The5ers
  • CEO

    Saul Lokier (CEO) & Gil Ben Hur (Founder)

  • Country
    IL IL
  • Trust Pilot
    Rating 4.8
  • Years

    11

  • Assets
    • Crypto
    • Forex
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Firm Overview

Broker:

  • The5ers (in-house)

Platform:

  • MT5

  • cTrader

Payment Methods:

  • Bank Wire (WIRE/ACH/SWIFT)

  • Crypto

  • Deel

  • Rise

Withdrawal Method:

  • Crypto

Integration:

  • Simulated

Execution:

  • Hybrid

About The5ers prop firm company

The5ers is one of the longest-running prop firms in the industry (founded 2015) and offers a hybrid execution model that bridges simulated evaluation and live trading on the funded stage. Traders comparing The5ers vs FTMO or vs FundedNext are typically drawn by the track record and the hybrid live model.

With an 11-year operating history and 4.8 Trustpilot rating, The5ers is in a small club of firms that match FTMO’s longevity. Three distinct programme structures — Bootcamp (2-step gradual), Hyper Growth (1-step aggressive), and High Stakes — cover more trader profiles than FTMO’s single path. The firm’s same-day payout processing is competitive with the fastest in the category.

For traders searching The5ers vs FTMO, FundedNext, or Axi Select, the differentiator is a decade-plus track record combined with hybrid live execution on the funded stage.

Key Strengths & Limitations

Key Strengths
  • 11-year operating track record since 2015 — one of the longest-running prop firms in the industry
  • 4.8 Trustpilot rating (Excellent tier)
  • Three distinct program structures cover every trader profile: Bootcamp (2-Step gradual), Hyper Growth (1-Step aggressive), High-Stakes (2-Step high capital)
  • Standard cap $615K per trader with Scaling Plan ceiling of $4M for top performers
  • Profit split scales to 100% on all programs
  • cTrader added September 2025 alongside MT5 — covers both retail and advanced trader preferences
  • Founders launched TSG — a separate CySEC-regulated CFD brokerage in Cyprus (2025) — signalling long-term institutional positioning
  • US traders accepted on select programs
  • Named Best Funded Trading Service (B2C) at Finance Magnates London Summit 2025
  • No hidden reset fees — transparent pricing published on every program page
Key Limitations
  • Only 5 asset classes — no Stocks, Commodities (softs) or Futures
  • Hyper Growth program carries a 3% daily drawdown limit — tighter than most 1-Step competitors
  • Bootcamp has the lowest starting capital in the lineup — traders seeking large initial allocation must use High-Stakes
  • Some programs require minimum 10 trading days to qualify for first payout
  • Consistency rules apply across all programs
  • No instant funding option
  • US availability restricted on certain programs
  • Platform choice limited to MT5 and cTrader — no MT4, TradingView or DXTrade
  • Withdrawal frequency tied to program tier
  • Scaling Plan progression requires sustained profit targets over multiple cycles

Instruments

Forex

Indices

Metals

Energy

Crypto

Key Strengths & Limitations

Pros
  • 11-year operating track record since 2015 — one of the longest-running prop firms in the industry
  • 4.8 Trustpilot rating (Excellent tier)
  • Three distinct program structures cover every trader profile: Bootcamp (2-Step gradual), Hyper Growth (1-Step aggressive), High-Stakes (2-Step high capital)
  • Standard cap $615K per trader with Scaling Plan ceiling of $4M for top performers
  • Profit split scales to 100% on all programs
  • cTrader added September 2025 alongside MT5 — covers both retail and advanced trader preferences
  • Founders launched TSG — a separate CySEC-regulated CFD brokerage in Cyprus (2025) — signalling long-term institutional positioning
  • US traders accepted on select programs
  • Named Best Funded Trading Service (B2C) at Finance Magnates London Summit 2025
  • No hidden reset fees — transparent pricing published on every program page
Cons
  • Only 5 asset classes — no Stocks, Commodities (softs) or Futures
  • Hyper Growth program carries a 3% daily drawdown limit — tighter than most 1-Step competitors
  • Bootcamp has the lowest starting capital in the lineup — traders seeking large initial allocation must use High-Stakes
  • Some programs require minimum 10 trading days to qualify for first payout
  • Consistency rules apply across all programs
  • No instant funding option
  • US availability restricted on certain programs
  • Platform choice limited to MT5 and cTrader — no MT4, TradingView or DXTrade
  • Withdrawal frequency tied to program tier
  • Scaling Plan progression requires sustained profit targets over multiple cycles

Program Comparison

Criteria Bootcamp (2-Step) High-Stakes (2-Step) Hyper Growth (1-Step)
Account Sizes $25,000 (scaling to $2M) $5,000 – $100,000 $5,000 – $100,000
Time Limit None None None
Profit Target 6% + 6% 8% + 5% 10%
Max Loss (Daily / Total) 4% / 8% 5% / 10% 3% / 6%
Profit Split 50% → 100% (scaling) 80% → 100% (scaling) 50% → 100% (scaling)
Leverage — — —
Payout Frequency Bi-weekly Bi-weekly Bi-weekly
Copy Trading Yes Yes Yes
Platforms MT5, cTrader MT5, cTrader MT5, cTrader

Firm Rules

The5ers operates three programs (Bootcamp 2-Step, High-Stakes 2-Step and Hyper Growth 1-Step), each with its own rulebook and scaling path.

Capital & Scaling

  • Standard trader cap of $615K, scaling up to $4M via the Scaling Plan

Profit Split

  • Starts at 50–80% depending on program
  • Scales to 100% over successful cycles

Drawdown

  • Daily drawdown: 3–5% depending on program
  • Max total drawdown: 6–10%

Qualification

  • Minimum 10 trading days required for first payout qualification

Strategies & Automation

  • News trading permitted
  • EAs and copy trading allowed with restrictions
  • Weekend holding allowed on most programs

Note: Rules vary meaningfully between programs — check the specific plan before funding.

Payout Policy

Profit Split

  • Up to 100% profit split on select programmes.

Frequency

  • First payout after target hit; bi-weekly cycle available on select programmes.

Methods

  • Bank Transfer and Crypto.

Processing Time

  • Same-day processing standard.

Note: Hybrid execution — simulated evaluation, live broker on funded stage.

Restricted Countries

  • US restrictions apply to specific programs

  • Iran

  • North Korea

  • Syria

  • Cuba

  • Russian Federation

  • Belarus

  • Myanmar

Frequently Asked
Questions

  • What is the maximum funding The5ers offers?

    The5ers funds traders up to $615K per trader as the standard cap, with a Scaling Plan ceiling of $4M for top performers. Initial account sizes vary by program, with scaling progression built into the program structure after sustained profit cycles.

  • Which programs does The5ers offer?

    Three programs: Bootcamp (traditional 2-Step evaluation), High-Stakes (2-Step high-capital program with 80% starting profit split) and Hyper Growth (1-Step evaluation with a 3% daily drawdown limit).

  • What trading platforms does The5ers support?

    The5ers supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and cTrader. cTrader was added in September 2025 as an additional option for advanced traders seeking API connectivity and algorithmic execution tools.

  • Can US traders use The5ers?

    US traders are accepted on select programs. Availability depends on program type and regulatory constraints — check the live program page before purchase for current US eligibility.

  • Is The5ers regulated?

    The5ers operates as a proprietary trading firm — prop firms are not directly regulated as brokers. However, The5ers founders launched TSG, a separate CySEC-licensed CFD brokerage in Cyprus in 2025, giving the broader group a regulated institutional footprint.