Prop firm rules
The5ers rules and how to track them
The5ers's profit targets and loss limits by program, and how to set them up in Simple Trading Journal so you always see how far you are from each limit.
Rules by program
| Program | High Stakes (2-Step) | Hyper Growth (1-Step) |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | 10% → 5% | 10% |
| Max daily loss | 5% | 3% |
| Max total loss | 10% | 6% |
| Measured from | Not stated | Not stated |
| Minimum days | 3 profitable days | 3 profitable days |
Percentages are of the initial account balance. Two targets mean phase 1 and phase 2.
Platforms: MT5
Details worth knowing
- A profitable day is one where closed positions made at least 0.5% of the initial balance.
- On Hyper Growth the total loss limit is called the "stop out level".
- There is no time limit, but an account with no activity for 30 days in a row expires.
- The5ers also sells other plans (including promotional ones) with different limits. Enter the figures of the plan you actually bought.
How to track The5ers in Simple Trading Journal
- Create a new journal and choose Prop Account.
- Enter your account size as the starting capital.
- Enter the profit target, max daily loss and max total loss as amounts. On a $100,000 account, 5% is $5,000.
- For the total loss, choose "from the starting balance" or "from the highest balance (trailing)" to match the table above.
- Connect MetaTrader with the Expert Advisor so every trade arrives on its own, or import your history file.
Step-by-step: connect MetaTraderStep-by-step: import your history
The counter in your journal uses closed trades. The5ers can also count the floating loss of open positions, so leave yourself a buffer below each limit.
Source
Checked against the official pages on September 29, 2026. Rules change and differ by account type: always confirm on The5ers's own site. Simple Trading Journal is not affiliated with The5ers.