The5ers8.0/10 4.7 (40K)
VSE8 Markets5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026
The5ers vs E8 Markets
High Stakes 100K (New) vs E8 One 50K (1-step)
10 rules compared
3The5ers better
4Ties
3E8 Markets better
E8 Markets gets you funded for $117 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
The5ersE8 Markets
Cost to get funded
$405
$288
Evaluation price
$405one-time
$288one-time
Activation fee
None
None
Profit target
10% then 5%
9% ($4,500), one phase
Maximum loss
$10,000 (10%)Static
$3,000 (6%)Trailing (locks at starting balance)
Minimum trading days
3 profitable days per phase
1
Profit split
80%, rising with scaling
80% (configurable at checkout)
Restricted countries
30
35
Our rating (out of 10)
8.0
5.4
Daily loss limit
5% ($5,000)
$2,000 (4%)
Consistency rule
None stated
None in the evaluation; 40% best-day rule once funded
Payouts
First after 14 days funded, then every 14 days
On demand; $100 minimum
Platforms
MT5, cTrader, TradingView
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.
Choose The5ers if…
- You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
- You trade on TradingView.
Choose E8 Markets if…
- You want the cheaper way in ($288 vs $405).
- You trade on Match-Trader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal.
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