FTMO7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
VS
E8 Markets5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

FTMO vs E8 Markets

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

7 rules compared
2FTMO better
3Ties
2E8 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
FTMOE8 Markets
Cost to get funded
€540
$288
Different currencies
Evaluation price
€540
$288
Different currencies
Activation fee
None
None
Different currencies
Profit target
10% then 5%
9% ($4,500), one phase
Different formats
Maximum loss
$10,000 (10%)Static
$3,000 (6%)Trailing (locks at starting balance)
FTMO more room
Minimum trading days
4 per phase
1
E8 Markets fewer days
Profit split
80%
80% (configurable at checkout)
Tie
Restricted countries
73
35
E8 Markets fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.8
5.4
FTMO rated higher
Daily loss limit
5% ($5,000)
$2,000 (4%)
Tie
Consistency rule
None stated
None in the evaluation; 40% best-day rule once funded
Tie
Payouts
Every 14 days; fee refunded with first payout
On demand; $100 minimum
E8 Markets pays out faster
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
E8 Markets supports more platforms

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

Choose FTMO if…
7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
  • You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
  • You trade on MT4, DXtrade.
Choose E8 Markets if…
5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You want the cheaper way in ($288 vs €540).
  • You trade on Match-Trader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal.
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