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The5ers
Crypto SupportedUK-based prop firm est. 2016 (10 years). Up to $4M funded. 5+ models (Bootcamp 3-step, High Stakes 2-step, Hyper/Pro Growth 1-step, Instant). $5K-$250K accounts. 4.7/5 Trustpilot (34K+ reviews). MT5, cTrader, TradingView. Private equity backed. CEO: Saul Lokier.
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Max Leverage
Up to 1:100 (High Stakes FX), 1:30 (other programs FX), 1:25 (Metals/Indices), 1:0.6-1:2 (Crypto)
Max Account
$20K base, $4M scale
Profit Split
100%
Payout Speed
Varies by program; bank transfer, crypto, Hub Credit, Riseworks
Crypto Pairs
Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Crypto, Other Commodities (CFDs)
Execution
Simulated (CFD trading via commercial liquidity provider)
Overview
The5ers (also known as The 5%ers) is one of the most established and respected proprietary trading firms in the industry, founded in January 2016 and headquartered in the United Kingdom. Led by CEO Saul Lokier, the firm has been operating for over 10 years and celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2026. The5ers is backed by a private equity fund and allows traders to manage up to $4,000,000 in funded capital.
The5ers holds an "Excellent" rating on Trustpilot with a 4.7-star rating across 34,336 reviews, making it one of the most reviewed and trusted prop firms in the industry. The firm has received awards and recognition from major financial media outlets including FXStreet, TalkMarkets, FXMag, MoneyShow, Investing.com, and FXEmpire.
The firm's mission is to "turn your passion into a trading career" by qualifying traders through a private equity fund. The5ers offers multiple evaluation models to suit different trading styles: Bootcamp (3-step), High Stakes (2-step), Hyper Growth (1-step), Pro Growth (1-step), and Instant Funding. Account sizes range from $5,000 to $250,000, with the ability to scale up to $4M through consistent performance.
The5ers is built on three core pillars: Fair Play First (a commitment to honesty, clarity, and full transparency), Prime Trading Conditions (industry-leading spreads with scaling up to $4M), and 24/7 Support & Guidance (dedicated to making traders better, day in and day out). The firm supports trading across Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Crypto, and Other Commodities via MT5, cTrader, and TradingView platforms.
Features & Offerings
Challenge Programs
The5ers offers multiple evaluation models designed to match different trading styles, risk tolerances, and experience levels. Each program has distinct rules for profit targets, drawdown, and daily loss handling.
1. Bootcamp (3-Step Model)
A three-step evaluation designed for consistent, disciplined traders. The most structured program with mandatory stop-loss requirements.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Steps | 3 evaluation steps |
| Profit Target | 6% per step (5% funded target) |
| Max Loss | 5% per step (4% funded) |
| Daily Rule | 3% daily pause (funded only, soft breach) |
| Stop-Loss | Mandatory (within 3 minutes, max 2% risk per position) |
| Violations | 5 risk violations = automatic account termination |
| Copy Trading | Not allowed between Bootcamp accounts |
| Best For | Consistent, disciplined traders |
2. High Stakes (2-Step Model)
A two-step evaluation with the highest leverage (1:100) and widest total drawdown buffer, but the strictest daily termination rule. Designed for experienced intraday traders and scalpers.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Steps | 2 evaluation steps |
| Profit Target | 8-10% Step 1, 5% Step 2 |
| Max Loss | 10% overall (widest buffer) |
| Daily Rule | 5% daily loss terminates account immediately (no recovery) |
| Min Profitable Days | 3 per step (0.5% of initial balance) |
| Leverage | 1:100 (FX) — highest in The5ers lineup |
| Profit Split | 80% upon funding |
| Time Limit | None |
| News Trading | 2 min before/after high-impact news prohibited |
| Copy Trading | Allowed (with limitations) |
| Best For | Experienced intraday traders, scalpers, high-frequency |
3. Hyper Growth (1-Step Model)
A single-step evaluation with a soft daily pause (suspends day only, no termination). Flexible for active traders and swing/position traders.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Steps | 1 evaluation step |
| Profit Target | 10% |
| Max Loss | 6% stop-out |
| Daily Rule | 3% daily pause (suspends day only, soft breach) |
| Overnight/Weekend | Permitted |
| News Trading | Allowed (except bracket strategies) |
| Copy Trading | Allowed (with limitations, not above $500K) |
| Best For | Active traders, flexible styles, swing/position traders |
4. Pro Growth (1-Step Model)
A single-step evaluation similar to Hyper Growth but with a stricter daily loss rule — reaching the daily limit terminates the account. For traders seeking a higher starting profit split.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Steps | 1 evaluation step |
| Profit Target | 10% |
| Max Loss | 6% stop-out |
| Daily Rule | 3% daily loss terminates account |
| Best For | Traders seeking higher starting profit split |
5. Instant Funding
Skip the evaluation step entirely and start trading with a funded account right away. Available for Hyper Growth.
6. Summer Plan (Seasonal)
Seasonal promotional plans with 1-step and 2-step variants. Features a 50% best day consistency rule (evaluation and funded for 1-step; funded only for 2-step).
Program Comparison at a Glance
| Program | Model | Profit Target | Max Loss | Daily Rule | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootcamp | 3-Step | 6% per step | 5% per step | 3% daily pause (funded) | Consistent, disciplined traders |
| High Stakes | 2-Step | 8-10% / 5% | 10% overall | 5% terminates account | Experienced intraday traders |
| Hyper Growth | 1-Step | 10% | 6% stop-out | 3% suspends day only | Active traders, flexible styles |
| Pro Growth | 1-Step | 10% | 6% stop-out | 3% terminates account | Higher starting split seekers |
Trading Platforms
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | All programs |
| cTrader | All programs |
| TradingView | All programs |
Trading Instruments & Leverage
| Asset Class | 1-Step | 2-Steps (High Stakes) | 3-Steps (Bootcamp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forex | 1:30 | 1:100 | 1:30 |
| Metals | 1:25 | 1:25 | 1:25 |
| Indices | 1:25 | 1:25 | 1:25 |
| Energy | 1:1.5 | 1:5 | n/a |
| Crypto | 1:0.6 | 1:2 | 1:0.6 |
| Other Commodities | 1:1.5 | n/a | 1:1.5 |
Commissions
- Forex: $4 per Standard Lot
- Metals: Percentage-based commission
- Indices: No commissions
- Energy: Percentage-based commission
- Crypto: Percentage-based commission
- Other Commodities: Percentage-based commission
Trading Rules
News Trading
- Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, Bootcamp, Summer Plans: News trading allowed except for bracket strategies around news
- High Stakes: Executing orders 2 minutes before until 2 minutes after high-impact news is prohibited
Copy Trading
- High Stakes & Hyper Growth: Allowed with limitations (not above $500K under management)
- External accounts: Allowed if the account belongs to the same trader; third-party copy trading not allowed
- Bootcamp: Copy trading not allowed between two Bootcamp accounts
Expert Advisors (EAs)
- Allowed if aligned with terms and conditions
- Required: EA must set a Stop Loss (SL) order on every position
- Prohibited EA functions: Copy trades from others' signals, tick scalping, latency arbitrage, reverse arbitrage, hedge arbitrage, emulators
- Enforcement: Violating accounts will be canceled, banned, and not refunded
Bootcamp-Specific Rules
- Stop-loss: Mandatory for all positions, must be set within 3 minutes
- Risk limit: SL must not risk more than 2% of account balance per position
- Daily pause: 3% daily pause is a "soft breach" during funded stage
- Violations: 5 risk violations lead to automatic account termination
Prohibited Practices
- One-sided bets (consistent positions in one direction without analysis)
- Arbitrage (exploitation of price discrepancies or glitches)
- Bracket strategy (pending orders around high-impact news)
- System exploitation (taking advantage of system errors or delays)
- Overleveraging or overexposure to single/correlated instruments
- Position sizing inconsistency (substantially larger/smaller positions than typical)
Payment & Payout Methods
Payment Methods
- Apple Pay
- Bank Transfer
- Credit/Debit Card
- Crypto
- Google Pay
- PayPal
Payout Methods
- Bank Transfer
- Crypto
- Hub Credit
- Riseworks
Real Trader Results
The5ers showcases real trader payout stories on its homepage:
- Van. T — $98,038 in payouts
- Majd H. — $36,005 in payouts
- Alexandre T. — $21,769 in payouts
- Furkan K. — $20,206 in payouts
- Sandrina R. — $20,116 in payouts
- Luke — $18,754 in payouts
- Joseph — $16,754 in payouts
- Dimitrios H. — $15,315 in payouts
- Rob D. — $13,776 in payouts
Key Statistics
- Founded: January 2016 (10 years in operation)
- Headquarters: United Kingdom
- CEO: Saul Lokier
- Trustpilot: 4.7/5, 34,336 reviews (Excellent)
- Max Funded Capital: Up to $4,000,000
- Account Sizes: $5,000 to $250,000
- Challenge Models: 5+ (Bootcamp, High Stakes, Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, Instant Funding)
- Platforms: MT5, cTrader, TradingView
- Instruments: Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Crypto, Other Commodities (CFDs)
- Profit Split: Starts at 80% (varies by program)
- Payment Methods: Apple Pay, Bank Transfer, Card, Crypto, Google Pay, PayPal
Pros
- ✓Established in 2016 — one of the oldest and most trusted prop firms (10 years)
- ✓Up to $4,000,000 in funded capital — highest scaling potential in the industry
- ✓Excellent Trustpilot rating (4.7/5, 34,336 reviews) — massive trader trust
- ✓Backed by a private equity fund — institutional credibility
- ✓Multiple evaluation models (5+) for different trading styles
- ✓High Stakes offers 1:100 leverage — highest among The5ers programs
- ✓Hyper Growth has soft daily pause (no termination) — forgiving for active traders
- ✓Overnight and weekend holds permitted (Hyper Growth) — flexible for swing traders
- ✓No time limit on evaluations — trade at your own pace
- ✓Multiple platforms: MT5, cTrader, TradingView
- ✓Broad instrument coverage: Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Crypto, Commodities
- ✓Multiple payment methods including PayPal and Apple Pay
- ✓Real trader payout stories with verified amounts (up to $98,038)
- ✓Awards from major financial media (FXStreet, Investing.com, FXEmpire, etc.)
- ✓24/7 support and guidance
- ✓Fair Play First commitment to transparency
- ✓10% off + free account offer available with code MATCH
- ✓Instant Funding option available (skip evaluation)
Cons
- ✕Bootcamp has mandatory stop-loss within 3 minutes — restrictive for some strategies
- ✕Bootcamp max 2% risk per position — limits position sizing
- ✕Bootcamp 5 risk violations = automatic termination — strict enforcement
- ✕High Stakes 5% daily loss terminates account immediately (no recovery) — unforgiving
- ✕High Stakes requires 3 minimum profitable days per step — slower evaluation
- ✕High Stakes prohibits trading 2 min before/after high-impact news — restricts news traders
- ✕Pro Growth 3% daily loss terminates account (vs Hyper Growth's soft pause)
- ✕Default profit split starts at 80% — not the highest in the industry
- ✕Crypto leverage is very low (1:0.6 to 1:2) — limits crypto trading
- ✕Energy leverage is very low (1:1.5 to 1:5) — limits energy trading
- ✕Copy trading not allowed between Bootcamp accounts
- ✕Copy trading limited above $500K under management
- ✕EAs must have stop-loss on every position — no exceptions
- ✕Prohibited practices list is extensive (bracket strategies, arbitrage, etc.)
- ✕Account sizes max out at $250,000 per challenge (though scaling goes to $4M)
- ✕Summer Plan has 50% best day consistency rule — limits profit concentration
- ✕UK-based — may have different regulatory considerations for some traders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The5ers?
The5ers (The 5%ers) is a proprietary trading firm founded in January 2016 and headquartered in the United Kingdom. Led by CEO Saul Lokier and backed by a private equity fund, it's one of the oldest and most established prop firms in the industry with over 10 years of operation. The5ers allows traders to manage up to $4,000,000 in funded capital and holds an Excellent Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5 across 34,336 reviews. The firm offers multiple evaluation models (Bootcamp, High Stakes, Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, Instant Funding) with account sizes from $5,000 to $250,000.
What challenge models does The5ers offer?
The5ers offers five+ evaluation models: (1) Bootcamp — 3-step with 6% target per step, 5% max loss, mandatory stop-loss; (2) High Stakes — 2-step with 8-10%/5% targets, 10% max loss, 5% daily loss terminates, 1:100 leverage; (3) Hyper Growth — 1-step with 10% target, 6% max loss, 3% daily pause (soft breach); (4) Pro Growth — 1-step with 10% target, 3% daily loss terminates; (5) Instant Funding — skip evaluation. There are also seasonal Summer Plans with 1-step and 2-step variants.
What is the maximum funded capital at The5ers?
The5ers allows traders to scale up to $4,000,000 in funded capital through consistent performance. Initial challenge account sizes range from $5,000 to $250,000, with the ability to grow significantly through the firm's scaling plan.
What is the Bootcamp program at The5ers?
Bootcamp is The5ers' 3-step evaluation model designed for consistent, disciplined traders. It requires a 6% profit target per step with a 5% max loss per step. Key rules include mandatory stop-loss on all positions (set within 3 minutes, max 2% risk per position), a 3% daily pause (soft breach in funded stage), and 5 risk violations lead to automatic account termination. Copy trading is not allowed between Bootcamp accounts.
What is the High Stakes program at The5ers?
High Stakes is The5ers' 2-step evaluation for experienced intraday traders and scalpers. It features 8-10% profit target in Step 1 and 5% in Step 2, with a 10% overall max loss (the widest buffer). The critical rule is the 5% daily loss limit — reaching it terminates the account immediately with no recovery. It offers the highest leverage at 1:100 for Forex, requires 3 minimum profitable days per step, and starts at 80% profit split. News trading is prohibited 2 minutes before/after high-impact news.
What is the difference between Hyper Growth and Pro Growth?
Both are 1-step evaluations with a 10% profit target and 6% max loss. The key difference is the daily loss rule: Hyper Growth has a 3% daily pause that only suspends the day (soft breach, no termination), while Pro Growth's 3% daily loss terminates the account entirely. Hyper Growth is more forgiving for active traders, while Pro Growth is for traders seeking a higher starting profit split who can manage risk more strictly.
What leverage does The5ers offer?
Leverage varies by program and asset class. High Stakes (2-step) offers the highest Forex leverage at 1:100. Other programs offer 1:30 for Forex. Metals and Indices are 1:25 across all programs. Energy ranges from 1:1.5 to 1:5. Crypto leverage is very conservative at 1:0.6 to 1:2 depending on the program.
What trading platforms does The5ers support?
The5ers supports three trading platforms: MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, and TradingView. All platforms are available across all programs, giving traders flexibility to choose their preferred environment.
What instruments can I trade at The5ers?
The5ers provides access to Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Crypto, and Other Commodities. All instruments are CFDs. Indices have no commissions, while Forex has a $4 per standard lot commission. Metals, Energy, Crypto, and Other Commodities use percentage-based commissions.
Are Expert Advisors (EAs) allowed at The5ers?
Yes, EAs are allowed if they align with the terms and conditions. The EA must set a Stop Loss (SL) order on every position. Prohibited EA functions include copying trades from others' signals, tick scalping, latency arbitrage, reverse arbitrage, hedge arbitrage, and using emulators. Violating accounts will be canceled, banned, and not refunded.
Is news trading allowed at The5ers?
News trading is allowed on Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, Bootcamp, and Summer Plans, except for bracket strategies (opening pending orders around high-impact news). For High Stakes specifically, executing orders 2 minutes before until 2 minutes after high-impact news is prohibited.
Is copy trading allowed at The5ers?
Copy trading is allowed for High Stakes and Hyper Growth with limitations — once a trader has more than $500K under management, taking the same trades across accounts is no longer possible. External account copy trading is allowed if the account belongs to the same trader; third-party copy trading is not allowed. Copy trading is not allowed between two Bootcamp accounts.
What payment methods does The5ers accept?
The5ers accepts Apple Pay, Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Card, Crypto, Google Pay, and PayPal for challenge purchases. Payouts are processed via Bank Transfer, Crypto, Hub Credit, and Riseworks.
What is the profit split at The5ers?
The profit split starts at 80% upon funding for most programs (including High Stakes). The exact split may vary by program and can increase with performance. The5ers focuses on long-term trader development rather than offering the highest initial splits in the industry.
How long has The5ers been operating?
The5ers was founded in January 2016 and has been operating for over 10 years, making it one of the oldest and most established prop firms in the industry. The firm celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2026 and has maintained an Excellent Trustpilot rating throughout its history.
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