Research profile
The 5%ers
Watch flags
The 5%ers is an active proprietary trading firm operating without regulatory authorization. Watch flags: regulator warning, jurisdictional concern, unverified regulatory oversight
Israeli-founded funded trader program with high-stakes, bootcamp, and hyper-growth account models scaling up to $4M.
- Headquarters
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Founded
- 2016
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not accepted — verify on the firm's own terms before purchasing.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on equities, forex, crypto; traders who want a choice between evaluation and instant-funding paths; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures, options; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
The 5%ers is an Israel-based prop firm that offers instant-funding and evaluation models for forex traders. It emphasizes sustainable risk parameters and long-term scaling rather than aggressive profit targets.
"Provide a low-risk path to funded trading with realistic, sustainable rules."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Stocks, Forex, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Instant funding option
- CEO
- Gil Ben Hur
- Team size
- 100+
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
Summer Plan 1 Step
| Account | Fee | Target | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100K | $249 | 10% | 6% |
- Payouts
- Refund from 3rd payout
- Max drawdown
- 6% (static)
- Daily loss limit
- 3%
- Platforms
- MT5
Scaling
Account scales up on every 10% target reached: $100k -> $125k -> $150k -> $175k.
Summer Plan 2 Steps
| Account | Fee | Target |
|---|---|---|
| $100K | $149 | 10% |
| $100K | $179 | 8% |
- Max drawdown
- 10% (static)
- Daily loss limit
- 3%
- Platforms
- MT5
1 Step | Hyper Growth
Source| Account | Fee | Target | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100K | $249 | 10% | 6% |
2 Step | High Stakes
3 Step | Bootcamp
Futures
| Account |
|---|
| $100K |
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
Bootcamp: 2x size at each 10% milestone; Hyper Growth: +20% per 5% profit.
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Long-running brand
- +Sustainable rules
- +Generous scaling
Trade-offs
- −Strict drawdown limits
- −MT5 only
The 5%ers FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing The 5%ers?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with The 5%ers before purchasing.
Does The 5%ers offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
The 5%ers offers an evaluation (challenge) path and an instant-funding path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do The 5%ers's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 100% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a monthly (bootcamp) / bi-weekly (hyper growth) basis; first payout eligibility: 14 days after first profit target hit. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does The 5%ers's scaling plan work?+
The 5%ers publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $4,000,000 through scaling. Bootcamp: 2x size at each 10% milestone; Hyper Growth: +20% per 5% profit. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are The 5%ers's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at The 5%ers?+
Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Markets: equities, forex, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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