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E8 Markets vs Funded Elite
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: E8 Markets
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
Funded Elite
Established 2023·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.3/5.0
Profit Split
60–95%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Payout Speed
Within 24h
Detailed Comparison
| E8 Markets | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5,000 – $500,000 | $7 000 – $300 000 |
| Max Capital | $1,000,000 | $400,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 100%Winner | 60% – 95% |
| Evaluation Fee | $199 – $999 | $120 – $700Winner |
| Payout Frequency | on-demand | Bi-weekly |
| Payout Speed | 1-2 business days | Within 24h |
| Commission | $4/lot (Forex) | $3.5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2021 | 2023 |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| E8 Markets | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 6%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 3Winner |
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
Funded Elite
$7,000
2-Step Challenge
$89
$15,000
2-Step Challenge
$129
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
$199
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
$299
Popular$100,000
2-Step Challenge
$499
$200,000
2-Step Challenge
$899
$300,000
2-Step Challenge
$1299
Ratings & Trust
| E8 Markets | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0Winner | 4.3 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| E8 Markets | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Futures, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $1 000 000 | — |
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
Funded Elite — Unique Features
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Up to $400K funding
- Flash Activation: Start for just $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Customizable payout frequency (3-21 days)
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- Ultra-low spreads from 0.01
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
- 34% average pass rate
Key Selling Points
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Up to $400K funding
- Flash Activation: Start for just $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Customizable payout frequency (3-21 days)
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- Ultra-low spreads from 0.01
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
- 34% average pass rate
Our Verdict
E8 Markets wins in 5 of 9 categories
E8 Markets has an edge over Funded Elite, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
E8 Markets (100% vs 95%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Funded Elite ($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.
