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Side-by-side: drawdown, payouts, pricing, platforms. The5ers uses EOD-trailing (no lock), Brightfunded uses EOD-trailing + lock — these are different beasts.
| Dimension | The5ers | Brightfunded |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown mechanic | EOD-trailing (no lock) | EOD-trailing + lock |
| Cheapest eval | $22 | — |
| Profit split | 100% | Up to 100% (15% paid on evalua |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly | On demand, processed within 1 |
| Max funding | $4,000,000 | $400k |
| Max payout | — | — |
| Assets | Forex, Futures | Forex, Crypto |
| Platforms | cTrader, MT5, BlackArrow | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade |
| Payout methods | Crypto, Rise | Crypto, Wire / Bank Transfer |
| Promo code | 7QHKBHSAQV | NOV15 (15% off) |
| Paul-tested | Research-based | Research-based |
The5ers uses EOD-trailing (no lock) while Brightfunded uses EOD-trailing + lock. Your risk approach needs to adjust when switching.
MLL trails end-of-day equity-high forever — no lock. Intraday drops forgiven, profitable days raise floor permanently.
MLL trails up at end-of-day until it reaches starting balance, then locks. Intraday drops don't reset.
The5ers offers 4 plans. Brightfunded offers 6 plans.
Pricing varies by plan and promo. Both firms run regular discounts — The5ers via code 7QHKBHSAQV, Brightfunded via code NOV15 (15% off).
The5ers uses EOD-trailing (no lock). Brightfunded uses EOD-trailing + lock. These are fundamentally different — your risk model needs to change when switching between them.
The5ers: 100%. Brightfunded: Up to 100% (15% paid on evalua.
The5ers is research-based on this site — Paul has not yet completed a full evaluation cycle there. Brightfunded is research-based — see the main review for the data sourcing methodology.
Yes. Different prop firms have no shared compliance — running them in parallel is the standard playbook for funded traders looking to diversify firm-risk. Track each firm's rule changes independently.
The5ers payout cadence: Bi-weekly. Brightfunded: On demand, processed within 1 . Method matters too — Wise and Plaid typically beat ACH and wire by 1-2 days.
No cross-firm compliance overlap. Each firm 1099s independently for US residents. Cross-firm copy-trading rules only matter inside a single firm's account family.
Drawdown mechanic comes first. Brightfunded offers lock-protection on first profits — favors traders who scale slow. After mechanic, evaluate payout speed and your strategy's drawdown profile.
