E8 Markets at a glance
A two-step prop firm reviewed by the Tradelytic team and rated by funded traders.
E8 Markets is a proprietary trading firm offering two-step evaluation challenges across account sizes from $25,000 to $250,000. Traders complete an E8 Challenge and a Verification phase before transitioning to a funded account with a profit split of up to 80%. The firm positions itself around clean and transparent trading rules, a structured evaluation process, and a straightforward path to funded trading.
In our assessment, its strongest points are the clearly defined rules, the absence of a time limit on the evaluation, and the on-demand payout structure. The main trade-off is a profit split ceiling that sits below the 90% offered by some top-tier competitors, and account sizes that start at $25,000, which requires a higher initial challenge fee commitment than firms offering entry-level accounts from $5,000 or $10,000. The sections below break down where E8 Markets performs well and where it falls short.
Our verdict
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Pros & cons
The honest summary, weighed from our testing and trader feedback.
- Transparent and clearly defined trading rules with no hidden conditions
- No time limit on the evaluation – trade at your own pace
- On-demand payouts – access profits without waiting for a fixed payout cycle
- 8% maximum drawdown limit is reasonable and clearly structured
- Free retry available under applicable conditions
- Profit split of up to 80% falls below the 90% ceiling offered by some competitors
- Minimum account size of $25,000 requires a higher initial challenge fee commitment
- No single-phase challenge option for traders seeking a faster funding route
- Challenge fee is non-refundable if the evaluation is not completed successfully
Who it's for
Here's how to tell if this prop firm is right for you.
- Value transparent and clearly communicated evaluation rules above all else
- Want on-demand payout access once you reach a funded account
- Prefer trading without the pressure of a time limit on the challenge
- Are ready to commit to a minimum account size of $25,000 and above
- Want a prop firm with a clean and professional evaluation structure
- Need an entry-level account size below $25,000 to keep challenge fees affordable
- Want a single-phase challenge to reach a funded account more quickly
- Require a profit split above 80% as a non-negotiable condition
- Want the reassurance of a prop firm with the largest and most established track record
Fees & platforms
What it costs to trade, and what you'll trade on.
E8 Markets charges a one-time challenge fee that varies according to the account size selected. There is no ongoing monthly subscription fee. Account sizes are available from $25,000 up to $500,000, with the higher starting point reflecting the firm's positioning toward more experienced traders ready to operate at a larger capital scale. The two-step evaluation consists of the E8 Challenge phase and the Verification phase. Profit targets are set for each phase, with the maximum overall drawdown capped at 8% of the starting balance. The 8% drawdown limit is clearly defined and consistently applied, providing traders with a precise and unambiguous risk boundary throughout the evaluation. The challenge fee is non-refundable if the evaluation is not completed successfully, though a free retry option is available under applicable conditions.
Trading rules
The core rules govern maximum daily loss and maximum overall drawdown, both measured against the starting account balance. There is no minimum number of trading days required and no time limit imposed on either phase of the evaluation, giving traders full freedom to approach the challenge at their own pace without the pressure of artificial deadlines or expiry conditions.
Payouts
Funded traders can request payouts on demand, with the profit split reaching up to 80%. While the profit split ceiling is lower than some competitors, the on-demand payout structure gives funded traders direct control over when they withdraw their earnings without being tied to a fixed bi-weekly or monthly cycle. Always confirm the current fee schedule, challenge targets, drawdown rules, and profit-split terms directly with E8 Markets before purchasing a challenge, as conditions may be updated over time.