Summary
Founded in 2016, The5ers is one of the oldest prop firms still operating. Its speciality: growing traders' accounts, level after level, up to $4 million in capital.
The best choice for a consistent trader who wants to grow capital over time.
Overview
With more than 260,000 traders, a team of 170 across 24 countries and multiple awards for customer support, The5ers is a safe choice. It has survived every wave of closures that shook the industry.
Programs
Three paths: High Stakes (2 steps, the most popular), Hyper Growth (1 step, 10% target, 3% daily loss, 6% max loss) and Bootcamp (3 steps, the cheapest to start).
On High Stakes you need at least three profitable days per phase, a profitable day meaning at least 0.5% in closed profit.
Scaling
This is where The5ers outclasses the competition. Each level reached increases account size and profit share, up to 100%. A consistent trader can target $4M in capital without retaking a challenge.
The first payout comes about 14 days after the first funded trade, then every two weeks. The minimum withdrawal is $250.
Challenges and conditions
- Price
- $491
- Target
- 8% + 5%
- Daily loss
- 5%
- Max loss
- 10%
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Price
- Varies
- Target
- 10%
- Daily loss
- 3%
- Max loss
- 6%
- Profit split
- 75 → 100%
| Payout frequency | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|
| Payout speed | ≈ 14 days for the first |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Metals |
| Platforms | MT5 |
Public prices excluding promotions, verified in October 2026. Conditions change: check the official site before buying.
Trading rules
| News trading | Orders banned ±2 min |
|---|---|
| EAs and bots | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Allowed (watch swap costs) |
| Max leverage | 1:100 |
| Minimum days | 3 profitable days per phase |
| Time limit | No limit |
| Minimum withdrawal | $250 |
Rules checked in October 2026. Check any point not listed here in the firm's official terms.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- 10 years of history
- Scaling up to $4M
- 3 programs for every profile
- Award-winning support
Weaknesses
- MT5 only
- 3% daily loss on Hyper Growth
- No permanent promo code
Who is it for?
A good fit if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want to target very large capital
- Value a long track record
Avoid if you…
- Want cTrader or MT4
- Trade very aggressively (tight daily loss on Hyper Growth)
The5ers against competitors
The5ers | Funding Pips | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YourFunding score | 8.8/10 | 9.2/10 | 9.0/10 |
| From | $491 | $399 | ≈ $499 |
| Profit split | 80 → 100% | Up to 100% | 80 → 90% |
| Payout frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly to monthly | After 14 days, then on demand |
| Max capital | $4M | $400K | $200K |
| Founded | 2016 | 2022 | 2015 |
| Platforms | MT5 | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Rules | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Price | 8.0 | 9.6 | 7.4 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Reputation | 9.3 | 9.1 | 9.8 |
Score breakdown
FAQ The5ers
How far can you scale at The5ers?
Up to $4M in capital through the scaling plan, with a split that can reach 100%.
Which program should I choose?
High Stakes for a classic 2-step format, Hyper Growth to move fast, Bootcamp to start on a small budget.
When is the first payout?
About 14 days after the first trade on the funded account.







