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E8 Markets vs Phidias
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
$40+
Payout Frequency
on-demand (from day 8)
Payout Speed
1-2 business days
Phidias
Established 2023·Gibraltar
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
75–100%
Evaluation Fee
$55+
Payout Frequency
daily, uncapped
Payout Speed
90% under 30 minutes
Detailed Comparison
| E8 Markets | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5,000 – $500,000 | $25,000 – $150,000 |
| Max Capital | $1,000,000 | $150,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 100% | 75% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $40 – $1627Winner | $55 – $1123 |
| Payout Frequency | on-demand (from day 8) | daily, uncapped |
| Payout Speed | 1-2 business days | 90% under 30 minutes |
| Commission | $4/lot (Forex) | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2021 | 2023 |
| Country | United States | Gibraltar |
Challenge Rules
| E8 Markets | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 6%Winner | 10% |
| 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 | 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
Phidias
$50,000
Fundamental OTP
$116
$100,000
Fundamental OTP
$145
Popular$150,000
Fundamental OTP
$173
$50,000
Fundamental Monthly
$580
$100,000
Fundamental Monthly
$723
$150,000
Fundamental Monthly
$863
Ratings & Trust
| E8 Markets | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| E8 Markets | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts |
| Instruments | Forex, Futures, Crypto | Stock Index Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Currency Futures, Crypto Futures, Agriculture Futures, Energy Futures, Metals Futures |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $1 000 000 | 15 accounts |
E8 Markets — Unique Features
- $71 million+ paid since 2021
- NEW E8 Pro: daily payouts
- E8 One: customizable splits (80/90/100%)
- Forex, Futures & Crypto markets
- 4 platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
- On-demand payouts from day 8
- Entry from $40
- Up to $1M via scaling
Key Selling Points
- $71 million+ paid across 18,900+ withdrawals since 2021
- NEW E8 Pro: daily payouts with static drawdown
- E8 One: customizable profit split (80%, 90%, or 100%)
- Forex, Futures & Crypto markets
- 4 platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
- On-demand payouts from day 8
- Entry from just $40 (E8 One $5K)
- Up to $1M in simulated capital via scaling
- Average trader payout: $3,699
Phidias — Unique Features
- Real LIVE account from first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% under 30 min
- Static drawdown that never trails
- Zero minimum trading days
- Premium: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18K funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 trading platforms
- Up to 15 funded accounts
- One-Time Payment model from $55
Key Selling Points
- Real LIVE account from your first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% processed under 30 minutes
- Static drawdown that never trails (Express to Live)
- Zero minimum trading days - funded in as little as 48h
- Premium accounts: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18,000 funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 platforms: Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- One-Time Payment model from $55 - no activation fee
Our Verdict
E8 Markets wins in 3 of 9 categories
E8 Markets has an edge over Phidias, 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 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
E8 Markets ($40 vs $55)
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.
