E8 Markets5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
VS
City Traders Imperium7.4/10 4.3 (1.6K)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

E8 Markets vs City Traders Imperium

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

10 rules compared
3E8 Markets better
4Ties
3City Traders Imperium better

E8 Markets gets you funded for $261 less.

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
E8 MarketsCity Traders Imperium
Cost to get funded
$288
$549
E8 Markets $261 less
Evaluation price
$288one-time
$549one-time
E8 Markets $261 less
Activation fee
None
None
Tie
Profit target
9% ($4,500), one phase
10% then 5%
Different formats
Maximum loss
$3,000 (6%)Trailing (locks at starting balance)
$10,000 (10%)Static
City Traders Imperium more room
Minimum trading days
1
3 profitable days per phase
E8 Markets fewer days
Profit split
80% (configurable at checkout)
80%, rising to 90% and 100% in the VIP programme
Tie
Restricted countries
35
10
City Traders Imperium fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
5.4
7.4
City Traders Imperium rated higher
Daily loss limit
$2,000 (4%)
5% ($5,000), from the start-of-day balance
Tie
Consistency rule
None in the evaluation; 40% best-day rule once funded
None stated
Tie
Payouts
On demand; $100 minimum
First payout after 7 profitable days (min 2% profit); then monthly, or weekly and on demand at VIP levels
Different schedules
Platforms
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
MT5, Match Trader
E8 Markets supports more platforms

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

Choose E8 Markets if…
5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You want the cheaper way in ($288 vs $549).
  • You trade on Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker.
Choose City Traders Imperium if…
7.4/10 4.3 (1.6K)
  • You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
  • You trade on Match Trader.
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