Quick Answer — The 5%ers Bootcamp Program
- • 3-step CFD evaluation: Steps 1/2/3 then Funded. Total cost $72 ($22 + $50)
- • Starting sizes $20K, $100K, $250K — same $72 fee for all three
- • Mandatory stop-loss on every position: ≤2% risk cap, 5 violations = termination
- • Profit split starts 50/50, scales to 100% at $4M ceiling
- • FX, metals, indices only. No crypto. Leverage 1:30
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The 5%ers Bootcamp is a 3-step CFD evaluation program with mandatory stop-loss enforcement on every position, a $72 total cost to reach funded status, and a scaling ceiling of $4,000,000. It is the most structured evaluation in The 5%ers' CFD lineup and the only program in the firm's portfolio that ties account termination directly to stop-loss compliance violations.
Bootcamp operates on MT5 Hedge and cTrader, trades forex, metals, and indices (no crypto), and starts at a 1:30 leverage cap across all three evaluation steps. The funded account begins at $20K, $100K, or $250K depending on the entry tier selected. All three tiers cost the same $72 to access. This article covers the full mechanics: what the 3-step progression looks like in practice, how the stop-loss violation system works, the scaling math from $20K to $4M, and how Bootcamp compares to Hyper Growth on the decisions that actually matter.
What does the 3-step progression look like?
The 5%ers Bootcamp runs the trader through three sequential evaluation accounts before unlocking funded status. Each step has a fixed working balance, a 6% profit target, and a 5% maximum account loss limit. The progression is not time-gated.
| Stage | Working Balance | Profit Target | Max Loss | Daily Rule | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $5,000 | 6% ($300) | 5% ($250) | None | $22 |
| Step 2 | $10,000 | 6% ($600) | 5% ($500) | None | Free |
| Step 3 | $15,000 | 6% ($900) | 5% ($750) | None | Free |
| Funded | $20,000+ | 5% | 4% | 3% Pause | $50 activation |
As of May 2026, Step 1 costs $22. Steps 2 and 3 are included in that initial payment. The funded stage requires a separate $50 activation fee on passing Step 3. Total to funded: $72 regardless of which entry tier ($20K, $100K, or $250K) was chosen.
The three-step structure means the evaluation account balance ramps progressively. A trader who starts on Step 1 is working with a $5K account. On passing to Step 2, the working balance doubles to $10K. On passing to Step 3, it moves to $15K. On funding, the account opens at the selected tier. The $5K, $10K, and $15K working balances are the same across all entry tiers. They are evaluation accounts, not the final funded balance. The entry tier determines what the trader receives after completing all three steps.
No daily loss rule exists during the three evaluation steps. A 3% daily pause applies only on the funded stage. During Steps 1 through 3 the only loss limit in force is the 5% maximum account loss. This means a trader can sustain a single bad day without account termination during the evaluation phases, as long as the drawdown does not breach the 5% maximum. The funded stage adds the 3% daily pause: trading is halted for the rest of that session if the funded account's daily loss reaches 3%, with access restored at the next server reset.
How does the mandatory stop-loss rule work?
The 5%ers Bootcamp requires a visible stop-loss on every open position. The stop-loss must be set at the time of opening and must limit risk to no more than 2% of the account balance on that single position. This rule is the defining feature of Bootcamp and is not replicated in Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, or High Stakes in the same form.
Two actions each generate a violation:
- Opening a position without any stop-loss order attached
- Opening a position with a stop-loss set far enough from entry that the risk exceeds 2% of account balance
Both violations are treated identically. Accumulate five total violations and the account is terminated. The violations counter runs across the entire Bootcamp tenure. There is no reset between evaluation steps and no reset when progressing to funded. A trader who reaches the funded stage carrying three violations from the evaluation period has two remaining before termination.
The "visible in platform" language means a stop-loss must appear in the open positions panel as an active order. A mental stop or a stop managed via a third-party system that is not rendered in the MT5 or cTrader order blotter does not satisfy the rule. The stop must be traceable in the platform interface at the point of opening.
Why the 2% cap matters at 1:30 leverage
The 5%ers Bootcamp operates at 1:30 leverage on forex pairs. At 1:30, a 1-lot position on a $5K Step 1 account controls $150,000 in notional currency. The 2% risk cap limits any single position to a maximum $100 loss ($5,000 x 2%). At 1:30 leverage, that means the stop-loss must sit within approximately 6.7 pips from entry on a standard lot, or 67 pips on a 0.1 lot. The practical effect is that the 2% cap forces smaller position sizing than many traders run by default. At $20K funded the cap rises to $400 per position; at $100K funded it reaches $2,000; at $250K funded it reaches $5,000. The leverage stays fixed at 1:30 regardless of account size.
The 2%-per-position cap is not a per-day cap. A trader can take multiple positions in a session. Each position independently must not risk more than 2% of the account balance. Sizing two simultaneous positions each at the 2% limit means 4% of account balance is at risk simultaneously, which is within the 5% maximum loss rule during evaluation steps.
What are the starting sizes and funding tiers?
As of May 2026, The 5%ers Bootcamp is available in three funded account tiers: $20K, $100K, and $250K. These are the balances the trader receives after completing the three evaluation steps and paying the $50 funded activation. The selection is made at purchase, before beginning Step 1.
The $72 total cost applies uniformly across all three tiers. Bootcamp offers $475 to $715 in funded capital per $1 paid, which is the firm's stated marketing claim based on the $72 entry cost applied to the three funding tiers. At the $250K tier the funded-capital-per-dollar ratio is at the top of that range.
Account stacking limits on Bootcamp allow one $250K, one $100K, and two $20K concurrent accounts. Each active Bootcamp account must use a different trading method. The firm does not publish a precise definition of what constitutes a different trading method. In practice, traders who stack Bootcamp accounts treat each account as a dedicated, non-overlapping strategy: a different instrument focus, a different trading session, or a meaningfully different entry framework. Identical strategy replication across accounts risks classification as copy trading or coordination, which is grounds for termination across all The 5%ers programs.
What assets and leverage does Bootcamp offer?
The 5%ers Bootcamp covers three asset classes: forex, metals (gold and silver), and indices. Crypto CFDs are explicitly not available on Bootcamp. The asset page for Bootcamp redirects to the firm's general asset-specifications reference without listing crypto among available instruments. This is a meaningful distinction from three of the four other CFD programs on The 5%ers.
| Asset Class | Bootcamp | Hyper Growth | Pro Growth | High Stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forex | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Metals | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indices | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto CFD | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oil | No | No | No | Yes |
The 1:30 leverage cap on Bootcamp applies to forex. Indices and metals carry their own leverage parameters specified in the firm's asset-specifications document. At 1:30 on forex, Bootcamp sits at the same leverage ceiling as Hyper Growth and Pro Growth. High Stakes offers up to 1:100, which is the highest leverage available on any The 5%ers CFD program.
Overnight holding is permitted on all Bootcamp assets. Weekend holding is permitted on forex and metals. Indices carry a high swap charge on weekend holds, which accumulates against P&L without violating any rule. Traders running index-focused strategies on Bootcamp who hold over the weekend should account for swap drag as a direct cost.
What is the profit split and scaling path?
The 5%ers Bootcamp starts funded traders at a 50/50 profit split. The trader receives 50% of profits generated above each scaling milestone. As the account grows, the split improves through intermediate tiers before reaching 100% at the top of the scaling range.
The scaling path mirrors Hyper Growth:
- Entry funded level: 50/50
- Intermediate tier: 75/25
- Next tier: 80/20
- Top tier: 100% trader share
- Maximum balance: $4,000,000
The exact balance thresholds for each split tier are not published in a single public document as of May 2026. The 10% profit milestone structure (a standard approach in The 5%ers' programs) triggers each step. A funded Bootcamp account at the $20K level hitting a 10% profit milestone scales to a higher funded balance and to the next split tier. The same logic cascades through $100K and $250K starting tiers, each with correspondingly larger nominal thresholds to trigger each scaling milestone.
The $4,000,000 ceiling is shared only with Hyper Growth in The 5%ers' lineup. Pro Growth and High Stakes cap at $500,000. Futures Basecamp and Rebate also cap at $500,000. For traders who plan to run a single account to its maximum possible size, Bootcamp and Hyper Growth are the only two CFD programs on The 5%ers with the headroom to reach $4M.
How does Bootcamp compare to Hyper Growth?
Bootcamp and Hyper Growth share the $4M scaling ceiling and the 50/50 starting split. They diverge on entry cost structure, evaluation format, stop-loss requirements, funded starting balance, and asset access.
| Feature | Bootcamp | Hyper Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation structure | 3 steps | 1 step |
| Total cost to funded | $72 ($22 + $50) | From ~$74 (single fee) |
| Funded starting balance | $20K / $100K / $250K | $5K / $10K / $20K |
| Profit target (eval) | 6% per step | 10% |
| Daily loss rule (eval) | None | 3% PAUSE |
| Daily loss rule (funded) | 3% PAUSE | 3% PAUSE |
| Max drawdown | 5% eval / 4% funded | 6% |
| Mandatory stop-loss | Yes, ≤2% per position | No |
| Crypto CFD | No | Yes |
| Max scaling | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Profit split start | 50/50 | 50/50 |
| Leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 |
The cost comparison is close. Bootcamp's $72 all-in is comparable to Hyper Growth's roughly $74 entry on the $5K account. The funded starting balance is not close. A Bootcamp trader who selects the $20K tier and completes three evaluation steps arrives at a funded $20K account. A Hyper Growth trader who buys the $20K size and completes one step arrives at the same funded $20K account. At equivalent entry cost and equal funded balance, the decision reduces to evaluation preference: one step with no stop-loss mandate and a 3% pause safety net, versus three steps with mandatory stop-loss enforcement and no daily pause during the challenge phases.
The $100K and $250K Bootcamp tiers have no Hyper Growth equivalent. Hyper Growth's largest starting funded balance is $20K (and stacks to $40K total). Bootcamp's $250K funded starting balance at $72 cost is the highest funded-capital-per-dollar entry available across The 5%ers' entire lineup.
Who should choose The 5%ers Bootcamp?
Bootcamp is the right choice for three categories of trader.
Traders who want structured discipline enforcement. The mandatory stop-loss system removes discretion from position-sizing decisions. For a trader who knows they have a tendency to widen stops under pressure, the 5-violations-then-terminate system creates a hard mechanical constraint. Some traders perform better under external rules than under self-imposed limits. Bootcamp's violation counter is a form of accountability that no other The 5%ers program replicates.
Traders targeting a large funded starting balance at minimum cost. The $250K entry tier at $72 is the cheapest path to a six-figure funded account on The 5%ers. Comparable funding on Hyper Growth would require stacking multiple accounts to a $40K ceiling and then scaling from there. The $250K Bootcamp funded account opens the $4M scaling path from a base that is 12.5x larger than Hyper Growth's starting funded size.
Traders building evaluation discipline before moving to stricter programs. The 3-step progression with its 6% targets and clear maximum loss limits creates a structured learning environment. Traders who have not yet run a fully rule-compliant funded account benefit from the three evaluation stages as a process, not just a qualification. By the time they reach funded status they have completed three distinct evaluation cycles under the mandatory stop-loss system.
Bootcamp is not the right choice for traders who need crypto CFD access. It is also not the right choice for traders who want to use strategies that require discretionary stop-loss placement beyond the 2% cap, such as wide-stop trend-following approaches that risk more than 2% per trade on a standard sizing framework. Those traders should compare Hyper Growth (no stop-loss mandate, 3% pause safety net) or High Stakes (1:100 leverage, 5% daily loss rule, up to $100K starting size).
What platforms does Bootcamp use?
As of May 2026, The 5%ers Bootcamp runs on MT5 Hedge as the primary trading platform. MT5 in hedge mode allows simultaneous long and short positions on the same instrument, which is relevant for traders who use hedging strategies alongside their directional book. cTrader is available as an additional platform option across The 5%ers' CFD lineup, including Bootcamp. US traders who cannot access MetaQuotes products use cTrader as their entry point to The 5%ers' CFD programs.
cTrader became available on The 5%ers in September 2025 and is positioned as a supplement to MT5, not a replacement. US traders interested in Bootcamp should verify cTrader availability directly with the firm before purchase. The Black Arrow platform is used only for the Futures track and is not available on Bootcamp or any other CFD program.
The bottom line
The 5%ers Bootcamp is the right program for traders who want disciplined, structured evaluation with a mandatory stop-loss system, access to the $4M scaling ceiling, and the option to begin funded trading at $20K, $100K, or $250K for a flat $72 entry. The 3-step format takes longer than a 1-step evaluation, but it produces a trader who has been mechanically required to size correctly on every trade across three account stages before receiving firm capital.
Skip Bootcamp if you need crypto CFD access, want to use wide-stop strategies that risk more than 2% per position, or prefer the speed of a 1-step evaluation. In those cases, Hyper Growth is the most comparable alternative at a similar entry price with a 1-step format, 3% pause safety net, and crypto CFD availability. Traders who want the highest leverage in The 5%ers' CFD lineup should compare High Stakes at 1:100 with a $19 Step 1 entry across all account sizes.
For traders who are ready to trade with a stop-loss discipline they have not yet fully internalized, Bootcamp's violation system is an asset, not a liability. The $250K entry tier at $72 is one of the most capital-efficient funded entries in the prop industry for traders who can pass three clean evaluation phases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 5%ers Bootcamp?
The 5%ers Bootcamp is a 3-step CFD evaluation program that progresses through Step 1 ($5K balance), Step 2 ($10K), and Step 3 ($15K) before reaching a funded account starting at $20K, $100K, or $250K depending on the entry tier selected. Each evaluation step carries a 6% profit target and 5% maximum loss limit. The funded stage uses a 5% profit target, 4% maximum loss, and a 3% daily pause. The signature rule across all stages is mandatory stop-loss on every open position.
How much does The 5%ers Bootcamp cost?
The 5%ers Bootcamp costs $72 total to reach funded status. Step 1 is $22. Steps 2 and 3 are free progressions included in the Step 1 fee. The funded activation costs $50. The $72 total applies to all three starting tiers ($20K, $100K, and $250K entry options). The firm's stated funding ratio is $475 to $715 in funded capital per $1 paid.
What is the mandatory stop-loss rule in Bootcamp?
Every position opened in The 5%ers Bootcamp must have a visible stop-loss set in the platform. The stop-loss must limit risk to no more than 2% of account balance on any single position. Two actions each count as a violation: opening a position without any stop-loss, and opening a position with a stop-loss that allows more than 2% loss. After five total violations the account is terminated. The violations counter does not reset between evaluation steps.
What counts as a violation in the Bootcamp stop-loss system?
Two things count as violations in The 5%ers Bootcamp: opening a trade without any stop-loss order visible in the platform, and opening a trade with a stop-loss set so far from entry that it allows more than 2% of account balance to be at risk on that position. Both actions are treated equally. Five cumulative violations result in automatic account termination.
What are the profit targets and loss limits in each Bootcamp step?
The 5%ers Bootcamp runs identical rules across the three evaluation steps: a 6% profit target and a 5% maximum account loss limit. There is no daily loss rule during the evaluation steps. On reaching the funded stage the rules tighten: the profit target drops to 5%, the maximum account loss drops to 4%, and a 3% daily pause applies. Trading is paused on the day the daily pause threshold is hit, resuming at the next server reset.
Can I trade crypto on The 5%ers Bootcamp?
No. Crypto CFDs are not available on The 5%ers Bootcamp. The available asset classes are forex, metals (gold and silver), and indices. Bootcamp's product page does not list crypto and links to the firm's asset-specifications page for reference. Traders who require crypto CFD access should look at Hyper Growth, Pro Growth, or High Stakes, all of which include crypto in their asset roster.
What starting account size does Bootcamp offer?
The 5%ers Bootcamp is available in three starting tiers: $20K, $100K, and $250K. These figures refer to the funded account balance the trader receives after completing all three evaluation steps and paying the $50 activation. During the evaluation steps the working balances are $5K (Step 1), $10K (Step 2), and $15K (Step 3) regardless of which entry tier was selected.
How many Bootcamp accounts can I run at the same time?
The 5%ers Bootcamp permits a maximum of four concurrent accounts: one $250K, one $100K, and two $20K accounts. Each account must use a different trading method. The firm does not provide an official definition of what constitutes a different trading method, so treating each account as a fully independent strategy with distinct instruments, session focus, or entry logic is the safest interpretation.
What is the profit split on The 5%ers Bootcamp?
The 5%ers Bootcamp starts at a 50/50 profit split on the funded account. The split scales upward through 75/25 and 80/20 before reaching 100% trader-share at the top tiers. The maximum scaling balance is $4,000,000, which is the highest ceiling across the entire The 5%ers lineup alongside Hyper Growth. Pro Growth and High Stakes cap at $500K.
Does Bootcamp have a time limit to pass?
No. The 5%ers Bootcamp evaluations have no fixed time limit. Traders can take as long as needed to hit the 6% profit target in each step, subject only to the 30-consecutive-day inactivity rule that closes any untraded account across all The 5%ers programs. There is no 30-day, 60-day, or 90-day evaluation window. The unlimited-time structure removes deadline pressure from the progression.
Is news trading allowed on The 5%ers Bootcamp?
Yes. News trading is permitted on The 5%ers Bootcamp. Traders may hold positions through high-impact news events. The restriction is on bracket strategies, defined as placing orders in both directions around a news release to capture a move regardless of direction. Bracket strategies are prohibited on Bootcamp and across all The 5%ers CFD programs.
Can I hold positions overnight and over the weekend on Bootcamp?
Yes. The 5%ers Bootcamp allows overnight and weekend position holding on forex and metals. Indices carry a high swap cost on weekend holds, which is a practical cost consideration for index traders running Bootcamp. The swap does not constitute a rule violation but will reduce net P&L on affected positions.
How does Bootcamp compare to Hyper Growth on cost and scaling?
Bootcamp costs $72 total to reach funded status. Hyper Growth starts at roughly $74 for the $5K size and does not require progression through three steps. Both programs scale to $4,000,000 and both start at a 50/50 profit split. The difference is structure: Bootcamp requires three evaluation stages with the mandatory stop-loss system enforcing discipline along the way. Hyper Growth is a single evaluation phase with a 3% pause daily loss rule and no stop-loss mandate. Bootcamp's funded starting balance ($20K, $100K, or $250K) is higher than Hyper Growth's funded starting balance ($5K, $10K, or $20K).
What platforms does Bootcamp run on?
The 5%ers Bootcamp runs on MT5 Hedge as the primary platform. cTrader is available as an additional option across The 5%ers' CFD programs including Bootcamp. US traders who are blocked from MetaQuotes access The 5%ers' CFD lineup via cTrader, which became available in September 2025. Black Arrow is used exclusively for the Futures track and is not available on Bootcamp.