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The 5%ers
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The 5%ers Review

Independent analysis of The 5%ers's challenge structure, payout speed, and trader outcomes. Trust score and ratings sourced from 5 verified trader reviews.

Last verified: May 5, 2026 · PropDNA editorial team

ⓘ Trust score improves as more PropDNA members leave reviews. This firm has strong external reputation — score will rise as community data grows.

OUR TAKE — THE 5%ERS
  • 100% profit split — one of the highest in the industry
  • Fast payouts — typically within 14 days
  • Challenge fee refunded on your first payout
  • Stable ruleset — no documented rule changes
  • News trading permitted — no blackout windows during economic releases
PROGRAM:
TRUST SCORE
67
/100
How we score →
Score components
TRADER RATING18/25(Fair)
PAYOUT RELIABILITY14/22(Fair)
RULE STABILITY10/10(Good)
REVIEW VOLUME6/15(Poor)
PROPDNA VERIFIED10/10(Good)
RULES QUALITY9/18(Fair)
VERIFIED BUYERS0/5(Poor)

HOW PROPDNA CALCULATES TRUST SCORE

PropDNA Trust Score is a 0–100 composite score measuring how reliable and trader-friendly a prop firm is. It is calculated from seven independently verified components — no single firm can inflate it artificially.

  • 25ptTrader RatingBayesian-weighted star average from verified reviews, weighted by payout proof and membership status
  • 22ptPayout ReliabilityDays to first payout: ≤4 days earns full marks; >21 days earns minimum
  • 18ptRules Quality IndexAdmin-scored index of how trader-friendly the firm's ruleset is (−50 predatory to +50 generous)
  • 15ptReview VolumeLogarithmic scale — more reviews raise the score, but flooding with reviews has diminishing returns
  • 10ptPropDNA VerifiedManual badge awarded after independent verification by the PropDNA editorial team
  • 10ptRule StabilityDeducts 3 pts per documented rule change — firms that change rules unpredictably score lower
  • 5ptVerified BuyersAdditive bonus from PropDNA members who submitted verified proof of challenge purchase
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RATING
4.1 / 5
REVIEWS
5
PROFIT SPLIT
100%
MAX FUNDING
$4,000,000
MIN COST
$39
PAYOUT DAYS
14d
PASS RATE
18%

TRADING RULES

EVALUATION STEPS
2-phase
DRAWDOWN TYPE
Trailing
MAX DRAWDOWN
10%
DAILY DRAWDOWN
5%
PROFIT TARGET
5%
PAYOUT FREQUENCY
Weekly
WEEKEND HOLDING
Yes
NEWS TRADING
Yes
EA / BOTS ALLOWED
Yes
FEE REFUND
Yes
MARKETS
Forex, Metals, Indices
PLATFORMS
MT4, MT5
SCALING PLAN
Accounts scale with consistent performance

ADVANTAGES

  • +Profit split of 100% is the maximum possible, far exceeding the industry average of 84.7%
  • +Max funding of $4,000,000 vastly exceeds the industry average of $839,272, offering exceptional capital scale
  • +Min challenge cost of $39 is well below the industry average of $186.70, minimising entry costs
  • +Profit target of 5% is below the industry average of 7.9%, making the challenge easier to pass

WATCH OUT FOR

  • Days to first payout is 14, more than double the industry average of 6.5 days
  • Pass rate of 18% is very low, indicating the majority of traders fail the evaluation
  • Trailing drawdown type is the most restrictive, shrinking the drawdown buffer as profits grow

TRADER REVIEWS

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PAYOUT CALCULATOR — 100% SPLIT

GROSS PROFIT
$1,250
YOUR PAYOUT
$1,250
FIRM KEEPS
$0
Based on 5% monthly profit on a $25,000 account at 100% split. For illustration only.

PAYOUT SPEED TREND — LAST 6 MONTHS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS — THE 5%ERS

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Risk warning: Proprietary trading challenges involve real financial risk. The majority of challenge participants do not pass and lose their entry fee. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This page is for informational and comparison purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always read the firm's full terms and conditions before committing any funds. Full risk warning →

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Trust Score: 67/100 · 100% split
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