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The5ers Review: Rules, Fees, Best and Worst
Score60/100A - High trustTrust 94/100 · rank 1 of 62
By Tanishq Sonawane · Last verified
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Radar profile
60/100
Overall score of the Pro Growth Program - 1-Step 50K plan ($329 for $50K), eight axes weighted equally. Higher is better for the trader.
The5ers
Checked 10 Oct 2026
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First purchase only. The5ers sets the amount. Firm's terms
Claim on The5ers →Figures below are for the The 5%ers - Pro Growth Program - 1-Step 50K plan unless a row says otherwise.
| Challenge fee | $329 |
|---|---|
| Account size | $50K |
| Evaluation | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Profit target | 10% |
| Profit split | 75% (up to 80% on other plans) |
| Max drawdown | 6% static |
| Daily loss limit | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly (14 days) |
| Payout terms | Bi-weekly (14 days) - 14 days |
| Scaling plan | Scale-up plan lifts profit split to 100% (starts 50% Bootcamp/ |
| Account sizes offered | $2.5K-$250K |
| Fee range | $22-$850 |
| Platforms | cTrader, MT5, TradingView |
| Assets | crypto, indices, energy, fx, metals |
| Launched | January 2016 |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
Best
- Fast, reliable payouts
- Overnight and weekend holding allowed
- Responsive email and live-chat support
- Strong scale-up path
Worst / red flags
- Some compliance-related terminations
- Consistency rule feels restrictive
- Pricier than some rivals
- Occasional payout delays and interviews
Trust score
93.8/100
A - High trust · rank 1 of 62
The5ers is a forex/CFD prop firm founded in January 2016 and based in the United Kingdom. We track 21 of its challenges (1-step, 2-step, 3-step), with account sizes of $2.5K-$250K and list fees of $22-$850. Platforms: cTrader, MT5 and TradingView.
Verdict: Highly trusted by traders; a strong pick if its rules fit your style.
All 21 challengesSize, list price, targets and limits for every plan
| Challenge | Size | Score | List price | Target | Max loss | Daily loss | Split | Payouts | Min days | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Growth Program - 1-Step 5K1-step | $5K | 49 | $260 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 50% | 14 days | – | None |
| Pro Growth Program - 1-Step 5K1-step | $5K | 56 | $52 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 75% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Hyper Growth Program - 1-Step 10K1-step | $10K | 49 | $450 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 50% | 14 days | – | None |
| Pro Growth Program - 1-Step 10K1-step | $10K | 57 | $98 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 75% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Hyper Growth Program - 1-Step 20K1-step | $20K | 49 | $850 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 50% | 14 days | – | None |
| Pro Growth Program - 1-Step 20K1-step | $20K | 57 | $189 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 75% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Pro Growth Program - 1-Step 50K1-step | $50K | 60 | $329 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 75% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| Summer Plan - 1-Step 100K1-step | $100K | 64 | $249 | 10% | 6% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 75% | 14 days | – | 50% (Evaluation and Funded) |
| High Stakes Challenge - 2-Steps 2.5K2-step | $2,500 | 64 | $22 | 8% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None listed |
| High Stakes Challenge - 2-Steps 5K2-step | $5K | 66 | $39 | 8% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None |
| High Stakes Challenge - 2-Steps 10K2-step | $10K | 66 | $78 | 8% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None |
| High Stakes Challenge - 2-Steps 25K2-step | $25K | 66 | $195 | 8% / | 10% static | 5% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None |
| High Stakes Challenge - 2-Steps 50K2-step · max payout $3,000 | $50K | 67 | $279 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None |
| High Stakes Challenge - 2-Steps 100K2-step · max payout $4,000 | $100K | 68 | $455 | 8% / | 8% static | 4% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | 3 | None |
| Summer Plan 10/5 - 2-Step 100K2-step · max payout $2,000 | $100K | 70 | $149 | 10% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 75% | 14 days | – | Evaluation: None | Funded: 50% max per day |
| Summer Plan 8/5 - 2-Step 100K2-step · max payout $2,000 | $100K | 70 | $179 | 8% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 75% | 14 days | – | Evaluation: None | Funded: 50% max per day |
| Summer Plan 10/5 - 2-Step 200K2-step · max payout $3,000 | $200K | 68 | $249 | 10% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | Evaluation: None | Funded: 50% max per day |
| Summer Plan 8/5 - 2-Step 200K2-step · max payout $3,000 | $200K | 68 | $279 | 8% / | 10% static | 3% of higher of EOD balance/ | 80% | 14 days | – | Evaluation: None | Funded: 50% max per day |
| Bootcamp Program - 3-Steps *20K3-step · $50 activation | $20K | 56 | $22 | 6% / | 5% static | funded: 4% | None | funded: 3% daily pause | 50% | 14 days | – | None listed |
| Bootcamp Program - 3-Steps *100K3-step · $205 activation | $100K | 56 | $95 | 6% / | 5% static | funded: 4% | None | funded: 3% daily pause | 50% | 14 days | – | None listed |
| Bootcamp Program - 3-Steps *250K3-step · $350 activation | $250K | 56 | $225 | 6% / | 5% static | funded: 4% | None | funded: 3% daily pause | 50% | 14 days | – | None listed |
Data checked 9 October 2026. Prop firms change their rules often, so confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.