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The 5%ers

CEO
Saul Lokier
Country
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Trust Pilot
4.8
Date Created
Jan 2016
Years In Operation
10
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The 5%ers
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Firm Overview

Broker
Commercial Liquidity ProviderCommercial Liquidity Provider
Platforms
cTradercTrader
MT5MT5
Payment Methods
Apple PayApple Pay
Bank TransferBank Transfer
Credit/Debit CardCredit/Debit Card
CryptoCrypto
Google PayGoogle Pay
PayPalPayPal
Payout Methods
Bank TransferBank Transfer
CryptoCrypto
RiseworksRiseworks
The 5%ers is a UK-headquartered proprietary trading firm that has been operating since January 2016, establishing itself as a trusted name in the prop trading space over the past decade. The firm provides traders with access to multiple challenge programs designed to assess trading ability and unlock live funding. Operating through cTrader and MT5 platforms, The 5%ers caters to traders seeking transparent evaluation pathways with various account sizes ranging from modest starter accounts to larger institutional-tier allocations. The firm supports a comprehensive range of payment and withdrawal methods including bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and alternative processors, making it accessible to an international trader base. With a strong community reputation reflected in its high rating, The 5%ers appeals to both emerging traders looking to prove themselves and experienced professionals seeking to scale their capital through structured risk frameworks.

Instruments and Assets

Type of Instruments
CFD
Assets
MetalsIndicesCryptoOther CommoditiesEnergyFX

Leverage

AssetInstant1-Step2-Steps3-Steps
Metalsn/a1:101:251:25
Indicesn/a1:7.51:251:25
Crypton/a1:0.61:21:0.6
Other Commoditiesn/a1:1.5n/a1:1.5
Energyn/a1:1.51:5n/a
FXn/a1:301:1001:30

Commissions

Metals
Percentage-based commission = (Commission rate/100) × Trade entry price × Contract size × Lot size × 2
Indices
No Commissions
Crypto
Percentage-based commission = (Commission rate/100) × Trade entry price × Contract size × Lot size × 2
Other Commodities
Percentage-based commission = (Commission rate/100) × Trade entry price × Contract size × Lot size × 2
Energy
Percentage-based commission = (Commission rate/100) × Trade entry price × Contract size × Lot size × 2
FX
$4 per Standard Lot

Consistency Rules

No consistency rules documented for this firm yet.

Firm Rules

Account Sizing

Traders can select from a range of challenge account sizes, with entry-level accounts starting at 5,000 and scaling up to 250,000 depending on the specific program chosen and trader objectives.

Platform Access

Trading occurs on either cTrader or MT5, both professional-grade platforms offering robust charting, execution speeds, and customisation options suitable for various trading strategies.

Multi-Step Progression

The firm offers both single-step and multi-step challenge structures, allowing traders to demonstrate consistency and risk management across different evaluation phases before accessing live capital.

Payment Flexibility

Deposits can be made through multiple channels including bank transfers, credit and debit cards, cryptocurrency wallets, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal for maximum convenience.

Withdrawal Methods

Profits are distributed via bank transfer, cryptocurrency transfer, or Riseworks, giving traders choice in how they receive their earnings from the firm.

Challenge Programs

The firm offers specialized tracks including the Bootcamp Program for foundational traders and High Stakes Challenge variants, as well as the Hyper Growth Program for those seeking aggressive scaling.

The 5%ers Challenges

Payout Policy

Frequency
N/A
Profit Split
50%
Minimum Payout
N/A
Available Payout Methods
Bank TransferBank Transfer
CryptoCrypto
RiseworksRiseworks

Restricted Countries

The following countries are not eligible to apply for The 5%ers challenges.
AfghanistanAfghanistanBelarusBelarusBurundiBurundiCentral African RepublicCentral African RepublicCubaCubaEritreaEritreaGuineaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuinea-BissauIranIranIraqIraqIsraelIsraelLebanonLebanonLiberiaLiberiaLibyaLibyaPapua New GuineaPapua New GuineaSomaliaSomaliaSouth SudanSouth SudanSudanSudanVanuatuVanuatuYemenYemenMyanmarNorth KoreaRussiaSyria
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