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The global Private Credit Crisis has reached an inflection point in early 2026. Assets under management grew from roughly $2 trillion in 2020 to $3 trillion by the end of 2025 — a fivefold expansion since the 2008 financial crisis. The Federal Reserve maintains a restrictive monetary stance to combat sticky inflation, and the consequences […]

Retail traders once needed six-figure accounts before financial markets took them seriously. That changed when the prop firm model brought institutional-scale capital within reach of any skilled trader. But the question remains for traders and anyone considering entering this space: what is a prop firm? The direct answer is that a prop firm (short for […]

In this exclusive trader interview, we meet Can from Turkey—a $150K High Stakes funded trader at The5ers who has scaled his account twice and earned a total of $34,003 in payouts. Can’s journey is a masterclass in resilience: he started his career during the pandemic with borrowed savings, only to lose everything to liquidation in […]

This week’s trader statistics give us a clear look at our traders’ top assets, positions, and country of origin, demonstrating shifting trends in market sentiment, sectors, and global participation. 5 Top Traded Assets Top 5 Tickers by P&L Top Asset by Positions | Profit | Volume Positions by Symbol Top 5 Assets by Short […]

The FBI alert arrived at California law enforcement in late February 2026. It described unverified intelligence about Iran aspiring to launch drone attacks. Specifically, it warned of UAVs launched from an unidentified vessel off the California coast. The timing was conditional: the threat was linked to US strikes on Iran. ABC News reported the FBI […]

Following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, global energy markets immediately focused on Kharg Island, the terminal that handles approximately 90% of Iran’s total crude oil exports. This 22-square-kilometer coral outcrop in the Persian Gulf serves as Iran’s primary economic artery. Its deep-water jetties accommodate Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) at full loading capacity, whereas […]