The5%ers Rules Explained (2026)
The5%ers runs a single-phase evaluation with a static (absolute) drawdown of 4% and a 4% daily loss limit. Funded traders keep up to 100% of profits.
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Key rules
| Drawdown type | Static (absolute) |
| Maximum drawdown | 4% |
| Daily loss limit | 4% |
| Daily reset time | 00:00 ET |
| Consistency rule | None |
| Profit split | Up to 100% |
| Account sizes | $5k, $10k, $20k, $40k, $80k, $160k |
| Challenge fees | $95–$1875 |
| Platforms | MT5 |
| Asset classes | Forex, Indices, Commodities |
| News trading | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed |
| EAs / bots | Allowed |
Evaluation phases
| Phase | Profit target | Min trading days | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Stakes | 8% | — | Unlimited |
How The5%ers's drawdown actually works
Because The5%ers uses a static drawdown, your floor is locked at 96% of your starting balance and never moves. On a $100k account that's a fixed $96,000 floor. The longer you trade profitably, the more breathing room you have — this is the most forgiving drawdown model and a big reason The5%ers is popular.
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Things to know
Tightest drawdown in the industry (4%) but no minimum trading days and scaling to $4M. Up to 100% profit split. Suits slow, disciplined traders.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum drawdown on The5%ers?
The5%ers's maximum drawdown is 4%. The5%ers uses a static (absolute) drawdown. Your floor is fixed in dollars when you start and never moves, so every dollar of profit increases your buffer.
Does The5%ers have a daily loss limit?
Yes — The5%ers caps your loss at 4% of the account in a single day, measured from the day's starting balance. The daily window resets at 00:00 ET. Miscounting the reset boundary fails accounts constantly.
What is the profit target to pass The5%ers?
The5%ers's evaluation has 1 phase: High-Stakes requires 8% profit. There is no minimum trading-day requirement.
What is the profit split on The5%ers?
Funded The5%ers traders keep up to 100% of the profits they generate.
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