For South African forex traders—from Johannesburg to Cape Town—with limited capital but big ambitions, The5ers delivers a transparent funding path. Choose instant funding or multi-stage evaluation with:
- Low entry fees from $95 (≈R1 700)
- Profit splits up to 100% as you scale
- Bi-weekly withdrawals, including crypto (USDT, USDC, ETH, LTC)
- Account growth to $4 million under clear risk rules
Table of Contents
- Company Overview
- Funding Programs Overview
- Bootcamp Program (3-Stage)
- Hyper Growth Program (1-Step Instant)
- High Stakes Program (2-Stage)
- Program Comparison
- Withdrawal & Crypto Funding
- Pros & Cons
- FAQ
- Who Should Choose Which?
- Next Steps
Company Overview
The5ers was founded in 2016 by professional traders as a private-equity-style fund for forex traders rather than a traditional broker. Over 50 000 traders worldwide—including many in South Africa—have been funded via transparent programs and an active community. The mission: “funding your trading journey” with no hidden fees and clear milestones.
Funding Programs Overview
Three distinct paths let you pick based on budget and style:
- Bootcamp – three-stage, low-cost evaluation
- High Stakes – two-stage, high-risk challenge with refundable demo fee
- Hyper Growth – one-step, true instant funding
Bootcamp Program (3-Stage)
A cost-effective, step-by-step evaluation before full funding.
- Fee: €95 (≈R1 700) for $100 K or €225 (≈R4 000) for $250 K, pay remainder after each stage
- Structure: three demo stages, each requiring 6% profit
- Risk limits: 5% max loss per stage; 3% daily drawdown pause; SL ≥ 2% per trade
- Leverage: 1:10
- Time limit: unlimited to complete all stages
- Scaling: 100% profit share; account doubles every 5% profit up to $4 M + HUB bonuses
Hyper Growth Program (1-Step Instant)
Trade real capital from day one—no multi-stage fees.
- Fees: $260 (10 K), $450 (20 K), $850 (40 K)
- Profit target: 10%
- Risk limits: 6% max loss; 3% daily pause
- Leverage: 1:30
- Profit split: up to 100% immediately
- Scaling: doubles every 10% profit up to $4 M; HUB bonuses $15–$1 600
High Stakes Program (2-Stage)
High-risk, high-reward challenge with refundable demo fee.
- Fee: $495 refundable after Phase 1
- Phase 1 target: 8%; Phase 2 target: 5%
- Risk limits: 10% max loss; 5% daily drawdown
- Leverage: 1:100
- Profit split: 80% → 100% in funded phase
- Time limit: unlimited evaluation; account expires after 30 days inactivity
Program Comparison
| Feature | Bootcamp | Hyper Growth | High Stakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | 3 | 1 (instant) | 2 |
| Fee | €95–€225 | $260–$850 | $495 (refundable) |
| Start balance | $100 K–$250 K | $10 K–$40 K | $5 K–$100 K |
| Profit target | 6% per stage | 10% | 8% → 5% |
| Max loss | 5%; 3% daily | 6%; 3% daily | 10%; 5% daily |
| Leverage | 1:10 | 1:30 | 1:100 |
| Profit split | up to 100% | up to 100% | 80%–100% |
| Scaling cap | $4 M | $4 M | $500 K |
| Withdrawal cycle | Bi-weekly | Bi-weekly | Monthly |
Withdrawal & Crypto Funding
- Cycle: Bi-weekly; first payout 14 days after funding
- Methods: Rise, PayPal, Skrill, bank transfer, crypto (USDT-TRC20, USDC-ERC20, ETH, LTC)
- Min withdrawal: $150
- Deposits: Bank transfer, credit card, Confimo/Coingate (crypto; network fees apply)
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Multiple paths to suit budget & experience | Tight drawdown rules require strict discipline |
| True instant funding via Hyper Growth | Bootcamp/High Stakes require multi-stage proof |
| Scale to $4 M with up to 100% profit share | Initial splits start at 50%–80% |
| Extensive trader resources & active community | Crypto/Confimo fees may impact small deposits |
| Bi-weekly withdrawals (including crypto) | Daily pause may disrupt some strategies |
FAQ
Q: Can I use EAs or scalping?
Yes—MT5 supports EAs and scalping if stop-loss rules are respected and arbitrage/copy-trading is avoided.
Q: What if I hit max loss or daily pause?
Bootcamp/High Stakes reset on breach; Hyper Growth account terminates. Daily pause resets next trading day.
Q: How many accounts can I hold?
Up to 3 Bootcamp, cumulative $4 M Hyper Growth, and 3 High Stakes simultaneously.
Who Should Choose Which?
- Bootcamp: South African beginners with small capital
- Hyper Growth: Experienced traders needing instant funding
- High Stakes: Risk-takers seeking maximum scale with refundable demo
Next Steps
Ready to trade live capital with The5ers? Select your program and apply now:
Data verified on The5ers.com as of April 2025.