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Funded Elite vs E8 Markets
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: E8 Markets
Quick Overview
Funded Elite
Established 2023·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.3/5.0
Profit Split
60–95%
Evaluation Fee
$13+
Payout Frequency
twice per week (requests)
Payout Speed
Within 24h
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
| Funded Elite | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5,000 – $300 000 | $5,000 – $500,000 |
| Max Capital | $300,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Profit Split | 60% – 95% | 80% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $13 – $1299Winner | $40 – $1627 |
| Payout Frequency | twice per week (requests) | on-demand (from day 8) |
| Payout Speed | Within 24h | 1-2 business days |
| Commission | $3.5/lot (Forex) | $4/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2023 | 2021 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
Challenge Rules
| Funded Elite | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8% | 6%Winner |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 8% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 8% | 10%Winner |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 3Winner | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
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
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
| Funded Elite | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.3 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.3 (1 reviews) | 4.4 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.5 / 5.0Winner | 4.4 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| Funded Elite | E8 Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Futures, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | — | $1 000 000 |
Funded Elite — Unique Features
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance)
- Flash Activation: start for $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K funding
- Lite challenges from $13
- MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets incl. Stocks
Key Selling Points
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Flash Activation: start any account for $5, pay after passing
- Customizable profit split (60-95%) at checkout
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K simulated funding
- Lite challenges from just $13
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets: Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
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 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 ($13 vs $40)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Funded Elite
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.
