Daily loss
4%
$100K, of prior-day balance or equity
Maximum loss
8%
$50K and $100K, static
Profit targets
10% / 5%
Step 1, Step 2
Platform
MT5
Not available to US residents
The High Stakes Limits on One Chart
A $100,000 account over five trading days. Each day's floor sits 4% below the higher of the previous day's closing balance or equity; the maximum loss floor remains at $92,000.
The5ers High Stakes · $100,000 · Illustrative
Daily reset 00:00 MT5 server time
- Profit target+10% · 110,000
- Starting balance100,000
- Daily loss floor4%
- Maximum loss floor8% · 92,000
- Equity (illustrative)
The equity path is illustrative. The daily snapshot is taken at 00:00 MT5 server time, GMT+2 in winter and GMT+3 in summer. The maximum loss is tested against equity.
High Stakes Rules by Account Size
High Stakes is The5ers' two-step evaluation. Loss limits differ by account size.
| Rule | $2.5K to $25K | $50K and $100K |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | 10%, then 5% | 10%, then 5% |
| Daily loss | 5% of the higher of prior-day balance or equity | 4% of the higher of prior-day balance or equity |
| Maximum loss | 10% of initial balance, static | 8% of initial balance, static |
| Minimum profitable days | 3, each at 0.5% or more | 3, each at 0.5% or more |
| Time limit | None | None |
| Forex leverage | 1:100 | 1:100 |
| Daily reset | 00:00 MT5 server time | 00:00 MT5 server time |
Targets are for the New version; the Classic version sets an 8% Step 1 target. The5ers' FAQ pages state 5% and 10% for every size; the figures above follow the High Stakes product page. Source: The5ers High Stakes
Platform Availability
Arka Terminal signs in to MetaTrader accounts only. The5ers offers MT5 and two other platforms.
- MetaTrader 5Offered outside the USCompatible with Arka Terminal
- MetaTrader 4Not offered by The5ersNot supported
- cTraderOffered by The5ersNot supported
- TradingViewOffered by The5ersNot supported
The5ers' terms prohibit residents of the United States from using MetaQuotes platforms; US clients trade through TradingView, which Arka Terminal does not support. The platform choice is final once purchased.
How Arka Terminal Supports The5ers' Rules
Four tools in the terminal map directly to the High Stakes limits.
Daily loss
Each Trade Sized Against the 4% Floor
The full order window opens with 1% of the balance at risk. On a $100,000 High Stakes account, the daily allowance equals four such losses.
- Risk-based sizing
- The stop is set at the recent average true range, the target at twice that distance, and the volume follows from 1% of the balance at risk.
- Pre-trade Check
- Before submission, the check states the loss at the stop in money and as a share of equity, and flags any trade above 1%.
- Higher baseline
- The5ers takes the higher of the previous day's closing balance or equity. A closing equity of $110,000 sets an allowance of $4,400.
Maximum loss
Aggregate Exposure Against a Static Floor
The 8% floor is measured from the initial balance and tested against equity. Several positions on one symbol can be managed as one, with the total shown first.
- Group stop line
- One line sets the stop or target for every position on a symbol and shows what they add up to at that price.
- Close by kind
- Close buys, sells, winners, losers or all positions, with the floating P&L and share of the balance shown first.
- Net exposure
- The positions panel nets exposure by symbol across the account.
News rule
Releases Flagged Before the 2-Minute Window
The5ers deducts profit from orders within 2 minutes of high-impact news, pending orders included. The terminal flags major releases 15 minutes ahead.
- Release alerts
- A notice 15 minutes before a release rated four stars or above on a symbol with open positions, and again once it is out.
- Releases on the chart
- Releases rated three stars and above sit on the time axis with previous, forecast and actual figures.
- AI previews
- Releases rated four stars and above carry an AI preview before and an AI reading after.
Profitable days
Profitable Days Measured From the Account
Passing, payouts and scaling each require 3 profitable days of at least 0.5%. Daily Review records net P&L for every day.
- Daily P&L
- Daily Review shows net P&L for each of the last seven days, with the day's best and worst trade.
- Weekly rhythm
- Trading Profile shows net P&L for each of the past eight weeks, by session and by symbol.
- Risk flags
- A single loss of three times the average loss, or four consecutive losses, is flagged.
Arka Terminal does not read The5ers' limits or close positions on the trader's behalf. These tools make risk visible before and during each trade; compliance with The5ers' rules remains the trader's responsibility.
Trading Conduct Rules
Restrictions beyond the loss limits, as The5ers states them.
News trading
No orders from 2 minutes before to 2 minutes after high-impact news in the related currency or index, on all programs. Profit made in that window is deducted.
Pending orders
A pending order that triggers within the news window counts as a violation. Positions opened earlier may be held through the release.
Weekend holding
Overnight and weekend holding is permitted.
Expert Advisors
Permitted where the trader owns the source code. Signal copying, tick scalping, arbitrage and high-frequency strategies are excluded.
Copy trading
Copying one's own trades across one's own accounts is permitted. Copying third parties is prohibited.
Inactivity
Evaluation accounts expire after 30 consecutive days without activity, Pro accounts after 60.
Rules checked on 7 November 2026 against The5ers' official pages. Prop firms revise their rules; confirm the current terms on The5ers' site before trading. ArkaTrading is independent and is not affiliated with The5ers or MetaQuotes.
Connect a The5ers Account
Arka Terminal signs in with the MT5 credentials issued by The5ers.
- 01
Choose MT5
Select MT5 at purchase. The5ers treats the platform choice as final.
- 02
Find the server
In Arka Terminal, choose MT5 and search for the server named in the account credentials.
- 03
Sign in
Enter the account number and password. The password is stored only on the trader's computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Arka Terminal be used with a The5ers account?
Yes, with a The5ers MT5 account. The5ers does not offer MT4, and cTrader and TradingView accounts cannot be connected.
Does Arka Terminal track The5ers' daily loss limit?
Not automatically, as it does not read The5ers' limits. Risk-based sizing, the Pre-trade Check and the positions panel show the loss at stake on each trade and across the account.
How is the High Stakes daily loss calculated?
At 00:00 MT5 server time, the higher of the closing balance or equity becomes the baseline. The allowance is 4% of that value on $50,000 and $100,000 accounts and 5% on smaller sizes.
Is news trading allowed at The5ers?
Orders are not permitted from 2 minutes before to 2 minutes after high-impact news in the related currency or index. Profit made in that window is deducted, and positions opened earlier may be held through the release.
Can US residents use Arka Terminal with The5ers?
No. The5ers prohibits US residents from using MetaQuotes platforms, and Arka Terminal connects to MetaTrader accounts only.
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