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How to Pass The5ers Challenge in Under 30 Days

📅 Mar 10, 2026 ⏱ 2 min read ✍️ Tiago Mascarenhas
TM Tiago Mascarenhas · Funded Trader

If you're reading this, chances are you've either blown a prop firm challenge or you're terrified of taking your first one. Don't worry, I blew three accounts before I finally figured out the exact mathematical edge needed to pass consistently.

Prop firms like The5ers are incredible opportunities, but they are built to prey on greedy, impulsive traders. Here is the exact system I use.

01

Fix Your Risk Management

The single biggest mistake traders make is risking 1% or 2% per trade on an evaluation account. If your max drawdown is 5%, risking 1% means you are only 5 bad trades away from losing your account entirely. That is an insane amount of pressure.

  • Risk a maximum of 0.25% to 0.5% per trade.
  • If you lose two trades in a row, stop trading for the day.
02

Only Trade the Highest Probability Setups

During a challenge, you don't have the luxury of taking "C-tier" setups. I only trade the New York session overlap when volume is highest, and I only take trades that offer a minimum of 1:2 or 1:3 Risk-to-Reward ratio.

This means even if I only win 40% of my trades, I am still heavily in profit.

03

Where To Go From Here

If you'd rather watch a process in action than guess your way through it, you can follow my live setups inside my mentorship Discord. Entries, stop losses, and take profits all posted in real time. They're educational trade breakdowns, not advice. You decide whether and how to act on them.

If you want me to sit down with you on Zoom, review your charts, and rebuild your trading plan from scratch, my 1-on-1 Mentorship comes with a 180-day funded-or-free policy. If you follow the framework but don't get funded within 180 days, coaching continues at no cost. Trading involves substantial risk of loss, and results are not guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions I get most about passing The5ers prop firm challenge.

How long does it take to pass The5ers Challenge? +
Disciplined traders pass The5ers Challenge in around 10 days on average when they follow a strict 0.5% risk rule and only take A-tier setups during the NY session overlap. The maximum allowed time is typically 30 calendar days.
What's the smallest account size to start with The5ers? +
The5ers offers funded accounts starting at $5,000 (Hyper-Growth model). It's the cheapest entry point in the industry for a real funded program. Ideal if you want a low-cost first attempt.
Can I retake The5ers Challenge if I fail? +
Yes. If you breach the 5% drawdown rule, you can purchase a new evaluation. The5ers also offers a discounted retry on certain plans. Most successful funded traders fail at least one challenge before passing. It's part of the learning curve.
What's the daily drawdown limit on The5ers? +
The5ers uses an overall 5% maximum drawdown rather than a strict daily loss cap on most plans, which gives you more flexibility than firms with daily cutoffs. Always check the specific rules for the plan you purchase.
How fast does The5ers pay out profit splits? +
The5ers processes payouts within a few business days of request once you hit the minimum required holding period. I've personally received over $64,000 in verified payouts from them with no delays. It's the main reason they're my top pick.
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