Updated: June 10, 2026 · EA policy checked against official rules
Yes: The5ers allows EAs, but the strategy must represent your own trading. HFT, tick scalping, rollover exploitation, shared third-party EA strategies and excessive server requests are prohibited. News conditions can differ by program.
| EA Support | Yes: with strategy restrictions |
| Allowed EA Types | Original automated strategies that comply with the prohibited-practices policy |
| Martingale | Not explicitly banned by name |
| Grid Trading | Not explicitly banned |
| Copy Trading | Shared strategies and coordinated trading are prohibited |
| HFT | Prohibited |
| News Trading | Conditions vary by program; verify the selected program before purchasing |
| Min Trade Duration | No fixed duration stated; HFT and tick scalping are prohibited |
| Fixed SL Required | No |
| Account Sizes | $5K, $10K, $25K (Bootcamp/High Stakes); up to $4M (growth plan) |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 6% (Bootcamp); 8% (High Stakes) |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 4% (Bootcamp); varies by plan |
| Daily Drawdown | 4% (Bootcamp); varies by plan |
| Max Drawdown | 6% (Bootcamp); varies by plan |
| Drawdown Type | Relative trailing on Bootcamp; varies by plan |
| Min Trading Days | Not explicitly stated; varies by plan |
| Time Limit | Unlimited on most plans |
| Profit Split | 50–100% depending on plan and progression |
| Scaling Plan | Growth plan scales up to $4M; performance-based |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 |
| MT5 Available | Yes |
| Payout Frequency | Bi-weekly: 1st and 16th of each month |
| Payout Methods | Wise, bank wire, crypto; Deel for some regions |
The5ers stands out for its long-term scaling potential up to $4M in capital. However, the drawdown type varies by plan, the Bootcamp uses trailing DD which is less EA-friendly. Best for: traders who choose the right plan carefully and want long-term capital growth.
Does The5ers allow EA trading?
Yes. The5ers allows Expert Advisors, but HFT, tick scalping, rollover exploitation and shared third-party EA strategies are prohibited.
What are The5ers news rules for EAs?
News conditions can differ by program. Confirm the current rule for your selected The5ers program before purchasing.
Which EAs are prohibited at The5ers?
The5ers prohibits HFT, tick scalping, rollover exploitation, shared third-party EA strategies and EAs that generate excessive server requests.