PROP FIRM RULES
The5ers RULES & LIMITS
The5ers offers multiple funding programs including instant funding options with no evaluation required. They specialize in forex and provide scaling plans up to $4,000,000. Known for their trader-friendly approach, The5ers has no time limits and offers some of the most flexible programs in the prop firm industry.
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KEY RULES
Daily Drawdown
3–5% (varies by program)
Max Loss
6–10% (varies by program)
Profit Target
6–8% (varies by program)
Min Trading Days
3 days
Max Duration
Unlimited
Leverage
Up to 1:30
EVALUATION PHASES
Evaluation
Funded
RULE EXPLANATIONS
Tighter Leverage (1:30) — What This Means in Practice
The5ers uses ESMA-compliant leverage of up to 1:30 for major forex pairs, compared to 1:100 at FTMO or 1:200 at some other firms. This means a €10,000 account can control up to €300,000 in currency. In practical terms: a 1% risk trade requires a larger lot size relative to the account, and price needs to move less for stop losses to trigger. Traders used to 1:100 leverage must recalibrate their position sizing completely — using the same lot size they would on a 1:100 account dramatically increases risk-per-trade.
Edge case: The 1:30 cap applies to major forex pairs. Exotic pairs, commodities, and indices may have lower leverage caps (1:20 or 1:10). Check The5ers instrument specifications before placing trades on non-major instruments.
The Scaling Plan — Up to $4,000,000
The5ers offers an aggressive scaling plan: once funded, hitting the profit target for two consecutive months triggers an automatic account increase. The scaling continues across multiple stages, with accounts growing from $6,000 to $24,000, $60,000, $150,000, and beyond toward $4M. Each scaling stage maintains the same percentage-based rules, but the absolute dollar value of both potential gains and potential losses grows significantly.
Edge case: The scaling plan requires consecutive monthly targets, not cumulative targets. A month where you hit the target followed by a month where you do not will reset the scaling clock — even if your overall P&L remains positive.
Instant Funding Option — No Evaluation
The5ers High Stakes program offers instant funding with no evaluation phase. Traders pay a higher entry fee and immediately receive access to a funded account. The rules (drawdown limits, profit targets for scaling) are identical to the standard program. This option suits experienced traders who are confident in their strategy and want to avoid the evaluation phase entirely, or traders who have failed evaluations multiple times due to behavioral issues rather than strategic ones.
Edge case: The instant funding option has the same drawdown rules as the standard program. Paying more for instant access does not grant more risk tolerance — a breach on an instant-funded account fails the same as any other.
ACCOUNT SIZES & PRICING
| Account | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| $6K | $6,000 | $95 |
| $20K | $20,000 | $275 |
| $60K | $60,000 | $345 |
| $100K | $100,000 | $495 |
TIPS TO PASS THE5ERS
Recalibrate your position sizing before trading. The 1:30 leverage cap is the most common adjustment The5ers traders need to make. If you are used to trading 1:100 at FTMO or on a retail account, your standard lot sizes will result in disproportionately high risk per trade. Recalculate your lot size using the actual leverage you will be using — not the maximum leverage available.
The scaling plan is the main advantage — trade it patiently. The5ers offers one of the most aggressive scaling paths in the industry. A $6,000 account can theoretically scale to $4M following the same rules throughout. But the scaling requires consistency over many months, not a single impressive performance. Trade at your edge, meet targets consistently, and let the scaling compound.
Use the instant funding option only if you have an established track record. The instant-funded account gives you no cushion for learning the platform or adjusting to the rules. Traders who have passed multiple other evaluations and are confident in rule compliance get the most value from instant funding. New traders should use the standard evaluation to build habits before going live.
The tighter daily drawdown (3–5%) requires more precise daily risk management than FTMO. On a 3% daily drawdown account, a $6,000 account can only lose $180 per day. Plan your maximum lot sizes and trade count for each session before opening a position — not after taking your first loss.
WHY TRADERS FAIL THE5ERS
Using the same position sizes as a 1:100 account without adjusting for 1:30 leverage. This is the most mechanical way to fail The5ers. A trader who usually risks 1% per trade at 1:100 leverage and uses the same lot size at 1:30 leverage is effectively risking 3.33% per trade. One or two normal losing trades can breach the daily limit before the session is half over.
Ignoring the tighter daily drawdown limits compared to other prop firms. FTMO's 5% feels comfortable to many traders. The5ers' 3% daily limit on some programs is significantly tighter and requires a completely different daily risk budget. Traders who compare rules across firms without adjusting their behavior for the specific firm they are trading often breach The5ers without understanding why.
Not adjusting position sizes when scaling up. A trader who trades 0.5 lots on a $6,000 account and scales to a $24,000 account still risks 4x more in absolute dollar terms if they use the same lot size. The percentage rules remain constant, but the money at stake per pip quadruples. Many scaled traders experience their first significant loss on a larger account because they did not adjust their risk to reflect the new account size properly.
Skipping trade journaling and repeating behavioral mistakes across program resets. The5ers' programs are relatively affordable, which makes it tempting to reset and try again without analyzing what went wrong. Without reviewing your trade data between attempts, you are running the same behavioral patterns with the same outcomes. Most The5ers failures are not caused by bad strategies — they are caused by identifiable, repeatable behavioral patterns that a trading journal would surface within the first week.
FAQ — THE5ERS
What is the difference between The5ers standard and High Stakes programs?
The standard program requires passing an evaluation phase before receiving funded capital. The High Stakes program provides instant funded access for a higher upfront fee, skipping the evaluation entirely. Both programs use the same rules, leverage limits, and scaling plan once funded.
Can I trade crypto or stocks on The5ers?
No — The5ers specializes in forex trading. Supported instruments are forex pairs (major, minor, and some exotics), with leverage determined by ESMA regulations (1:30 for major pairs, lower for exotics). Commodities and indices may be available on some accounts — check your specific program terms.
How does The5ers scaling work in practice?
After being funded, you need to hit your profit target in two consecutive calendar months. Each time you do, your account balance increases by a defined amount. The scaling continues across multiple stages up to $4,000,000. Missing a month does not lose your current account size — it only resets the consecutive-month counter for the next scaling step.
What leverage does The5ers offer?
Up to 1:30 on major forex pairs, in compliance with ESMA regulations for professional accounts. Exotic pairs and other instruments may have lower leverage caps. This is significantly lower than the 1:100 available at FTMO and should be factored into position sizing calculations.
Does The5ers allow EA trading?
Yes. Automated trading (EAs, bots, algorithmic strategies) is permitted on all The5ers programs. The rules apply equally to manual and automated trading — an EA that breaches the daily drawdown limit fails the account the same as a manual trade.
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