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Each factor scored 0-10 then weighted into the composite. Bars are color-saturated for the winner of each row, dimmed for the runner-up. Weights from the published methodology.
Bucket scores are factor-weighted averages within each methodology bucket. Auto-generated from the raw data above — regenerated on every refresh.
On Safety (Trust, Payouts, Regulatory), FundedNext wins narrowly. Years operating, identified leadership, Trustpilot footprint, and verified payout volume add up in FundedNext's favor. If counterparty risk is your top concern, the safer pick is FundedNext.
On Terms (Profit Split, Challenge Difficulty, Rule Flexibility, Value for Price), FundedNext wins slightly. Lower entry fee per $1k of funding, looser challenge structure, or better trader permissions tilt this bucket. The trader-facing economics favor FundedNext.
On Execution & Growth (Trading Conditions, Scaling Potential, Customer Support), FundedNext wins narrowly. Platform variety, scaling cap, and support responsiveness combined. If you're planning to scale beyond the initial account size, FundedNext gives you more headroom.
On Social Proof (Community Sentiment), The5ers Futures wins narrowly. Independent reviewer consensus across Reddit, Discord, and YouTube, combined with Trustpilot trajectory. The5ers Futures has the more positive community signal right now.
Each account scored individually with our account-level methodology (re-weights factors 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 using account-specific data). Compare apples-to-apples by size and program type.
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