Drawdown first
Static, intraday trailing and end-of-day trailing limits create different risk envelopes even when the headline percentage matches.
DESK-RESEARCHED PROFILES
Compare the rules, not the promises.
Six factual profiles compare legal identity, simulated account language, MT5 access, programme targets, drawdown mechanics and material restrictions. Checked 27 July 2026.
FIRMMT5ROUTESACCOUNT ENVIRONMENT
The5ersUnited Kingdom / Israel group disclosures
YesMetaTrader 5 Hedge
3 profiledHyper Growth · High Stakes · Bootcamp
Provider-described evaluation and funded-trader programmes; verify the current contract's simulated/live treatment for the chosen programme.
FTMOCzech Republic
YesMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and cTrader
2 profiled1-Step · 2-Step
FTMO states that its services and accounts are simulated, it is not a broker and it does not accept client deposits.
FundedNextUnited Arab Emirates / group disclosures
Yes, except US usersMT4, MT5, cTrader and Match-Trader; US customers use Match-Trader rather than MT4/MT5
4 profiledStellar 1-Step · Stellar 2-Step · Stellar Lite · Stellar Instant
FundedNext's CFD challenge terms describe virtual trading with no live client orders or client deposits.
Alpha Capital GroupUnited Kingdom
Yes, except US usersMT5, cTrader, DXtrade and TradeLocker; no MT5 for US users
4 profiledAlpha Pro 6 · Alpha Pro 8 · Alpha Pro 10 · Alpha Direct
Terms describe virtual accounts; users do not control live trading funds.
E8 MarketsUnited States
Yes, except US usersTradeLocker, MatchTrader, cTrader and MT5; US users are limited to TradeLocker and MatchTrader
3 profiledE8 Pro Forex · E8 Signature Forex · E8 One
Provider programmes are presented as simulated trading evaluations and performance accounts; verify current terms for each model.
Blue GuardianSaint Lucia
Yes, except US usersMT5, MatchTrader and TradeLocker; no MT5 for US users
3 profiled1-Step Standard · 2-Step Standard · Instant Standard
Provider-described challenge and simulated performance account models; verify the current contract for the exact route.
Restrictions second
News, weekend, EA, copier, holding-time, consistency and Best Day rules can invalidate a strategy that otherwise fits.
Checkout last
Capture the exact programme, add-ons, legal entity, total fee, refund terms and rule version before paying.
COMMERCIAL RESEARCH
Affiliate programmes to evaluate later.
FTMO, FundedNext, Alpha Capital Group, E8 Markets and Blue Guardian publish official partner programmes. WickAtlas has not joined them and these are not referral links. Before any commercial use, the agreement, customer journey and UK promotional perimeter need review.
FTMOFTMO publishes a tiered programme subject to approval and promotional rules.Official programme ↗FundedNextAn official partner programme exists, but official pages conflict on exact tiers; confirm inside an approved agreement.Official programme ↗Alpha Capital GroupOfficial terms describe tiered commissions and first-withdrawal referral conditions.Official programme ↗E8 MarketsOfficial registration currently advertises commission and first-payout conditions; approval and promotional rules apply.Official programme ↗Blue GuardianThe official page publishes tiered terms and a withdrawal threshold; approval and advertising rules apply.Official programme ↗