The5ers has officially entered the futures prop trading arena, launching a new futures offering available to traders worldwide – including those based in the United States. The move positions the firm among a growing number of CFD-focused prop companies expanding into the futures segment amid shifting regulatory and platform dynamics.
The launch marks a strategic expansion for The5ers, which has been steadily broadening its footprint across both proprietary trading and brokerage services.
A strategic expansion into futures
The entry into futures does not come as a surprise. Over recent months, several CFD prop firms have pivoted toward futures trading, particularly to access the US market after MetaQuotes reduced support for CFD prop firms onboarding American traders.
Futures-based prop models have since filled that gap. Firms such as TopStep, Apex, and MyFundedFutures have emerged as dominant players in the US futures prop space.
With its new offering, The5ers will now compete directly in this segment while maintaining its existing CFD prop operations. Notably, the company re-entered the US market last year with CFD offerings via the cTrader platform. Among major firms, only FTMO continues to offer MetaTrader 5 prop services in the United States.
Platform rollout and beta phase
The5ers will initially offer its futures prop challenges on the Black Arrow trading platform. The company has indicated that additional platform integrations may follow in future phases.
According to founder Gil Ben Hur, the move reflects the firm’s intention to accommodate traders from diverse backgrounds and trading disciplines.
However, the futures program is currently in beta. The company stated that it intends to ensure platform stability and optimize the user experience before a full-scale rollout.
Addressing restrictive trends in futures prop
One notable aspect of The5ers’ futures model is its flexibility. The firm confirmed that traders will be allowed to hold overnight positions in major markets such as gold, silver, and the NASDAQ. News trading will also be permitted.
These features differentiate the offering from some competitors that have recently introduced tighter trading restrictions.
The futures prop segment has faced controversy in recent months. FundingTicks, the futures arm of FundingPips, introduced retrospective rule changes in December that triggered backlash from traders. Although the company later reversed the retrospective enforcement, it eventually announced it would wind down operations.
The5ers futures prop model showing overnight allowance, consistency rule, and structured drawdown limits.
Against this backdrop, The5ers’ decision to emphasize flexibility may signal an attempt to attract traders seeking fewer operational constraints.
Broader strategic positioning
Beyond futures prop trading, The5ers’ founders have also expanded into the brokerage sector with the launch of TSG, a Cyprus-regulated CFD broker.
The simultaneous development of brokerage and futures prop offerings suggests a broader strategy aimed at diversifying revenue streams and strengthening infrastructure across multiple trading verticals.
The bigger picture
The global prop trading industry continues to evolve. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and platform access shifts, firms are reassessing their product mix and geographic exposure.
By entering the futures prop market while reopening access to US traders, The5ers is positioning itself within a segment that has seen rapid growth over the past two years.
Whether the firm’s flexible futures model gains traction will likely depend on execution quality, risk management discipline, and its ability to compete in an increasingly consolidated market.
