The5ers Futures currently offers 4 challenge programs, with fees ranging from $59–$120. Select a challenge type and account size below to compare profit targets, drawdown limits, payout frequency, and the full consistency rule — all sourced directly from The5ers Futures's official documentation and kept up to date.

Challenge Details

The5ers Futures Challenge: 1 Step

Program: Day Trade

Challenge Fee

$59

Profit Target

$1,500

Max Daily Loss

None

Max Total Loss

$1,000 (eod trailing)

Profit Split

80%

Payout Frequency

Bi-weekly

Consistency Rule

40% per position

Trading Rules

Rules change without notice and vary by account type. Confirm with the firm before you trade.

ALLOWED

News Trading

No restrictions around economic releases.

RESTRICTED

Copy Trading

Own $25K/$50K accounts only, up to $75K combined.

Overnight Holding

Swing: up to 1 mini / 10 micro overnight. Day Trade: not allowed.

Except Day Trade: Not allowed — Close everything 10 min before the daily close.

NOT ALLOWED

HedgingArbitrage

Expert Advisors (EAs)

Algorithmic trading is forbidden.

HFT

Including trades lasting only seconds.

Weekend Holding

Both plans must be flat 10 min before the Friday close.

Group Trading

No copying other traders or letting them copy you.

Not published by the firm: Scalping.

From our firm record — not independently re-verified

How The5ers Futures challenges work

A The5ers Futures challenge is a paid evaluation phase where you trade simulated capital under The5ers Futures's rules — profit targets, daily drawdown, max drawdown, and time limits. Pass the evaluation and you're moved to a funded account where you trade The5ers Futures's actual capital and keep a percentage of profits as your payout. Most challenge fees are refunded with your first successful payout.

The5ers Futures's evaluation structure (1-step, 2-step, or instant-funding) depends on which program you pick. Each challenge card above shows the exact steps, the profit target per phase, the time limit (if any), the daily and overall drawdown limits, and the profit split you'll earn once funded. We pull these values directly from The5ers Futures's official rulebook and keep them up to date.

Industry-wide pass rates on prop firm challenges sit around 10%. The traders who pass most consistently treat the challenge as a paid stress test of an already-profitable strategy — not as a way to learn one. If you're newer to trading, the The5ers Futures matcher tool can help you find a challenge with rules that fit your style before paying for the evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions about The5ers Futures Challenges

A The5ers Futures challenge is the paid evaluation phase where you prove you can hit a profit target without breaching drawdown rules. Once you pass, you're funded — you trade The5ers Futures's actual capital and keep a percentage of profits as your payout. Most challenge fees are refunded with your first successful payout.
The5ers Futures typically offers multiple formats — both one-step and two-step evaluations are common across the industry, and some firms also offer instant-funding options. The exact structure depends on which account size and program you pick. The challenge cards above show the current steps, profit targets, and time limits for each tier.
Profit splits in this industry typically range from 70% to 90% to the trader. Higher splits are usually unlocked through The5ers Futures's scaling plan after consistent payouts. The exact current split for each program is shown on the main The5ers Futures review page along with payout frequency and minimum payout amounts.
Most prop firms enforce both a daily drawdown limit (around 4–5%) and a maximum overall drawdown (around 8–10%). The make-or-break detail is whether the overall drawdown is static (calculated from starting balance) or trailing (follows equity highs). Each challenge card above shows The5ers Futures's exact rule for that account size — read it carefully before paying.
You lose the challenge fee. Most firms — including The5ers Futures — offer discounted reset options if you want to retry without paying the full price again. If you breach by a small margin in the final phase, some firms grant a free reset on a case-by-case basis. Contact The5ers Futures's support directly if you think you qualify.
News trading rules vary across firms and across The5ers Futures's individual programs. Most prop firms restrict trading during high-impact news (NFP, FOMC, CPI) and some require positions to be closed before weekend gaps. The5ers Futures's specific trading rules are listed on the main The5ers Futures review page in the Trading Rules section.

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