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    2 audited variantsFounded 2021 · Dallas, TX / Prague, CZ

    E8 Markets Review: Fees, Rules and Payout Mechanics

    A highly configurable prop firm that lets traders set their own drawdown limits, profit targets and split percentages at purchase. Supports forex, futures and crypto across multiple evaluation models. Below: every rule that governs the E8 Markets evaluation and funded account, with a side-by-side comparison to the firms most often considered alongside it.

    ModelOne-time fee
    Split80 to 100% (configurable)
    Drawdown4 to 14% configurable
    Payout~3 days
    Scaling"M
    Audited Variants (2)Deep audit · 28 April 2026
    VariantDD TypeMin DaysCycleSpeedCap %/$ConsistencyFirst payout
    E8 One ("00K Forex)EOD Balance5on-demand after first 14d——40% best-day on funded only. Net profit > 50% of daily DD.Day 14
    E8 Signature ("00K Forex/Crypto/Futures)EOD Balance————35% best-day (stricter than E8 One)—
    Static EOD Trailing Intraday Trailing EOD Balance User Choice

    A highly configurable prop firm that lets traders set their own drawdown limits, profit targets and split percentages at purchase. Supports forex, futures and crypto across multiple evaluation models.

    Pricing Matrix
    SizeEval
    $50K"97
    $100K$358
    $200K$662

    Fee refund: Yes (after passing)

    Key Strength

    Fully configurable parameters, up to 100% split, multi asset coverage, on demand payouts

    Key Weakness

    Lowest Trustpilot of major firms (4.3), 40% consistency rule, complex rule variations across models

    Platforms
    MatchTrader
    MT5
    Tradovate
    News trading: Restricted (5-min window funded)
    Weekend holding: Model-dependent
    EAs/Bots: Forex: Yes, Futures: No
    Min trading days: 1 to 4
    Profit Split
    100%

    80 to 100% (configurable)

    Maximum achievable split

    Payout Rules
    First payout in
    ~3 days
    Cycle
    On-demand
    Cap per cycle
    Unspecified
    Cap per account
    "M
    Split schedule
    80 to 100% (configurable)
    Withdrawal
    Wire, Crypto
    Consistency gate
    40%
    Evaluation Phases
    1
    Phase 1
    6-8% profit (configurable)
    2
    Phase 2
    4-5% profit (2-Step only)
    3
    Funded
    Live trading
    Scaling Roadmap
    $25K
    "00K
    $250K
    "M (max)
    Variant rules audited from PDF master data; pricing tiers interpolatedData verified April 2026

    Compare E8 Markets against

    FTMO

    Longest track record, $200M+ paid, static drawdown, no consistency rule

    €540·80 to 90%
    FundedNext

    95% profit split (Stellar), 15% profit share during challenge, news trading unrestricted, 24hr payout guarantee

    ~$549·Up to 95%
    The5ers

    Scale to $4M, 100% split at top tier, 10 year track record, 4.8 Trustpilot

    ~$495 to $595·50 to 100% (scales)

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    Quick facts

    • MarketsForex, Futures, Crypto, Indices, Metals
    • Account sizes$5K to $500K
    • Evaluation1/2/3-Step (configurable)
    • Min trading days1 to 4
    • Time limitUnlimited
    • US tradersYes
    • Payout methodsWire, Crypto
    • Trustpilot4.3 / 5
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    Disclaimer: This is independent editorial research based on public firm documentation and trader reports. We are not affiliated with E8 Markets. Information was last verified on 28 April 2026 and prop firm rules can change without notice. Always read the firm's current terms before purchasing an evaluation.