About The5ers
The5ers, based in the United Kingdom and established January 2016, is a CFD firm offering 2 Steps, 3 Steps, and 1 Step programs. Account sizes range from $5,000 to $250,000. Platforms supported include MT5 and cTrader. Tradable instruments include Forex, Metals, and Indices, and leverage varies across programs with reported examples such as Hyper Growth at 1:30, Bootcamp at 1:10, and High Stakes at 1:100. The firm has a 4.8/5 review score based on 1,084 reviews. The5ers operates multiple evaluation pathways with program-specific account sizes and leverage options.
The5ers Key Information
The5ers Quick Stats
The5ers Trading Rules
News Trading Details: Allows news trading, but strictly prohibits opening new positions or placing pending orders 2 minutes before and 2 minutes after high-impact news releases, specifically for High Stakes programs. Profits from trades executed within this 4-minute window will be deducted, while losses are kept. Bracket strategies are prohibited.
Drawdown Basis: Equity
Drawdown Measurement: Relative
The5ers Funding and Account Options
The5ers Available Instruments
The5ers Payout Policy
The5ers Scaling Plan
The5ers Banned Countries (30)
The5ers Challenge Types and Costs
The5ers offers 1-step and 2-step and 3-step programs with account sizes from $3K to $250K, with evaluation fees ranging from $22 to $850.
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2 step
3 step
Compare every The5ers challenge tier
Profit targets, drawdowns, fees and payouts side-by-side.
Evaluation fee is refunded after a successful payout.
The5ers Real Trader Results and Payouts
Verified trader feedback, payout cadence and the policies that determine how often you can withdraw profits at The5ers.
Payout policy at a glance
- First payout available after 14 days of trading.
- Payouts cycle on a Bi-weekly schedule.
- Withdrawals process in 1-3 business days.
- Minimum withdrawal amount: $150.
- Supported payout methods: Bank Transfer, Crypto, Riseworks.
The5ers Trading Rules Deep Dive
The fine print that decides whether traders pass or breach. Each rule below uses The5ers's specific values.
The5ers Scaling Plan and Long-Term Growth
How your account grows once you're funded with The5ers, and where the profit split ceiling sits.
How scaling works at The5ers
Conditions: 10% profit target is achieved
Increment: 50% up to 100% Increase
Maximum of 4 concurrent accounts permitted.
How The5ers Compares
Where The5ers outperforms typical prop firms — and where its rules are stricter than the industry average.
The5ers strengths
- High profit split ceiling (100%) versus a typical 80% industry standard.
- Fast first payout — available after 14 days versus the typical 30-day minimum.
- Quick payout processing (1-3 business days).
- Evaluation fee is refundable after a successful payout.
- Scaling plan grows accounts up to $4.0M.
- US traders are accepted.
- No consistency rule — your best day does not cap your total profit.
Things to watch out for
- 30 banned countries — verify your jurisdiction before purchasing.
- KYC verification is required before payouts.
The5ers pricing starts from $22 and goes up to $850.
Use The5ers's active discounts to lower the entry cost.
The5ers Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions traders ask about The5ers.