MetaTrader 5 is the platform most forex and crypto prop firms offer. These are the best MT5 prop firms, the top picks in every market where MT5 is offered, with the price, profit split, payout cycle and Trustpilot score pulled live from our reviews of 63 prop firms.
Up to 5 per marketOnly firms with MT5No paid rankings
MT5 firms onlyEvery card lists a firm that offers MT5. Firms without it are left out.
Price and split shownEach card shows the all-in price, profit split and payout cycle.
Proven payoutsTrustpilot score carries the most weight, so platform support alone does not win.
Highlighted: lowest all-in price. Only firms that offer MT5 are listed. The rank is Trustpilot and all-in price, with profit split and payout speed as smaller factors.
Highlighted: lowest all-in price. Only firms that offer MT5 are listed. The rank is Trustpilot and all-in price, with profit split and payout speed as smaller factors.
Each pick shows one program, the one that fits this guide best, and every price, rule and check on it belongs to that program. Entry price is its cheapest $100K checkout price after the current discount. Lowest all-in adds any activation fee and compares every route, including one-time payment options. Figures come live from each firm’s review and change with every sale.
What to check at an MT5 prop firm
The platform is the same everywhere, but the firm behind it is not. These are the things that change from one MT5 firm to the next.
1. EA and strategy rules
MT5 makes automation easy, so firms are specific about what they allow. Check whether EAs are permitted on the program you buy and which strategies are banned, such as high-frequency trading, latency arbitrage or copy trading between accounts. Each card shows whether EAs are allowed.
2. Spreads, commissions and execution
Each firm connects MT5 to its own liquidity, so costs differ. A few dollars per lot adds up fast if you trade often. The firm reviews list commissions by asset.
3. Leverage and instruments
MT5 can carry forex, indices, metals, crypto and stocks, but each firm picks what it offers and how much leverage it gives. Check the leverage on the assets you trade, not only on forex.
4. Drawdown and trading rules
The rules matter more than the platform. Check the drawdown type, any consistency rule and whether you can hold trades overnight and over the weekend.
5. Access in your country
MT5 access depends on the firm and the region. Some firms offer MT5 to most clients and a different platform to US traders, so check the checkout before you pay.
The questions traders ask before choosing an MT5 prop firm.
Which prop firms offer MT5?
MT5 is one of the most widely offered platforms in forex and crypto prop trading. Each market tab above lists up to five firms that offer MT5, ranked with the price, profit split and payout cycle on every card. The list updates automatically from our reviews, so a firm drops off if it stops offering MT5.
Can I trade futures on MT5 at a prop firm?
Rarely. US futures prop firms almost always run on platforms like Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic or TradingView instead. If you trade futures, see the Tradovate and NinjaTrader guides.
Can I use Expert Advisors on MT5 at a prop firm?
Most MT5 firms allow EAs, but many ban specific strategies such as high-frequency trading, latency arbitrage, grid or martingale systems, or copying trades between accounts. Your EA also has to respect the same drawdown and daily loss limits as manual trading. Each card shows whether EAs are allowed, and each review lists the banned strategies.
Is MT5 better than MT4 for prop trading?
For most traders, yes. MT5 runs faster, has more timeframes and a built-in economic calendar, and far more prop firms offer it than MT4. MT4 indicators and EAs don’t run on MT5 without being rewritten, so check that first. The MT4 guide lists firms that still offer MT4.
Is MT5 or cTrader better for a prop firm challenge?
Both work well. MT5 has the bigger library of indicators and EAs, while cTrader has a cleaner layout and detailed order handling. Many firms offer both, so you can pick when you set up the account. See the cTrader guide.
Do spreads and execution differ between MT5 firms?
Yes. Every firm connects MT5 to its own liquidity provider, so spreads, commissions and fill quality vary even on the same platform. Each review lists the commissions, and a free trial or the smallest account size is the cheapest way to test execution.
Is MT5 available in every country?
Not always. MetaQuotes has limited MT5 access for some firms and regions, especially for US traders, so a firm may offer MT5 to some clients and another platform to others. Check the firm’s checkout for your country before you buy.
How are these firms ranked?
Only firms that offer MT5 are included. They are ranked on Trustpilot score and all-in price, with profit split and payout speed as smaller factors. No firm pays for a spot. Browse every other guide in the Best Prop Firms hub.
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