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FTMO vs E8 Markets
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: E8 Markets
Quick Overview
FTMO
Established 2015·Czech Republic
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
80–90%
Evaluation Fee
$79+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly
Payout Speed
1 day(s)
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
Detailed Comparison
| FTMO | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $10 000 – $200 000 | $5,000 – $500,000 |
| Max Capital | $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 90% | 80% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $79 – $1080 | $40 – $1627Winner |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly | on-demand (from day 8) |
| Payout Speed | 1 day(s) | 1-2 business days |
| Commission | $3/lot (Forex) | $4/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2015 | 2021 |
| Country | Czech Republic | United States |
Challenge Rules
| FTMO | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 6%Winner |
| 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
FTMO
$10,000
Normal
€89
$25,000
Standard
€250
$50,000
Advanced
€345
Popular$100,000
Professional
€540
$200,000
Elite
€1080
E8 Markets
$50,000
E8 Signature
$178
$100,000
E8 Signature
$260
Popular$150,000
E8 Signature
$350
$400,000
E8 One
$888
Ratings & Trust
| FTMO | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0Winner | 4.4 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.4 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.4 (3 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.8 / 5.0Winner | 4.4 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| FTMO | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto | Forex, Futures, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $2,000,000 | $1 000 000 |
FTMO — Unique Features
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial available
- $500M+ paid to traders
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
Key Selling Points
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA (acquired December 2025)
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period on all challenges
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial with unlimited retries
- $500M+ paid to traders since 2015
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
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
Our Verdict
E8 Markets wins in 3 of 9 categories
E8 Markets has an edge over FTMO, 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 90%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
E8 Markets ($40 vs $79)
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.
