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The5ers rules: loss limits, target and minimum days

High Stakes rules by phase, with a link to the official page and the check date. Only what the firm publishes itself; what isn't in the source isn't here either.

Official rulesChecked September 23, 2026

CFD and forex

The5ers High Stakes

Daily loss limit5% of the starting balance, measured from the balance at the start of the day; measured from the lower of start-of-day balance and equity; breaching it fails the challenge
Max loss10% of the starting balance, the floor never moves
Trading dayresets at 00:00, Europe/Athens — the firm doesn't publish the exact time — check your dashboard
Phase 1Phase 2
Profit target10%5%
Minimum days3 profitable days with closed profit of at least 0.5% of the starting balance3 profitable days with closed profit of at least 0.5% of the starting balance

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The firm sets these rules too, but they can't be expressed as a number — the link goes to its page.

Certificate checkthe firm has no public page to verify a certificate by link (research of September 5, 2026)

Rules change. This page is a snapshot of the rules as of the check date; confirm on the official The5ers page before buying a challenge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the The5ers daily loss limit?
High Stakes: 5% of the starting balance, measured from the balance at the start of the day; measured from the lower of start-of-day balance and equity; breaching it fails the challenge.
What is the The5ers max loss?
High Stakes: 10% of the starting balance, the floor never moves.
How current are these rules?
The numbers were checked against The5ers's public pages on September 23, 2026. Firms change rules without notice — confirm on the official page, linked above, before you buy.

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