The5ers Futures vs Topstep
A straight, no-byline futures head-to-head — cost tier, drawdown, payouts and Trustpilot, side by side. Some links are affiliate (labeled below); a listing here doesn’t buy a better verdict.
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| The5ers Futures | Topstep | |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | ★ 4.7 Trustpilot | ★ 3.6 Trustpilot |
| Cost tier | mid | mid |
| Account sizes | $25K, $50K | $50K, $100K, $150K |
| Drawdown type | EOD max loss (no intraday trail) | Trailing intraday |
| Profit split | 80/20 | 90% |
| Payout frequency | Every 14 days · min $150 | On request |
| Min payout | — | $125 |
| Days to payout | — | 5 winning days · 1–3 day processing |
| Rules to watch | 40% per-position consistency rule, First payout capped at 50%, BlackArrow platform only, Day Trade: flat 10 min before close; Swing: no weekend holds, New program (launched Feb 2026) | Trailing intraday drawdown is unforgiving, No $25K option, 50% consistency rule |
Which should you pick?
The5ers Futures carries the stronger Trustpilot score (4.7 vs 3.6) at build time. On profit split they differ (80/20 vs 90%) — check which kicks in at your scaling stage. Both cleared our vetting and both trade futures, so the honest answer is "it depends" — on your market, your rule tolerance, and which checkout screen makes you wince less. Links below go straight to live pricing.
The5ers Futures carries the stronger Trustpilot score (4.7 vs 3.6) at build time. On profit split they differ (80/20 vs 90%) — check which kicks in at your scaling stage. Both cleared our vetting and both trade futures, so the honest answer is "it depends" — on your market, your rule tolerance, and which checkout screen makes you wince less. Links below go straight to live pricing.
Specs from each firm’s checkout (our ground truth) and public pages: The5ers Futures (affiliate), Topstep. Trustpilot scores are third-party, captured at build time. Affiliate links are labeled; they don’t change the verdict.