The 5%ers was founded in 2016 by Gil Ben Hur, an experienced forex trader and former institutional fund manager. The name refers to the top 5% of traders who are consistently profitable. Based in Raanana, Israel, the firm has been in operation for over a decade and has built a strong reputation for transparency, education, and trader support.
What makes The 5%ers unique is the breadth of their program offerings. They provide three distinct paths: an Instant Funding program (live account with no evaluation), a Bootcamp (low-cost evaluation with aggressive scaling), and a Hyper Growth program (standard two-phase evaluation). The scaling plan is the most aggressive in the industry, theoretically allowing accounts to grow from $6,000 to $4,000,000.
Instant Funding: No evaluation required. You receive a live funded account immediately upon purchase. Starting capital ranges from $6,000 to $20,000. Profit target to scale is 10%. Maximum drawdown is 5% (relative to starting balance). The profit split is 50/50 initially, increasing through the scaling plan.
Bootcamp: A low-cost evaluation with a $10,000 account. You must hit a 6% profit target within 60 days with a maximum loss of 5%. The entry fee is very low (around $95), making it one of the cheapest evaluations available. Upon passing, you receive a funded account with scaling potential.
Hyper Growth (Two-Phase): Phase 1 requires 8% profit in 30 days. Phase 2 requires 5% in 60 days. Daily loss limit is 5%, maximum overall loss is 10%. This follows the standard industry format with accounts from $10K to $100K. Upon passing, you receive a funded account with an initial 80% profit split.
- Bootcamp ($10K evaluation) — ~$95
- Instant Funding $6K — ~$235
- Instant Funding $10K — ~$375
- Instant Funding $20K — ~$745
- Hyper Growth $10K — ~$95
- Hyper Growth $25K — ~$225
- Hyper Growth $50K — ~$325
- Hyper Growth $100K — ~$495
The Bootcamp and Hyper Growth evaluations are among the most affordable in the industry. Instant Funding is pricier (you are paying for immediate access to real capital), but still reasonable given the no-evaluation benefit.
- Daily loss limit: 5% on Hyper Growth. Not explicitly enforced on Instant Funding (only max drawdown applies).
- Maximum drawdown: 5% on Instant Funding (relative). 10% on Hyper Growth (static).
- Minimum trading days: 3 days on Hyper Growth. No minimum on Instant Funding.
- News trading: Allowed on all programs, including high-impact events.
- Weekend/overnight holding: Allowed on all programs — a significant advantage for swing traders.
- EAs: Expert Advisors and automated strategies are permitted.
- Leverage: Lower than many competitors. Instant Funding offers 1:30 leverage, Hyper Growth offers 1:100.
- Consistency rule: No strict consistency rule on any program.
The 5%ers supports MetaTrader 5 as the primary platform. MT4 is no longer offered for new accounts. The instrument range includes forex pairs (30+ pairs), indices (US30, NAS100, SPX500, DAX40), commodities (gold, silver, oil), and some stock CFDs. Cryptocurrency CFDs are available on select instruments (BTC, ETH).
Instant Funding starts at a 50% profit split, increasing to 75% and eventually 100% through the scaling plan. Hyper Growth starts at 80% and can scale to 100%. Payouts are bi-weekly. Payment methods include bank transfer, PayPal, and cryptocurrency. The 5%ers is one of the few firms that can eventually offer a 100% profit split at the highest scaling levels, which is a remarkable feature.
The 5%ers' scaling plan is arguably the most compelling feature in the entire prop firm industry. Starting from a $6,000 Instant Funding account, each time you reach a 10% profit target, your account doubles in size. The progression looks like this: $6K → $12K → $24K → $48K → $96K → $192K → $384K → $768K → $1.5M → $3M → $4M.
At each scaling milestone, your profit split also increases. The journey from $6K to $4M requires consistent profitability over an extended period, but the theoretical ceiling is unmatched. Hyper Growth accounts follow a similar but less aggressive scaling path.
Pros:
- Instant funding option with no evaluation — rare in the industry
- The most aggressive scaling plan available (up to $4M)
- Profit split can reach 100% at top scaling levels
- Excellent Trustpilot rating (4.8/5) with 23,000+ reviews
- Established firm (since 2016) with a strong track record
- News trading and weekend holding allowed on all programs
- Very affordable Bootcamp and Hyper Growth evaluations
- Strong educational resources and community
Cons:
- Instant Funding starts with only a 50% profit split — you must scale up to improve it
- Instant Funding accounts start small ($6K-$20K) — meaningful profits require significant scaling
- Lower leverage (1:30 on Instant Funding) compared to competitors offering 1:100+
- MT5 only — no MT4 or cTrader option
- The 5% drawdown on Instant Funding is tight, especially with low leverage
- Scaling from $6K to meaningful capital ($100K+) takes many months of consistent trading
The 5%ers is ideal for patient, long-term traders who value the journey of scaling up over time rather than immediate access to large capital. If you have a consistent strategy and are willing to start small for the chance to eventually manage millions, The 5%ers' scaling plan is unmatched. Swing traders particularly benefit from the relaxed news and weekend holding rules.
The Instant Funding program is perfect for traders who hate evaluations and want to trade real capital from day one, even at a smaller size. The Bootcamp is excellent for beginners who want to test their skills with minimal financial risk ($95 entry). Traders who need large starting capital immediately (e.g., $200K+) should look at firms with larger initial evaluation accounts.
★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 — based on 23,262 reviews on Trustpilot.
The 5%ers has an outstanding Trustpilot rating, tied with FTMO for the highest in the prop firm industry. Reviewers consistently praise the firm's transparency, the quality of educational materials, and the responsive customer support. The scaling plan receives particular enthusiasm. Common criticisms include the small starting account sizes for Instant Funding and the low leverage. Overall, The 5%ers is one of the most positively reviewed prop firms available.