E8 Markets5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
VS
For Traders5.9/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

E8 Markets vs For Traders

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

10 rules compared
3E8 Markets better
4Ties
3For Traders better

E8 Markets gets you funded for $311 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 MarketsFor Traders
Cost to get funded
$288
$599
E8 Markets $311 less
Evaluation price
$288one-time
$599one-time
E8 Markets $311 less
Activation fee
None
None
Tie
Profit target
9% ($4,500), one phase
8% then 5%
Different formats
Maximum loss
$3,000 (6%)Trailing (locks at starting balance)
$8,000 (8%)Static
For Traders more room
Minimum trading days
1
3
E8 Markets fewer days
Profit split
80% (configurable at checkout)
80%
Tie
Restricted countries
35
13
For Traders fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
5.4
5.9
For Traders rated higher
Daily loss limit
$2,000 (4%)
4% ($4,000)
Tie
Consistency rule
None in the evaluation; 40% best-day rule once funded
None
Tie
Payouts
On demand; $100 minimum
Every 14 days; 48-hour review; up to $15,000 per cycle
E8 Markets pays out faster
Platforms
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker
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 $599).
  • You trade on Match-Trader, E8 Terminal.
Choose For Traders if…
5.9/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
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