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The 5%ers is a prop trading firm founded by Gil Ben Hur and Snir Chiel. Both former forex day traders, Gil and Snier, experienced first-hand the frustrations that lack of capital bring to experienced traders ready to play the markets. Hence, the 5%ers Funding Program was born: a platform to reward worthy traders with significant capital, with profits shared in a win-win outcome.

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The5ers Welcomes U.S. Traders, Adds cTrader Alongside MetaTrader 5

The5ers has opened access to U.S. traders and introduced cTrader as a trading option alongside MT5, giving funded traders a choice of platforms and a clearer path to scale. The move follows an official rollout of cTrader and confirms The5ers’ U.S. relaunch with that platform.

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Tuesday 26 August, 2025

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The5ers Now Accepts PayPal: A New Payment Method

The5ers now accepts PayPal, providing a secure and convenient payment option for traders. This feature is available immediately, aligning with The5ers' commitment to enhancing its platform and supporting its trading community.

Sunday 28 July, 2024

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The5ers has temporarily stopped onboarding new US traders

The5ers has temporarily stopped onboarding new US traders due to compliance concerns and regulatory pressures. The prop firm is working to ensure it adheres to the evolving legal landscape, particularly regarding prop trading regulations in the ... 

US. The decision likely stems from increasing scrutiny on prop trading, especially regarding how US traders participate and the legal frameworks surrounding their involvement. Firms like The5ers want to ensure they remain compliant with these regulations, providing a sustainable and legal trading environment. The5ers has reassured its current US clients that they are working on updating guidelines and are committed to resuming onboarding once there's more clarity.

Friday 16 February, 2024

5%ers announcement - Unlimited Time to complete challenges
5%ers announcement - Unlimited Time to complete challenges

The 5%ers, renowned for their innovative solutions, have announced the introduction of the Unlimited Time feature, granting traders unrestricted time to complete challenges.

Monday 17 July, 2023

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