The5ers Futures

The5ers Futures has two challenge types: Day Trade and Swing. Both use the same account sizes and the same core targets. The main difference is how positions are handled near market close and whether limited overnight holding is allowed.

Challenge Overview

The structure is easy to follow. Choose Day Trade if you are an intraday trader. Choose Swing if you want the option to carry a small position overnight.

1. Day Trade Programme

The Day Trade programme is built for traders who open and close positions within the session. All positions must be closed at least 10 minutes before market close.

This is the cleaner fit for futures traders who focus on active intraday sessions, especially US index futures. If you trade S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, Russell 2000, crude oil, gold or currency futures during liquid sessions and flatten before the close, Day Trade is the obvious starting point.

The target-to-drawdown ratio is fair but not loose. A 6% profit target against 4% EOD drawdown means you cannot just max contracts and hope for a clean run. Futures move fast, especially around US session opens and news releases. Most traders should use micros until they understand how the account reacts to normal volatility.

Day Trade is the better choice if you do not want overnight gap risk. It is also easier to manage for traders who only trade set windows, such as the New York open, US data releases, or high-volume index sessions.

2. Swing Programme

The Swing programme is for traders who want the option to hold futures positions overnight.

That makes Swing useful, but not unrestricted. It works for traders who want to hold a small futures position through a wider move. It does not work for traders who want to carry full-size positions overnight.

Swing is best for traders who have a futures strategy that needs more than one session, but who are still happy to reduce exposure near the close. If you trade macro swing moves in gold, crude, currencies or indices, it may be the more useful account type. Just remember that the 4% EOD drawdown still applies. Overnight holding does not mean wider risk. It just means you have permission to carry limited size.

Consistency Rule

The5ers Futures uses a 40% per-position consistency rule. No single position can make up more than 40% of total profit. It applies to how profit is distributed across trades, not just across trading days. You can pass the evaluation in one day, but you still need to stay within the consistency rule.

This rule is not an instant hard-fail in the same way as breaching max drawdown. It is more of a progress blocker. You need to keep trading until total profit grows enough for the largest position to fall inside the 40% cap.

For most intraday traders, this is manageable. If you build profits across several trades, it should not be a major issue. It is more restrictive for low-frequency traders who take one or two large futures positions and expect one winner to do most of the work.

Futures Account Scaling

The5ers Futures has a funded-account scaling plan that activates each time you reach a 10% profit milestone. Once the 10% target is reached and all positions are closed, the account is disabled and sent to the Risk Department for review. If approved, a new scaled account is issued.

This is a sensible scaling model. It does not give traders a huge contract jump all at once. It increases size gradually, which is better for risk control. The trade-off is that scaling is not instant trading continuity - the account is paused and reviewed before the next scaled account is issued. Scaling reaches up to $500K buying power.

Trading Rules

The trading rules are fairly straightforward compared with some futures firms. The two that matter most in day-to-day trading are the EOD drawdown and the consistency rule. The EOD drawdown gives room during the session, but you still need to protect your closing balance. The consistency rule means one huge position cannot carry the whole evaluation.

Prohibited Strategies

The5ers Futures does not support high-frequency trading, algorithmic trading or hedging. That means the futures branch is mainly built for manual traders. It is not a good fit for traders using bots, latency-based strategies, arbitrage tools, automated execution systems or hedged multi-account setups.

The firm can ban traders found using unsupported methods. This is not a minor style preference - it is a core account rule. If you trade automated CFD strategies on another platform, do not assume the same approach will be accepted here. The futures product is different from the CFD programmes and has its own restrictions.

Location Availability

The5ers Futures accepts traders who are over 18, but the service is not available everywhere. Traders should check the latest country list before paying. This is especially important if you live in a region affected by sanctions, payment restrictions or prop firm compliance rules.

Do not try to bypass restrictions with a VPN. If your location becomes an issue during KYC or payout checks, the account can be closed and payouts may be affected.

The5ers Futures is cheap at the evaluation stage, but traders still need to look at the full cost structure: entry fee, possible Day Trade activation fee after the current promotion, trading commissions, payout fees and any reset costs.

Challenge Entry Fees

There are no monthly evaluation fees. This is the biggest pricing advantage. For traders who take time to pass, this matters. A monthly futures challenge can become more expensive if you need two or three billing cycles. With The5ers Futures, the upfront fee is the main evaluation cost, as long as you keep the account active by placing at least one trade every 14 days.

Day Trade may normally require an activation fee after passing, while Swing is listed as a one-time fee with no activation fee. At the time of writing, The5ers says it is running a no-activation-fee month across all accounts. That should be checked before checkout because it may not be permanent.

Current Offers

The5ers currently says it is running a no activation fee month on all futures accounts. That needs careful wording. The futures help centre says Swing has a one-time fee with no activation fee and no monthly fee. It also says Day Trade has a one-time upfront fee plus an activation fee only after passing the evaluation. The current no-activation-fee wording appears to be promotional, so traders should verify the checkout page before buying.

There is no exclusive Best Prop Firms discount code currently listed for The5ers Futures. If the no-activation-fee promotion ends, Day Trade may become slightly more expensive after passing. That matters because low entry fees are one of the main selling points of this futures branch.

Futures Commissions

Resets

The public The5ers Futures help centre does not clearly publish reset pricing. That is a gap. Reset costs matter because they change the real cost of trying a futures challenge. A $59 account looks very cheap, but the full cost depends on what happens if you fail and need to restart.

Before buying, traders should check the Hub or ask support:

• Is a reset available?
• What does it cost by account size?
• Does the reset keep the same programme type?
• Does a reset affect any promotion or activation-fee offer?

Until reset pricing is shown clearly, this section is a transparency weakness compared with firms that publish all reset fees upfront.

Refund Policy

The refund policy is limited. Refunds on evaluation programmes are available only if no trades have been placed and the request is made within 14 days of purchase. Activation fees are non-refundable once trading has started. Refunds are processed back to the original payment method within 5 to 7 business days. This is normal for prop firm evaluations. Once you place a trade, treat the fee as spent.

How Does The5ers Futures Compare?

The5ers Futures compares well on entry price. Starting at $59 with no monthly billing is a strong setup for traders who want to take their time.

It compares less well on platform choice. FXIFY Futures, FundedNext Futures, Topstep and other futures prop firms offer more familiar platform stacks, such as Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, or proprietary platforms with broader tooling.

It also compares less well on profit split. The5ers Futures pays 80%, while some futures firms offer 90% or a path to 100% through add-ons or account type.

The drawdown structure is a plus. EOD drawdown is generally easier to manage than real-time trailing drawdown. It gives more space for intraday pullbacks, but still forces traders to protect end-of-day equity. The5ers Futures is a low-cost, rules-based futures evaluation. It is not the most flexible platform offer, and it is not the highest payout split.

The5ers Futures covers a useful futures market list across equity indices, currency futures, metals, energy, agriculture and crypto futures.

Available Futures Markets

The5ers Futures supports products across CME, COMEX, NYMEX and CBOT market data groups. The market list is strong enough for most futures traders. It covers the main high-volume contracts, plus several secondary products for traders who want more variety.

Equity Index Futures

• E-mini S&P 500
• E-mini Nasdaq 100
• E-mini Dow
• E-mini Russell 2000
• E-mini S&P MidCap 400
• Nikkei 225
• Micro S&P 500
• Micro Nasdaq 100
• Micro Dow
• Micro Russell 2000

This is the most important category for most day traders. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts are usually the main focus because they have strong liquidity and clean session behaviour. Micro contracts are useful on smaller accounts. A $25K account with 2 mini contracts available can still be risky if you size too hard. Micros make it easier to build profit while staying inside the drawdown and consistency rule.

Currency Futures

• Australian dollar
• British pound
• Canadian dollar
• Euro FX
• Japanese yen
• Swiss franc
• Micro Australian dollar
• Micro Euro

This gives forex-style exposure through exchange-traded futures rather than CFDs or spot-style pricing. Traders coming from The5ers CFD branch need to adjust. Contract size, tick value, session liquidity and margin behaviour are different in futures.

Metals

• Gold
• Micro gold
• Silver
• Copper
• Platinum
• Palladium
• E-mini gold

Gold and micro gold will likely be the main products for most prop traders. Silver and copper can move sharply and need careful sizing. Platinum and palladium are more niche and may suit traders with specific commodity experience.

Energy

• WTI crude oil
• Natural gas
• Heating oil
• RBOB gasoline
• E-mini crude oil
• E-mini natural gas

Energy futures can be useful for traders who understand volatility, inventory data and macro news. They can also be dangerous for beginners because price moves can be fast and clean-looking setups can reverse hard. The 4% EOD drawdown gives some room, but it will not save poor sizing in crude oil or natural gas.

Agriculture

• Corn
• Soybeans
• Wheat
• Soybean meal

These markets are useful for traders who understand seasonal moves, weather risk, supply data and commodity-specific catalysts. They are not usually the best starting point for newer futures traders. Most beginners will be better served by learning micro index futures before moving into agriculture.

Crypto Futures

The commissions page lists Bitcoin and Ethereum futures. Crypto futures can be volatile, and availability may depend on platform setup and current instrument access. If crypto futures are central to your strategy, check inside BlackArrow before buying an account.

Contract Sizing

Contract limits apply in both the evaluation and funded stage.

The contract limits look generous relative to the account fee, but that does not mean traders should max them out. Futures contracts move quickly, and a few points on Nasdaq, crude oil or gold can change the account's risk position fast. The smarter use of these limits is flexibility, not full-size risk. Micros are likely the best fit for most evaluation traders.

The5ers Futures uses BlackArrow as its trading terminal. This is one of the biggest differences from The5ers CFD branch. The CFD side uses MT5 and MatchTrader. The futures side does not.

BlackArrow Trading Terminal

BlackArrow is currently the only trading platform supported for The5ers Futures. It is available across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and web browsers. That gives traders desktop, browser and mobile access.

The platform should be enough for basic futures execution, position management and account monitoring. The question is whether it fits your workflow.

Market Data Options

The public futures help centre does not clearly publish a separate Level 1 or Level 2 market data pricing table. The trading instruments page lists market data groups such as CME, COMEX, NYMEX and CBOT by product. It does not give a clear paid DOM or Level 2 upgrade structure.

If you need depth-of-market data, ladder trading or order-flow tools, check with The5ers support before buying. Do not assume that your preferred data depth or execution workflow is included.

EAs and Automation

EAs, bots, high-frequency trading, algorithmic trading and hedging are not supported on The5ers Futures. That means BlackArrow is mainly for manual futures trading under The5ers' rules. If you want automated trading with The5ers, do not assume the CFD rules or MT5 setup carries across to the futures branch. This review is for the futures product only.

The5ers Futures uses an 80/20 profit split in favour of the trader. Funded traders can request payouts every 14 days. The payout model is simple, but there are important limits: payout caps apply, withdrawal methods can carry fees, and HUB Credits cannot be withdrawn.

Payment Methods for Challenge Fees

• Credit and debit cards
• Visa and Mastercard
• PayPal Checkout
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay
• Confirmo for cryptocurrency payments

Crypto payments require care. If network fees mean the payment is underpaid, the order may not complete and the account may not open. Traders should check the network and final payment amount before sending crypto.

Profit Splits & Payout Policy

The 80% split is fair, but it is not the highest in the futures prop market. Traders who prioritise maximum payout percentage may prefer a firm with 90% or 100% options. Traders who prioritise low entry fees and no monthly billing may still find The5ers Futures attractive.

Payout Caps

The $25K account has the tightest payout structure. It is cheap to enter, but the max payout stays at $1,250. The $50K account has a more useful progression, moving from $1,500 to $3,000 by the fourth payout.

The $100K and $150K accounts have higher first payout caps, then move to 3% of account balance. That makes the larger accounts more flexible for traders who expect to scale and build profit.

Minimum Payout Requirements

The public futures help centre clearly publishes payout caps, but it does not clearly publish a separate minimum payout amount for The5ers Futures. Before requesting a payout, traders should check the Hub or ask support whether a minimum payout applies. This matters most for smaller accounts and traders taking partial withdrawals.

Drawdown After Withdrawing a Payout

After a payout, The5ers Futures recalculates the drawdown from the new account balance.

This is a positive rule. Some futures prop firms leave traders with very little room after withdrawing. The5ers gives the account a fresh drawdown buffer after payout, which makes post-withdrawal trading more manageable.

Payout Methods

The 3.5% fee is worth factoring into the real payout. For example, if a trader requests $3,000 through Rise, crypto or bank transfer, the 3.5% fee equals $105. HUB Credits avoid the fee, but they are not cash and cannot be withdrawn.

The5ers Futures has its own futures help centre, covering programme rules, drawdown, consistency, platform access, payout methods, payout caps, market hours, trading instruments and scaling. Because The5ers already has a larger CFD business, the futures branch benefits from the wider brand's support setup and education ecosystem. That said, futures-specific education is still lighter than the wider The5ers CFD content.

Customer Support

Support is available through The5ers support channels and LiveChat. The help centre is useful for quick rule checks. It answers most basic questions around payouts, account limits, platform access, drawdown and programme terms.

Educational Resources

The5ers has broader education through its main brand, including academy material, webinars, trading articles and community content.

For The5ers Futures specifically, the education is more operational than strategic. It helps you understand how the account works. It does not replace proper futures education. New futures traders should learn contract sizing, tick values, session behaviour, market hours, news volatility and micro contract risk before buying a futures account.

The5ers Futures benefits from being connected to The5ers, one of the longer-running prop firm brands. The wider The5ers brand was founded in 2016 and already has a large trader base, public reviews and a developed support setup. Still, the futures product should be judged separately from the CFD product. The rules, platform, instruments, payout caps and scaling model are different.

The5ers Futures & Trustpilot

The standalone The5ers Futures Trustpilot profile currently has a small review base compared with the main The5ers brand profile. The public Trustpilot result shows a 4-star rating and 62 customer reviews.

That is a positive early signal, but not enough by itself to treat the futures branch as fully proven. The main The5ers Trustpilot profile is much larger, but it mostly reflects the wider brand and CFD trader experience. For this review, the fair read is simple: the parent brand gives useful trust support, but the futures branch is newer and needs more standalone history.

Trading Community

The5ers has an established wider trading community, including traders using its CFD programmes. The futures-specific community is newer. That means there may be less peer feedback on BlackArrow workflows, futures payout experience and futures-specific rule handling compared with older futures-only firms. This should improve over time if the futures product keeps growing.

Restricted Countries

The5ers' terms list several forbidden territories. These include Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cuba, Congo Republic, Crimea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar, North Korea, Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Vanuatu, Venezuela and Yemen.

The futures help centre also references additional restricted regions such as Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.