The5ers states that it is an evaluation and training platform rather than a broker and that its evaluation accounts are simulated.
The5ers in a nutshell
No time limit on two programmes
Hyper Growth and High Stakes evaluations have no deadline, so a trader is not pushed to open positions to beat a clock.
Three evaluation routes
One-step, two-step and three-step programmes let a trader choose between a single hurdle and smaller staged ones, with Bootcamp steps starting at USD 5,000.
Scaling to USD 4 million
Hyper Growth and Bootcamp accounts can grow to USD 4 million, and the reward share can reach 100% on scaled accounts.
70% fee refund
High Stakes refunds 70% of the fee with the first payout from the funded account, which offsets most of the entry cost.
Simulated accounts only
Evaluation accounts are simulated and the evaluation balance cannot be withdrawn, so rewards depend on The5ers’ own terms.
Restricted in 31 territories
Residents of the listed territories cannot join, and using a VPN to get around a restriction is a breach of the terms.
Strict strategy rules
Expert advisors need the trader’s own source code, and copy trading, tick scalping and arbitrage are prohibited, with profits forfeited on a breach.
Fortnightly payout requests
Payouts can be requested only every two weeks after the first request, and amounts above the threshold are paid in weekly USD 10,000 instalments.
The choice within The5ers comes down to the evaluation path. Hyper Growth and High Stakes have no time limit, while Bootcamp splits the evaluation into three small steps before a Pro account. All three trade on MetaTrader 5, and the reward share can climb to 100% through scaling. The strategy rules are strict, so the prohibited practices should be read before buying an account.
What are the The5ers challenge rules?
News trading
Hyper Growth allows news trading, except bracketing around the news.
High Stakes prohibits orders from two minutes before to two minutes after high-impact news, and profit made in that window is deducted.
Weekend holding
Hyper Growth allows positions to be held over the weekend.
Expert advisors
Expert advisors are allowed only when the trader owns the source code.
Rollover-scalping advisors, third-party advisors shared with other traders and bots that overload the servers are prohibited.
Copying and coordination
Copy trading and coordinated trading across accounts or firms are prohibited.
Other prohibited practices
The5ers prohibits high-frequency and tick scalping, arbitrage, bracketing around news, one-sided bets, gambling-like position sizing, account resale and services that pass an evaluation for a trader.
Consequences of a breach
A breach can lead to termination of the account, forfeiture of profits and refunds, and a permanent ban.
Consistency
High Stakes Pro accounts apply a 50% consistency rule.
How much does a The5ers challenge cost?
The5ers offers three forex and CFD evaluation programmes on MetaTrader 5: Hyper Growth with one step, High Stakes with two steps and Bootcamp with three steps. It also lists Futures and Stock programmes.
| Programme | Evaluation targets | Maximum loss | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Growth | 10% | 6% below the initial account size | None |
| High Stakes | 10% (New) or 8% (Classic), then 5% | 10% on accounts up to USD 25,000, 8% on USD 50,000 and USD 100,000 | None |
| Bootcamp | 6% in each of three steps | 5% | None |
Programme rules
Hyper Growth
The stop-out level is 6% below the initial account size, and a 3% daily loss pauses trading for that day only.
Level 1 has no minimum number of trades or trading days.
An account expires after 30 days without activity, and evaluation capital is capped at USD 40,000 per trader.
High Stakes
The daily loss limit is 5% on accounts up to USD 25,000 and 4% on USD 50,000 and USD 100,000 accounts.
Each step needs 3 profitable days, and a profitable day is one with closed profit of at least 0.5% of the initial balance.
The Classic path asks 8% in the first step and the New path asks 10%; both ask 5% in the second.
Bootcamp
For the USD 20,000 Bootcamp programme, the three steps use USD 5,000, USD 10,000 and USD 15,000 accounts, followed by a USD 20,000 Pro account.
Each step has a 6% target and a 5% maximum loss; the Pro account has a 5% target, a 4% maximum loss and a 3% daily pause.
Up to 4 Bootcamp accounts can be active at once.
Scaling
Hyper Growth scaling
The account doubles each time a 10% gain is reached, up to USD 4 million.
High Stakes scaling
The account grows with each 10% gain up to USD 500,000.
The reward share is 80% up to USD 150,000, then 85% and 90%, and 100% at the top levels, with fixed payouts of USD 4,000 at USD 350,000 to USD 450,000 and USD 10,000 at USD 500,000.
Bootcamp scaling
Scaling runs up to USD 4 million on 5% targets, and the reward share rises from 50% to 75% and up to 100%.
Fees and refunds
Hyper Growth
| Account size | Fee |
|---|---|
| USD 5,000 | USD 260 |
| USD 10,000 | USD 450 |
| USD 20,000 | USD 850 |
High Stakes
| Account size | New | Classic |
|---|---|---|
| USD 2,500 | USD 19 | USD 22 |
| USD 5,000 | USD 35 | USD 39 |
| USD 10,000 | USD 69 | USD 78 |
| USD 25,000 | USD 176 | USD 195 |
| USD 50,000 | USD 249 | USD 279 |
| USD 100,000 | USD 405 | USD 455 |
Bootcamp
| Bootcamp size | Step 1 fee | Pro account fee |
|---|---|---|
| USD 20,000 | USD 22 | USD 50 |
| USD 100,000 | USD 95 | USD 205 |
| USD 250,000 | USD 225 | USD 350 |
Fee by programme
The programme pages list a one-time fee for each account size, shown above as listed on 6 November 2026.
Fee refund
In High Stakes, The5ers refunds 70% of the fee with the first payout from the funded account.
Its terms allow a full refund within 5 days if no trading has taken place; after that only Hub Credit applies.
Hub Credit
High Stakes traders earn Hub Credit of 10% of the fee after the first step and 20% after the second.
How do The5ers payouts work?
The first payout request opens 14 days after a funded account is activated, and requests can then be made every two weeks.
Payout methods
Payouts are made through Rise, bank transfer or cryptocurrency, and a cryptocurrency payout is limited to USD 1,500 per transaction.
Payout account
Payouts go only to an account in the trader’s own name.
Large payouts
Amounts above the payout threshold that The5ers sets for each transaction are paid in weekly instalments of USD 10,000.
Minimum withdrawal
The5ers lists a minimum withdrawal of USD 150, applied to the payout after the profit split.
Payout caps
For High Stakes Pro accounts The5ers lists a payout cap of USD 3,000 on the USD 50,000 account and USD 4,000 on the USD 100,000 account, with a minimum profit for a payout request of USD 300 and USD 500.
Reward share
Hyper Growth starts at 75%, High Stakes at 80% and Bootcamp at 50%, and all three can rise to 100% through scaling.
Identity checks
The5ers can request identity verification at any stage and a video interview within 5 business days of the request.
Traders must be 18 or of the legal age in their country if that is higher.
Restricted territories
The terms exclude Afghanistan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Central African Republic, Crimea, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Vanuatu, Venezuela and Yemen.
Residents of the United States may not use MetaQuotes platforms, and using a VPN to get around a restriction is a breach.
| Payout methods | Payment platform, Bank transfer, Crypto |
|---|---|
| Payout providers | Rise, bank transfer and cryptocurrency |
Which platforms can you use at The5ers?
Platform and markets
Platform
All programmes run on MetaTrader 5 in hedging mode, on desktop, web and mobile.
Markets
The5ers lists forex, metals, indices, oil and energy, cryptocurrencies, stocks and commodities.
Maximum leverage
| Programme | Leverage |
|---|---|
| Hyper Growth | 1:30 |
| High Stakes | 1:100 |
| Bootcamp | 1:30 |
Commission
Forex commission
The commission on forex is USD 4 per lot for a round trip.
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 |
|---|---|
| Expert advisors | Restricted |
| Markets | forex, metals, indices, energies, Crypto, stocks, commodities |
Is The5ers legit?
The5ers says it was founded in 2016 by Gil Ben Hur, who is its chief executive, and describes itself as an evaluation and training platform rather than a broker.
Named legal entities
The5ers names Five Percent Online Ltd, registered in Israel under no. 515864007 at 2 Ha’tidhar Street, Raanana, and in England and Wales under no. 12553363 at Enstar House, 168 Praed Street, London W2 1RH.
The English company was incorporated on 9 April 2020 and is listed as active at Companies House.
Governing law
The5ers’ terms are governed by Israeli law, with the courts of Tel Aviv having jurisdiction.
Account capital
Evaluation accounts are simulated, and the evaluation balance carries no right of withdrawal.
Trader hub
Accounts are managed through the trader hub at hub.the5ers.com.
Trustpilot score
Trustpilot displayed a TrustScore of 4.7/5 from 41,547 reviews on 6 November 2026.
Reported scale
The5ers says it has onboarded 262,000 traders.
| Company | Five Percent Online Ltd; Five Percent Online Ltd |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 2 Ha’tidhar Street, Raanana, Israel; Enstar House, 168 Praed Street, London W2 1RH, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Capital type | Simulated |
| Trustpilot score | 4.7/5 |
| Trustpilot reviews | 41,547 |
| Trustpilot date | 06 Nov 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is The5ers a broker?
The5ers describes itself as an evaluation and training platform rather than a broker. Its evaluation accounts are simulated, and the evaluation balance carries no right of withdrawal.
When can payouts be requested?
The first payout request opens 14 days after a funded account is activated, and requests can then be made every two weeks. Payouts are made through Rise, bank transfer or cryptocurrency.
Which territories does The5ers exclude?
The5ers’ terms exclude residents of 31 territories, including Israel, Russia, Iran and Venezuela. Residents of the United States may not use MetaQuotes platforms.
