The5ers8.0/10 4.7 (40K)
VS
E8 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
E8 Markets $117 less
Evaluation price
$405one-time
$288one-time
E8 Markets $117 less
Activation fee
None
None
Tie
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)
The5ers more room
Minimum trading days
3 profitable days per phase
1
E8 Markets fewer days
Profit split
80%, rising with scaling
80% (configurable at checkout)
Tie
Restricted countries
30
35
The5ers fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
8.0
5.4
The5ers 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
First after 14 days funded, then every 14 days
On demand; $100 minimum
E8 Markets pays out faster
Platforms
MT5, cTrader, TradingView
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal
E8 Markets supports more platforms

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

Choose The5ers if…
8.0/10 4.7 (40K)
  • You prefer a static floor that doesn’t trail your profits.
  • You trade on TradingView.
Choose E8 Markets if…
5.4/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You want the cheaper way in ($288 vs $405).
  • You trade on Match-Trader, TradeLocker, E8 Terminal.
More comparisons

Other head-to-heads