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Up to 100% trader reward split, depending on model and reward cycle.

$400,000 shared maximum allocation across active Evaluation, Master, and Prime accounts; Prime capital can scale toward $2 million.

Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, daily, or on-demand depending on the model and selected reward structure.

Up to 90% trader / 10% firm on Nitro (first $10,000 at 90%, then 80%); 100% on Nitro X (with 50% buffer rule); 70% on 2-Step Plus; 50%-80% progressive on Instant Standard; 80% on Instant Plus/Pro

$300,000 per account; maximum allocation varies by program type

On-demand after eligibility; average under 20 minutes; 24-hour guarantee or double reward plus free account

Up to 100% trader profit share depending on program and scaling level

Up to $500,000 on High Stakes through scaling

The5ers currently states an average payout time of 16 hours on its website, while payout timing can depend on eligibility, verification, payment method, and individual circumstances.

80% trader / 20% firm base; up to 90% with scale-up; up to 95% with add-ons on select CFD models. 70% to 80% on Stellar Instant. 80% to 90% on Futures.

Up to $4 million on Stellar Challenge CFD accounts through scaling. Up to $2 million on Stellar Instant. Up to $750,000 on Futures.

24-hour processing guarantee with $1,000 bonus if delayed. Stellar 1-Step: 5 business days per cycle. Stellar 2-Step and Lite: first cycle 21 days, subsequent cycles 14 days. Stellar Instant: 14 days first cycle, then on-demand. Futures: varies by program.

80% trader / 20% firm base (2-Step), 90% trader / 10% firm (1-Step and after Scaling Plan)

$200,000 initial allocation; up to $2,000,000 via Scaling Plan

First payout after 14 calendar days from first trade on funded account; on-demand thereafter; processed within 1 to 2 business days