---
title: "The5ers Challenges 2026 — Sizes, Targets & Pricing"
url: https://propfirmbook.com/the5ers/challenges
description: "Compare every The5ers challenge: account sizes, profit targets, drawdown limits, fees, and payouts. Updated for 2026."
lang: en
---

# The5ers challenges

Est. 2016
https://propfirmbook.com/the5ers

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The5ers currently offers **12 challenge programs**, with fees ranging from **$22–$850**. 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's official documentation and kept up to date.

## Challenge Details

### The5ers Challenge: 1 Step

5K: https://propfirmbook.com/challenge/the5ers-1-step-5k
10K: https://propfirmbook.com/challenge/the5ers-1-step-10k
20K: https://propfirmbook.com/challenge/the5ers-1-step-20k

CHALLENGE FEE $260

Challenge Fee

$260

Profit Target

10%

Max Daily Loss

3%

Max Total Loss

6%

Profit Split

Up to 50%

Payout Frequency

Every 14 days

Consistency Rule

None

View full challenge details →: https://propfirmbook.com/challenge/the5ers-1-step-5k

View The5ers 1-Step details: https://propfirmbook.com/the5ers/1-step

## How The5ers challenges work

A The5ers challenge is a paid evaluation phase where you trade simulated capital under The5ers'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's actual capital and keep a percentage of profits as your payout. Most challenge fees are refunded with your first successful payout.

The5ers'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'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 matcher tool can help you find a challenge with rules that fit your style before paying for the evaluation.

## Frequently Asked Questions about The5ers Challenges

A The5ers 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's actual capital and keep a percentage of profits as your payout. Most challenge fees are refunded with your first successful payout.

The5ers 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's scaling plan after consistent payouts. The exact current split for each program is shown on the main The5ers 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's exact rule for that account size — read it carefully before paying.

You lose the challenge fee. Most firms — including The5ers — 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's support directly if you think you qualify.

News trading rules vary across firms and across The5ers'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's specific trading rules are listed on the main The5ers review page in the Trading Rules section.

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