The5ers Challenges
The5ers runs 1 Step + 2 Step + 3 Step challenges with relative equity drawdown. Account sizes range from $2.5K to $250K, with evaluation fees from $22–$850. Trading runs on cTrader, MT5.
The5ers challenge types and pricing
12 active The5ers challenges across 1 step + 2 step + 3 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 12
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% | 50% | Bi-weekly |  520 | |
| $10K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% | 50% | Bi-weekly | 900 | |
| $20K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 6% | 50% | Bi-weekly | 1,700 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 78 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 156 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 390 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 1,090 | |
| $100K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 0% | 5% | 50% | Bi-weekly | 190 | |
| $250K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 0% | 5% | 50% | Bi-weekly | 450 | |
| $2.5K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 44 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 618 | |
| $20K | 3 Step | 6% 6% 6% | 0% | 5% | 50% | Bi-weekly | 44 |
5209001,700781563901,0901904504461844Key trading rules
The rules that shape every The5ers evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
The5ers refunds the challenge fee — typically with the trader's first payout. Confirm the exact terms on The5ers's website before purchase.
Why traders fail The5ers challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to The5ers's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
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Breaching the relative equity drawdown
The5ers's drawdown is relative equity, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
Who The5ers fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
- Traders who build profit unevenly — there is no consistency rule to penalize a standout day.
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Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a The5ers evaluation.
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