The5ers Futures
VerifiedOne-Time FeeEOD DrawdownA trader-friendly alternative to subscription-based futures prop firms: one-time evaluation fee, EOD (not intraday trailing) drawdown calculation, and a Swing track that permits overnight/weekend holding — best suited to index/commodity futures traders who value patience over monthly deadline pressure.
Scoring Breakdown
Pros
- One-time evaluation fee — no recurring monthly subscription pressure
- EOD drawdown calculation instead of punishing tick-by-tick intraday trailing
- Futures Swing track permits overnight and weekend holding (rare among futures prop firms)
- No time limit to complete the evaluation
- Profit split scales from 80% up to 90%
- Backed by The5ers' decade-long track record and support reputation from its FX/CFD divisions
- Exchange data fees included during the evaluation phase
Cons
- Futures-specific platforms required (NinjaTrader/Quantower/Tradovate) — no MetaTrader support
- Futures Day Trade track strictly prohibits any overnight position (auto-liquidation risk)
- Swing track caps contract sizing lower than Day Trade to offset overnight gap risk
- Higher upfront fee than some subscription-model competitors (offset by no recurring billing)
- Consistency rule (max 30-40% single-day profit share) limits one-off large wins during evaluation
- Exchange data/platform fees may apply once transitioned to funded stage
Overview
The5ers Futures is The5ers' dedicated exchange-traded futures track, offered alongside its established FX/CFD programs. It provides two structures — Futures Day Trade and Futures Swing — built around End-of-Day (EOD) loss limits instead of tick-by-tick intraday trailing drawdowns, with a one-time evaluation fee model rather than the monthly subscription common at other futures prop firms.
Founded in 2016 and based in Israel, The5ers Futures has established itself as a reputable prop trading firm with $45M+ (combined with The5ers FX/CFD divisions) in total verified payouts. The firm offers Futures Day Trade, Futures Swing evaluations with account sizes ranging from $25,000 to $150,000.
Challenge Rules & Structure
Pricing & Account Sizes
| Account Size | Challenge Fee | Profit Target | Drawdown Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | ~$150-$180 | $1,500 (6%) | $1,500 EOD |
| $50,000 | ~$250-$300 | $3,000 (6%) | $2,500 EOD |
| $100,000 | ~$450-$550 | $6,000 (6%) | $3,500-$4,000 EOD |
| $150,000 | ~$650-$850 | $9,000 (6%) | $4,500-$5,000 EOD |
Trading Conditions
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Payout Process
Community Reviews
A small sample of trader feedback we collected for The5ers Futures. These are unverified community comments, not audited trading records — always confirm details on the firm's official site.
Finally a futures firm that does not charge me every single month while I am still in the evaluation. The EOD drawdown also feels much fairer than the trailing-stop firms I tried before.
Swing track let me hold my NQ position over the weekend, which none of the other futures prop firms I checked allowed. Contract caps are a bit conservative but understandable given the gap risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
The5ers explicitly discloses that all trading activity across both evaluation and funded stages takes place inside a simulated environment within The5ers Hub. Payout eligibility is calculated based on performance in these simulated accounts, governed by live-market risk parameters and CME/CBOT/NYMEX/COMEX data feeds.
Overnight holding is strictly prohibited on the Futures Day Trade track (auto-liquidation or breach risk). On the Futures Swing track, overnight and weekend holding is fully permitted, subject to reduced maximum contract sizing to manage gap risk.
End-of-Day (EOD) drawdown limits recalculate only at the official daily market close (typically ~5:00 PM EST), based on your closed/settled balance — not your highest intraday unrealized peak. This means a mid-session profit spike that retraces before close does not permanently raise (and then risk breaching) your drawdown floor, unlike a tick-by-tick intraday trailing model.
The standard profit split starts at 80% to the trader / 20% to the firm, scaling up to 90% to the trader as accounts demonstrate sustained consistency and move through higher capital tiers.
The5ers Futures connects via Rithmic or Tradovate backend infrastructure to NinjaTrader, Quantower, and Tradovate's own cloud interface, with TradingView charting/order routing available through the Tradovate/Rithmic API connectors. MetaTrader is not supported for futures accounts.
The5ers Futures uses a one-time evaluation fee (no monthly subscription), whereas Apex and TopStep both charge recurring monthly fees. The5ers' EOD drawdown model also differs from Apex's intraday tick-by-tick trailing drawdown, though it is similar in structure to TopStep's own EOD approach.
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Our Verdict
A trader-friendly alternative to subscription-based futures prop firms: one-time evaluation fee, EOD (not intraday trailing) drawdown calculation, and a Swing track that permits overnight/weekend holding — best suited to index/commodity futures traders who value patience over monthly deadline pressure. With a 80-90% profit split, Futures Day Trade and Futures Swing evaluations, and payouts processed in 1-3 business days, The5ers Futures is a solid choice for traders looking for a reliable prop firm.
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