Prop Firm Review

The5ers

EA: YesMT5Varies by PlanNews Restricted

Updated: June 10, 2026 · EA policy checked against official rules

EA Friendliness3 / 5
DD TypeVaries
Profit Split50-100%
Max DDVaries
Daily DD4%+
PlatformMT5

Can you run an EA on The5ers?

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 SupportYes: with strategy restrictions
Allowed EA TypesOriginal automated strategies that comply with the prohibited-practices policy
MartingaleNot explicitly banned by name
Grid TradingNot explicitly banned
Copy TradingShared strategies and coordinated trading are prohibited
HFTProhibited
News TradingConditions vary by program; verify the selected program before purchasing
Min Trade DurationNo fixed duration stated; HFT and tick scalping are prohibited
Fixed SL RequiredNo

Watch out for

Challenge structure

Account Sizes$5K, $10K, $25K (Bootcamp/High Stakes); up to $4M (growth plan)
Phase 1 Profit Target6% (Bootcamp); 8% (High Stakes)
Phase 2 Profit Target4% (Bootcamp); varies by plan
Daily Drawdown4% (Bootcamp); varies by plan
Max Drawdown6% (Bootcamp); varies by plan
Drawdown TypeRelative trailing on Bootcamp; varies by plan
Min Trading DaysNot explicitly stated; varies by plan
Time LimitUnlimited on most plans
Profit Split50–100% depending on plan and progression
Scaling PlanGrowth plan scales up to $4M; performance-based

Platform & payouts

PlatformsMetaTrader 5
MT5 AvailableYes
Payout FrequencyBi-weekly: 1st and 16th of each month
Payout MethodsWise, bank wire, crypto; Deel for some regions

Verdict for EA traders

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.

Common questions

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.

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