The5ers

United Kingdomthe5ers.com

The5ers is one of the longest-established firms in the prop trading industry, offering multiple funding models, no time limits on evaluations, strong scaling potential, and profit splits of up to 100%. Its main drawbacks are relatively conservative leverage and stricter risk-management rules compared with some newer firms.

AssetsForexCryptoCommoditiesIndicesMetalsFutures
PlatformsMT5cTraderMatch-Trader
regionsUsaCanadaUkEuAustraliaMiddle eastAfricaLatamAsiaSoutheast asia

Challenge Programs

3-Step Challenge (6%/6%/6% Target, Static 5%)

AccountStepsTargetDaily lossMax LossSplitPrice
$20,0003 Steps6% / 6% / 6%None5% (Static)50%$22.00$19.80Buy
$100,0003 Steps6% / 6% / 6%None5% (Static)50%$95.00$85.50Buy
$250,0003 Steps6% / 6% / 6%None5% (Static)50%$225.00$202.50Buy

2-Step Challenge (8%/5% Target, Static 10%, 5% Daily Loss)

AccountStepsTargetDaily lossMax LossSplitPrice
$2,5002 Steps8% / 5%5%10% (Static)80%$22.00$19.80Buy
$5,0002 Steps8% / 5%5%10% (Static)80%$39.00$35.10Buy
$10,0002 Steps8% / 5%5%10% (Static)80%$78.00$70.20Buy
$25,0002 Steps8% / 5%5%10% (Static)80%$195.00$175.50Buy

2-Step Challenge (8%/5% Target, Static 10%, 3% Daily Loss)

AccountStepsTargetDaily lossMax LossSplitPrice
$100,0002 Steps8% / 5%3%10% (Static)80%$179.00$161.10Buy
$200,0002 Steps8% / 5%3%10% (Static)80%$279.00$251.10Buy

2-Step Challenge (8%/5% Target, Static 8%)

AccountStepsTargetDaily lossMax LossSplitPrice
$50,0002 Steps8% / 5%4%8% (Static)80%$279.00$251.10Buy
$100,0002 Steps8% / 5%4%8% (Static)80%$455.00$409.50Buy

2-Step Challenge (10%/5% Target, Static 10%)

AccountStepsTargetDaily lossMax LossSplitPrice
$100,0002 Steps10% / 5%3%10% (Static)80%$149.00$134.10Buy
$200,0002 Steps10% / 5%3%10% (Static)80%$249.00$224.10Buy

1-Step Challenge (10% Target, Static 6%) - 50% Split

AccountStepsTargetDaily lossMax LossSplitPrice
$5,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)50%$260.00$234.00Buy
$10,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)50%$450.00$405.00Buy
$20,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)50%$850.00$765.00Buy

1-Step Challenge (10% Target, Static 6%) - 75% Split

AccountStepsTargetDaily lossMax LossSplitPrice
$5,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)75%$52.00$46.80Buy
$10,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)75%$98.00$88.20Buy
$20,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)75%$189.00$170.10Buy
$50,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)75%$329.00$296.10Buy
$100,0001 Step10%3%6% (Static)75%$249.00$224.10Buy

Payment Methods

  • Credit and debit cards
  • Bank transfers
  • PayPal
  • Skrill
  • Neteller
  • Cryptocurrency

Availability may vary by location and payment provider.

Pros & Cons

CREDITS11

  • Established firm operating since 2016
  • Strong industry reputation
  • Multiple funding models
  • Scaling potential up to $4 million
  • Profit splits up to 100%
  • No time limits on evaluations
  • Live-funded accounts
  • Wide range of tradable instruments
  • News trading allowed
  • EAs allowed under standard market conditions
  • Educational resources and trader support

DEBITS5

  • Lower leverage than many competitors
  • Strict risk-management requirements
  • Some challenge fees are relatively high
  • Payouts may be slower than instant-payout competitors
  • Trading rules vary by program

Trading Rules

  • No time limit to complete evaluations
  • Leverage up to 1:30
  • Minimum trading days generally not required
  • Daily and maximum drawdown limits vary by program
  • Account scaling available
  • Funded accounts can scale up to $4 million
  • Consistent risk management is required

Restricted strategies

Arbitrage and latency exploitationCopy trading between unrelated accountsTick or gap manipulationMartingale strategiesGrid strategiesHigh-frequency tradingServer abuse

News trading

  • Allowed

    News trading is allowed under the firm's trading conditions. Traders must still comply with the applicable risk-management and fair-trading rules. Specific rules can vary by program.

Payouts & Trading Costs

Payout frequency
Monthly, bi-weekly or on-demand depending on the program
Processing time
Typically 1-3 business days
Profit split
Up to 100% — 50%-100%, depending on program and performance
Payout routing
Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer, or Hub Credits
Minimum withdrawal
$150
Trading costs
Vary by instrument

Trust & Safety

The5ers has operated since 2016 and has built a strong reputation through long-term industry presence, publicly disclosed trading conditions, structured risk management and funded accounts that can progress through a scaling system. The firm's longer operating history provides a stronger track record than many newer prop firms, although traders should still review the specific rules and payout conditions of the program they choose.

Legal entity
Five Percent Online Ltd. — registered in Israel (Company No. 515864007) and in the United Kingdom (Company No. 12553363)
Regulated
No

The5ers is a proprietary trading firm operating evaluation and funded-trading programs; it is not a regulated retail broker, and challenge fees are not protected by financial compensation schemes. Founded in 2016, it is one of the longer-operating firms in the industry.

Buy Now

Traders should review The5ers' current terms, trading rules and payout conditions on the official website before purchasing.

Trading carries risk. Evaluation programs like this one involve simulated accounts and non-refundable fees; review the firm’s current terms directly before purchasing. This page is informational and not financial advice.