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Choose Apex if:

US futures traders comfortable with trailing drawdown.

How to pass Apex

Choose The5ers if:

Traders wanting scaling plans up to $4M.

How to pass The5ers

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