Overview
The5ers has been running since 2016 out of Tel Aviv Israel, and it’s earned a spot on our list for good reason. Funded accounts scale up to $4000000 (scaled), with a profit split running 50% rising to 100%. Below is how it actually holds up once you’re trading real size, not just what the sales page promises.
Getting funded runs through a 2-Step / 3-Step evaluation, with drawdown tracked on a Static basis — worth understanding before you start, since it decides how much room you really have on a bad day. You’ll be trading on MT5, cTrader, keeping 50% rising to 100% of what you make. The firm advertises Standard cycle payouts. The tabs above break each of these down — rules, platforms, and payout experience — with the fine print that actually matters.
✅ What We Like
- Running since 2016, one of the longer track records in this entire list
- The scaling plan genuinely reaches 100% split for traders who stick with it — not just advertised, actually delivered
- Real investment in trader education, not an afterthought
- A $95 Bootcamp tier gets you in the door without much risk
❌ What Could Be Better
- 50% starting split is the lowest of any firm here, full stop, before scaling kicks in
- Getting to that 100% takes sustained performance over real time — there's no shortcut
- Fewer platform choices than FTMO's three
Score Breakdown
Evaluation Rules
The drawdown here is static — your loss limit is fixed from the starting balance and never moves up as you profit. If you start a $100K account with a 10% max drawdown, the floor stays at $90K no matter how high your equity climbs. This is the most forgiving model for traders who bank profits early, because winning never shrinks your room for error.
Trading Rules at a Glance
| Rule | Status |
|---|---|
| News Trading | Allowed ✓ |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed ✓ |
| EAs / Robots | Allowed ✓ |
| Copy Trading | Restricted |
| Challenge Fee Refundable | Yes ✓ |
| Drawdown Type | Static |
Trading Platforms
MT4's successor — faster backtesting, more timeframes, depth-of-market, and native support for more asset classes. Most newer firms have standardised on it.
Known for clean charting and transparent level-II pricing. Favoured by scalpers for its execution detail. Rare among prop firms, so support here is a genuine differentiator.
Payouts
Payout reliability matters more than any headline number — a generous split means nothing if withdrawals stall. The5ers was processing withdrawals in Standard cycle when we last verified this review, and the challenge fee is refunded once you reach your first payout — effectively making the evaluation free if you pass and withdraw. If you've withdrawn from this firm recently and your experience differs, use the report link at the bottom of this review.
Our Honest Verdict
This is the firm for someone thinking in years, not weeks. The 50% headline number looks weak sitting next to FundedNext, but the structure rewards the trader who's still profitable eighteen months from now in a way a flat 90% split never will. If you're optimizing for the best number today, look elsewhere. If you're building a relationship with one firm, this is worth the patience.
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