GB
US
2 Years 
Max. allocation$450K
Futures
The5ers Futures Review
The5ers Futures is the futures program of The5ers, a prop firm operated by Five Percent Online Ltd in London that has traded under the brand since 2016. It sells 1 Step challenges from $59, traded on BlackArrow.
Platforms
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BlackArrow
- Programs across 1 Step
- 2
- Cheapest challenge
- $59
- Max. allocation
- $150K
Programs and Prices
2 programs, with the price at every account size.
Rules at a Glance
Daily and maximum loss limits for each program, as the firm sets them. The full rules below say how each limit is measured and what happens if one is broken.
| Program | Type | Account sizes | Profit split | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Max loss limit | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Trade | 1 Step | 25K and 50K | 80% | 6% | None | 4% EOD | $59 |
| Swing | 1 Step | 25K and 50K | 80% | 6% | None | 4% EOD | $69 |
The5ers Futures rules in full
Max DD Type
4% trailing, calculated from the highest midnight (end of day) balance or equity, in both evaluation and funded stages. No lock level stated.
Daily DD Type
2.5% daily drawdown on 100K and 150K accounts (Day Trade and Swing); reaching it permanently terminates the account. None on 25K and 50K.
News Trading
Allowed with no restrictions around economic releases.
EAs/Copy
High frequency trading, algorithmic trading and hedging are forbidden. Copy trading only between the trader's own 25K and 50K accounts, up to $75,000 in total.
Holding Restrictions
Day Trade: no overnight holding; close all positions and orders at least 10 minutes before the market close. Swing: overnight holding of 1 mini or 10 micros (25K, 50K), 2 minis (100K), 3 minis (150K). No weekend holding on either program.
Consistency Rule
Per position: the best single trade must be less than 40% of total profit to qualify for a payout or scale up (evaluation and funded).
Minimum Trading Days
None; the evaluation can be passed in one day. No minimum profitable days rule.
Time Limit
None; at least one trade every 14 calendar days or the account is closed for inactivity.
Leverage
Not applicable; contract limits of 2 minis (25K), 4 minis (50K), 8 minis (100K) and 12 minis (150K), or micro equivalents.
Commissions
Round turn: $5.00 on full size equity index, currency and metals contracts (ES, NQ, YM, RTY, GC, SI and others); $2.50 on micros (MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K, MGC, M6A, M6E).
Fees
One time evaluation fee, no monthly fee, no activation fee; fee refunded on the third payout. Market data included at no extra cost. 3.5% commission on Rise, crypto and bank transfer payouts. Crypto payments carry network fees.
Scaling rules
Scaling Plan
Each 10% profit milestone (with consistency met and positions closed) triggers a risk review and a new account with 5% more balance plus the trader's 80% share of profit, and one more mini (10 micros) in contract limits, up to $500,000.
The5ers Futures review
The5ers Futures is the futures program of The5ers, a prop firm operated by Five Percent Online Ltd in London that has traded under the brand since 2016. It offers two one step evaluations in $25,000 and $50,000 sizes, both sold for a one time fee that is refunded with the third payout. The Day Trade program costs $59 to $100 and requires all positions to be closed ten minutes before the market close. The Swing program costs $69 to $120 and allows a small overnight position of one mini or ten micros. Both ask for a 6% profit target in the evaluation, can be passed in a single day, use a 4% trailing drawdown measured from the highest end of day balance, and apply a consistency rule that caps any single trade at 40% of total profit. The 100K and 150K accounts add a 2.5% daily loss limit that ends the account if reached. Funded traders keep 80% of profit and can withdraw every 14 days once the account is up 4%, with caps of $1,250 on 25K and 3% of the starting balance on larger accounts. Each 10% profit milestone adds 5% to the balance, up to $500,000. Trading runs only on BlackArrow, with market data included.
Suits
Patient futures traders who want a low entry cost, clear drawdown rules and steady account growth through a scaling plan.
Less suited to
You want on demand payouts, a 90% split, or to trade on NinjaTrader, Tradovate or a Rithmic platform.
Pros
- Evaluations start at $59 for a one time fee, which is refunded with the third payout.
- There are no minimum trading days, and the 25K and 50K accounts have no daily loss limit.
- The scaling plan adds 5% to the balance and one mini contract at each 10% profit milestone, up to $500,000.
- The Swing program allows a small overnight position of one to three minis, depending on account size.
- Market data is included at no extra cost, and news trading is allowed.
Cons
- The profit split is 80/20, and cash payouts carry a 3.5% commission.
- Payouts are available every 14 days and are capped at 3% of the starting balance, or $1,250 on 25K.
- BlackArrow is the only supported platform.
- The 2.5% daily loss limit on 100K and 150K accounts is a hard breach that ends the account.
- High frequency trading, algorithmic trading and hedging are banned.
Verdict
The5ers Futures has a low entry price, from $59, and refunds the evaluation fee on the third payout, which lowers the real cost for traders who succeed. The rules are simple to follow: a 6% target, a 4% end of day trailing drawdown, no minimum trading days and no daily loss limit on the 25K and 50K accounts. The scaling plan is a genuine point of difference, adding 5% to the balance and one more mini contract at every 10% profit milestone.
The trade offs sit in the payout terms and the platform. The split is 80/20, withdrawals come every 14 days rather than on demand, and each one is capped at 3% of the starting balance, or $1,250 on the 25K account. A 3.5% commission applies to cash payouts by Rise, crypto or bank transfer. The consistency rule measures single trades rather than days, which favours traders who spread profit across many positions. The daily loss limit on the 100K and 150K accounts is a hard breach, so one bad day ends the account.
BlackArrow is the only platform, which will not suit traders tied to NinjaTrader, Tradovate or Rithmic based software, and high frequency trading, algorithmic trading and hedging are banned.
The program suits patient day traders and swing traders who value a low entry cost, clear drawdown rules and steady account growth over fast or uncapped payouts. It is a weaker fit for traders who want frequent withdrawals, a 90% split or their own choice of platform.
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Profit Split
80/20
Frequency
Every 14 days (biweekly); the cycle resets when an account is scaled.
First Payout
Funded account at least 14 days old with 4% profit on the initial balance. Caps per payout: $1,250 on 25K; 3% of initial balance on 50K to 150K (e.g. $3,000 on 100K). Evaluation fee refunded on the third payout.
Payout Methods
Rise (3.5% commission), Crypto (3.5% commission), Bank transfer (3.5% commission), Hub credits (no commission, non withdrawable, for program purchases only)
Firm Details
- Country
- GB
- In operation
- 10 years
- Trustpilot
- 4.7 out of 5
- Platforms
- BlackArrow
- Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto via Confirmo (USDT, USDC, TRX)
- Payout methods
- Rise (3.5% commission), Crypto (3.5% commission), Bank transfer (3.5% commission), Hub credits (no commission, non withdrawable, for program purchases only)
- Support
- Email help@the5ers.com, live chat, futures FAQ centre
Questions about The5ers Futures
How much does The5ers Futures cost?
The Day Trade evaluation costs $59 for 25K and $100 for 50K. The Swing evaluation costs $69 and $120 for the same sizes. Both are a one time fee with no monthly charge and no activation fee, and the evaluation fee is refunded with the third payout from the funded account.
What is The5ers Futures profit split?
Funded futures accounts pay an 80/20 split in the trader's favour. Payouts can be requested every 14 days once the account is at least 14 days old and up 4% on its starting balance. Rise, crypto and bank transfer payouts carry a 3.5% commission, while Hub credits carry none but can only be spent on new programs.
What is The5ers Futures drawdown rule?
Both programs use a 4% maximum drawdown measured from the highest midnight balance or equity, so the limit moves up as the account grows at the end of each day. The 100K and 150K accounts also have a 2.5% daily drawdown limit, and reaching it permanently closes the account. The 25K and 50K accounts have no daily limit.
How does The5ers Futures consistency rule work?
The rule is based on single trades rather than trading days. The most profitable trade must be less than 40% of total profit before a payout or scale up can be approved. Going over the limit is not a breach, so the trader simply keeps trading until the best trade falls below 40% of the total.
Can I hold futures positions overnight with The5ers?
Only on the Swing program, which allows one mini or ten micros overnight on 25K and 50K accounts, two minis on 100K and three on 150K. Larger positions must be closed at least ten minutes before the market close. Day Trade accounts cannot hold overnight, and neither program allows positions to be held over the weekend.
What platform does The5ers Futures use?
The5ers Futures runs on the BlackArrow platform only, and all required market data is included at no extra cost. Commissions are $5.00 per round turn on full size contracts such as ES, NQ and GC, and $2.50 on micros such as MES and MNQ. Up to five futures accounts can be traded at the same time.
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