The5%ers
Instant FundingFive distinct funding paths, including Instant Funding, scaling up to 100% split.
Scoring Breakdown
Pros
- No time limit on evaluations
- Profit split scales up to 100%
- Excellent customer support
- Five distinct program paths for every trading style
- Bootcamp & Hyper Growth scale up to $4M
- Long track record since 2016
- Instant Funding option with no evaluation
Cons
- Lower starting profit split on Bootcamp & Hyper Growth (50%)
- High Stakes & Pro Growth daily-loss breach terminates the account (no next-day recovery)
- High Stakes & Pro Growth capped at $500K vs $4M on other programs
- Commissions slightly higher than peers
Overview
The5%ers is one of the original prop firms (since 2016), known for trader-friendly rules and five distinct program paths: Bootcamp, High Stakes, Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, and Instant Funding. Bootcamp and Hyper Growth accounts can scale up to $4M; High Stakes and Pro Growth cap at $500K.
Founded in 2016 and based in Israel, The5%ers operates as a CFD evaluation provider with $45M+ in cumulative firm-reported payouts. Traders can choose from 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant Funding programs across account sizes from $5,000 up to $250,000, with a maximum capital allocation of $4,000,000 (Bootcamp & Hyper Growth; High Stakes & Pro Growth scale up to $500,000–$4,000,000).
Who The5%ers Fits Best
Traders seeking 1-Step funding on MT5, cTrader who can stay within a 3% pause (Hyper Growth, funded Bootcamp) / 3-5% terminates (Pro Growth, High Stakes) daily and 5-6% (Hyper Growth/Pro Growth/Bootcamp) / 10% overall (High Stakes) maximum drawdown cap while targeting a 50-100% profit split (bi-weekly payouts after 14 days).
Key Rules to Verify Before Buying
Check the 8% Phase 1 (High Stakes) / 10% (Hyper Growth/Pro Growth) / 6% per step (Bootcamp) Phase 1 target (5% Phase 2 (High Stakes) / 6% Step 2 & 3 (Bootcamp) in Phase 2), None (Bootcamp, Hyper Growth) / 3 profitable days (High Stakes, Pro Growth) minimum trading days, and consistency policy (No strict consistency rule) on official terms before checkout.
How The5%ers Compares to Top Alternatives
Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, drawdown limits, and payout terms against peer CFD firms.
| Metric | The5%ers | FTMO | FundedNext |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Entry Fee | From $39 (High Stakes $5K) / $95 (Bootcamp $100K) | From €155 (~$170) | From $32 (Stellar Lite) / $59 (Stellar 2-Step) |
| Profit Split | 50-100% | 80-90% | 80-90% (starts at 80%, scales to 90% after scale-up) |
| Profit Target (P1) | 8% Phase 1 (High Stakes) / 10% (Hyper Growth/Pro Growth) / 6% per step (Bootcamp) | 10% | 8% (2-Step & Lite) / 10% (1-Step) |
| Daily / Max Drawdown | 3% pause (Hyper Growth, funded Bootcamp) / 3-5% terminates (Pro Growth, High Stakes) / 5-6% (Hyper Growth/Pro Growth/Bootcamp) / 10% overall (High Stakes) | 5% (2-Step) / 3% (1-Step) / 10% (Static on 2-Step / Trailing on 1-Step) | 5% (2-Step) / 4% (Lite) / 3% (1-Step) / 10% (2-Step) / 8% (Lite) / 6% (1-Step & Instant) |
| Time Limit | No time limit (30-day inactivity closes accounts) | Unlimited | No time limit |
| First Payout | 14 days | 14 days | 5 days |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
Challenge Rules & Trading Style Matrix
Core evaluation thresholds and strategy permissions checked against The5%ers program rules.
Pricing & Account Sizes
Code 4YBG6L9 saves 20% at checkout| Account Size | Standard Fee | With 20% Off | Profit Target | Drawdown Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 (High Stakes) | $39 | $31 | 8% / 5% | 5% daily / 10% max |
| $20,000 (High Stakes) | $165 | $132 | 8% / 5% | 5% daily / 10% max |
| $60,000 (High Stakes) | $300 | $240 | 8% / 5% | 5% daily / 10% max |
| $100,000 (High Stakes) | $495 | $396 | 8% / 5% | 5% daily / 10% max |
| $100,000 (Bootcamp) | $95 entry + $205 on pass | $76164 | 6% × 3 steps | 5% max per step |
| $250,000 (Bootcamp) | $225 entry + $350 on pass | $180280 | 6% × 3 steps | 5% max per step |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The5%ers legit?
Yes, The5%ers is one of the most established prop firms, operating since 2016 with over $45M in verified payouts.
What programs does The5%ers offer?
The5%ers currently offers five programs: Bootcamp (3-step), High Stakes (2-step), Hyper Growth (1-step), Pro Growth (1-step), and Instant Funding (no evaluation at all).
What is The5%ers profit split?
The profit split varies by program: Bootcamp and Hyper Growth start at 50% (scaling to 100%), Pro Growth starts at 75%, and High Stakes starts at 80% from day one.
Can I use EAs on The5%ers?
Yes, The5%ers allows EAs and automated trading strategies on all their programs (excluding latency arbitrage, tick/gap manipulation, and martingale/grid systems).
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Our Verdict
A trusted veteran firm with five distinct program paths (Bootcamp, High Stakes, Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, Instant Funding) and profit splits that scale from 50-80% starting up to 100%. With a 50-100% profit split, 1-Step and 2-Step and 3-Step and Instant Funding evaluations, and a stated payout window of 1-3 business days, The5%ers is a strong option to shortlist — provided its funded-stage rules suit your strategy.
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