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E8 Markets

Explore available platforms, evaluation programs and payout rules.

Score: 4.6/10
Safety grade: D
Founded: Jan 2021
Direct funding: Available

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E8 Markets is a prop trading firm offering Forex, Futures, and Crypto simulated accounts. Based in Dallas, Texas. Over $73 million paid in cash incentives since 2021.

Profit splitUp to 100%

PayoutsOn Demand

Platforms

Trading platforms supported by E8 Markets.

cTrader

Popular multi-asset platform for active traders.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Trading platform supported by this firm.

MT4

Trading platform supported by this firm.

Programs & evaluation

Choose from a range of evaluation programs with flexible profit splits and trading conditions.

Profit split: Up to 100%
Programs & evaluation: Multiple programs (see official website)

Challenge

Account size: $10K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $5K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

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Challenge

Account size: $25K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $50K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $50K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $100K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $100K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $200K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $400K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $500K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Challenge

Account size: $150K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown model: eod

Payouts & rules

Get paid on demand with a variety of methods and clear rules.

Payouts & payments: Multiple options (see official website)
Payouts & payments: Multiple options (see official website)
Payouts: On Demand

Payout rules

Notes: Payout via WorkMarket (bank transfer) or Rise (ACH/crypto). Payouts not processed on weekends. E8 One: Dynamic Drawdown loss level does not reset after payout. E8 Signature: payout cap applies per-account based on account balance.
On Demand: Yes
Proof Note: KYC required: PSA agreements, tax information, and may require proof of address.
Method Fees: No commission charged by E8 Markets. Third-party processors (WorkMarket, Rise) may charge their own fees.
Profit split: Up to 100%
Min Withdrawal: 100
Proof Required: Yes
Buffer Required: Yes. E8 One: leave 2-3% buffer (drawdown gap to current Dynamic Drawdown level). E8 Signature: buffer equal to EOD Dynamic Drawdown must remain in account.
Processing Time: Median 11 hours to approval; 24 hours for funds arrival (Rise/WorkMarket); up to 5 business days. Not processed on weekends.
Payouts: On Demand
First Payout Days: 3
Payout Schedule Note: No fixed schedule; request anytime as long as on-demand requirements are fulfilled. Earliest first payout is 3 days (Best Day Rule math). E8 Pro has daily payouts instead of on-demand.
Consistency For Payout: E8 One Performance: 40% Best Day rule (no single day >40% of total profits). E8 Signature Performance: 35% Best Day rule; 5 minimum profitable days between payouts (not for first payout; profitable day = 0.3%+ realized P&L).

Trading rules

Notes: EAs allowed but must be unique strategy per user (one strategy per user limit; EA shared across multiple users may result in account termination). Copy trading within own accounts is allowed. Open-order cap: 100. Max 2000 server requests per day. Max 2000 positions per day per account.
Holding Note: E8 Signature Forex/Crypto: positions auto-close at 23:00 server time; re-open at 00:15. E8 One, E8 One Crypto, E8 Pro: overnight and weekend holding allowed on all stages.
Max Leverage: Forex 1:30; Indices 1:15; Metals 1:15
Scalping Note: No explicit scalping ban. HFT restriction: cannot hold more than 50% of trades for under one minute.
Hedging Allowed: Not allowed
Inactivity Rule: 60 days - account closed after 60 days without placing and closing a trade. Applies to all accounts. Micro-trade of 0.1 lots counts.
Daily Loss Reset: EOD - calculated from starting balance of the day
Max Position Size: 50 lots per ticket max (20 lots for XAUUSD); 100 open orders/positions cap at any time
News Trading Note: Challenge stage: allowed on all products. E8 One SimFI Performance: prohibited 5 minutes before/after high-impact news events (profits automatically deducted if violated). E8 Signature and E8 Pro: news trading allowed on all stages.
Martingale Allowed: Allowed
Stop Loss Required: No
Allowed Instruments: Forex, Indices, Metals, Crypto (varies by product and account type)
Challenge Time Limit: Unlimited. No minimum or maximum trading days, but must place and close at least one trade every 60 days.
Copy trading allowed: Allowed
Drawdown Type Funded: E8 One Performance: 4% Dynamic Drawdown (same as challenge); E8 Signature Performance: EOD Dynamic Drawdown
News Trading Allowed: Not allowed
Drawdown Model Funded: eod
Ea Automation Allowed: Allowed
Prohibited Strategies: Cross-account hedging prohibited. All-or-nothing/excessively risky single-trade behavior prohibited. HFT: cannot hold >50% of trades under 1 minute. Cross-trader cooperation prohibited.
Consistency Rule Funded: E8 One Performance: 40% Best Day rule. E8 Signature Performance: 35% Best Day rule.
Drawdown Type Challenge: E8 One: 4% Dynamic Drawdown (max running/floating or closed loss); E8 Signature: EOD Dynamic Drawdown
Weekend Holding Allowed: Allowed
Drawdown Model Challenge: eod
Overnight Holding Allowed: Allowed
Consistency Rule Challenge: No consistency rule for E8 One, E8 Signature, and E8 Pro in the challenge (SimFi) stage.

What stands out

Published advantages and trade-offs to review before choosing a program.

Key benefits

Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)

Things to consider

Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

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