BrightFunded5.6/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
VS
E8 Markets5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

BrightFunded vs E8 Markets

2-Step 100K vs E8 One 50K (1-step)

7 rules compared
3BrightFunded better
3Ties
1E8 Markets better

These firms charge in different currencies, so compare rule by rule.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are forex firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
BrightFundedE8 Markets
Cost to get funded
€477
$288
Different currencies
Evaluation price
€477
$288
Different currencies
Activation fee
None
None
Different currencies
Profit target
8% then 5%
9% ($4,500), one phase
Different formats
Maximum loss
$8,000 (8%)Static
$3,000 (6%)Trailing (locks at starting balance)
BrightFunded more room
Minimum trading days
5
1
E8 Markets fewer days
Profit split
80% (up to 100% with scaling)
80% (configurable at checkout)
Tie
Restricted countries
6
35
BrightFunded fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
5.6
5.4
BrightFunded rated higher
Daily loss limit
4% of the starting balance
$2,000 (4%)
Tie
Consistency rule
None
None in the evaluation; 40% best-day rule once funded
Tie
Payouts
First 30 days after funding, then every 14 days
On demand; $100 minimum
E8 Markets pays out faster
Platforms
DXtrade, cTrader, MT5
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
E8 Markets supports more platforms

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose BrightFunded if…
5.6/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
  • You trade on DXtrade.
Choose E8 Markets if…
5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You want the cheaper way in ($288 vs €477).
  • You trade on Match-Trader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal.
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