COMPARISON 2026
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E8 Markets vs BrightFunded
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Quick Overview
E8 Markets
Established 2021·United States
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–100%
Evaluation Fee
$199+
Payout Frequency
on-demand
Payout Speed
1-2 business days
BrightFunded
Established 2023·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–100%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
weekly
Payout Speed
Within 48 hours
Detailed Comparison
| E8 Markets | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5,000 – $500,000 | $5 000 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $1,000,000 | $400 000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 100% | 80% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $199 – $999 | $120 – $950Winner |
| Payout Frequency | on-demand | weekly |
| Payout Speed | 1-2 business days | Within 48 hours |
| Commission | $4/lot (Forex) | $3.5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2021 | 2023 |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
Challenge Rules
| E8 Markets | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 6%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
E8 Markets
$50,000
E8 Signature
$178
$100,000
E8 Signature
$260
Popular$150,000
E8 Signature
$350
$400,000
E8 One
$888
BrightFunded
$10,000
2-Step Challenge
€89
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
€189
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
€289
$100,000
2-Step Challenge
€495
Popular$200,000
2-Step Challenge
€950
Ratings & Trust
| E8 Markets | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.4 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| E8 Markets | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5 | cTrader, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade |
| Instruments | Forex, Futures, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $1 000 000 | $400 000 |
E8 Markets — Unique Features
- $68 million+ paid since 2021
- Forex, Futures & Crypto markets
- Qualify in as little as 3 days
- E8 One: Customizable splits (80/90/100%)
- Up to $1M in simulated capital
- 1-on-1 mentorship
- Money-back guarantee
Key Selling Points
- $68 million+ paid in cash incentives since 2021
- Forex, Futures & Crypto markets
- Qualify for payouts in as little as 3 days
- E8 One: Customizable profit split (80%, 90%, or 100%)
- E8 Signature: Pass in as little as 1 day
- Up to $1M in simulated capital
- 1-on-1 mentorship available
- Money-back guarantee
- Average trader payout: $3,699
BrightFunded — Unique Features
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation phases
- 24-hour guaranteed payout processing
- Weekly payouts (every 7 days)
- Scale to unlimited with up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn loyalty program (earn tokens on every trade)
- No Consistency Rules
- Spreads from 0.0 pips
- Up to 1:100 leverage
- 150+ instruments available
- $12M+ paid to traders
Key Selling Points
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation phases
- 24-hour guaranteed payout processing
- Weekly payouts (every 7 days)
- Scale to unlimited account size with up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn loyalty program (earn tokens on every trade)
- No Consistency Rules
- Spreads from 0.0 pips
- Up to 1:100 leverage
- 150+ instruments available
- $12M+ paid to traders
Our Verdict
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It's a tie!
Both firms offer competitive features. Your choice depends on your specific trading style and preferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
E8 Markets (100% vs 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
BrightFunded ($120 vs $199)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
E8 Markets
Can I have accounts at both firms?
Yes, most traders hold accounts at multiple prop firms simultaneously to diversify and take advantage of each firm's unique benefits.
