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    E8 Markets Review & Prop Firm Profile

    CEO: Dylan Elchami
    United StatesUnited States
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    About E8 Markets

    E8 Markets, based in the United States and established in November 2021, is a CFD firm offering 1 Step, 3 Steps, and 2 Steps programs. Account sizes range from $25,000 to $250,000. Platforms supported include cTrader, Match Trader, Platform 5, TradeLocker, MT4 and MT5. Tradable instruments include Forex, Commodities, Indexes, and Cryptocurrencies, with leverage up to 1:50 for majors, exotics, and cryptocurrencies. The firm has a review score of 4.8/5 from 431 reviews.

    E8 Markets Key Information

    Trading Platforms
    cTrader
    MatchTrader
    MetaTrader 5
    TradeLocker
    Founded
    —
    Years in Operation
    —
    Max Allocation
    $3.3M
    Max Accounts
    Unlimited
    Profit Split
    80–100%
    Activation Fee
    None
    Min Days to Payout
    3
    US Traders
    Accepted
    KYC Required
    Yes
    Account Currencies
    USD
    EUR
    GBP

    E8 Markets Quick Stats

    PlatformscTrader, Match Trader, Platform 5, TradeLocker
    Broker Virtual Markets
    Activation FeeNone
    Drawdown TypesTrailing / End-of-Day (EOD)
    Payout FrequencyBi-weekly or On-Demand
    Fee StructureOne-Time
    Account TypeDemo

    E8 Markets Trading Rules

    News Trading
    Allowed
    Weekend Holding
    Allowed
    EA / Bots
    Allowed
    Copy Trading
    Allowed
    Overnight Holding
    Yes
    Hedging
    No
    Scalping
    No
    Consistency Rule
    Yes
    HFT Allowed
    No
    Martingale
    No
    Swap Free
    No
    IP Consistency
    No

    Consistency Rule: 40% Best Day Rule applies during the E8 Trader (funded) stage for most account types (35% for E8 Signature).

    News Trading Details: 5-minute restriction before/after high-impact news on E8 Trader accounts

    Drawdown Basis: Balance

    Drawdown Measurement: Relative

    E8 Markets Funding and Account Options

    Fee Structure
    One-Time
    Account Type
    Demo
    Fee Refundable
    Yes
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free Retry
    No
    Reset Option
    Yes
    Buyback Option
    No
    US Traders
    Yes
    KYC Required
    Yes

    Reset Fee: Typically about 80% of the original fee

    Account Currencies:
    USD
    EUR
    GBP

    E8 Markets Markets & Asset Classes

    CFD Trading
    Forex
    Commodities
    Indices
    Cryptocurrencies
    Futures

    E8 Markets Payout Policy

    Profit Split
    80–100%
    Payout Frequency
    Bi-weekly or On-Demand
    First Payout
    8 days
    Processing Time
    2-5 business days
    Min Withdrawal
    $100
    Payout Methods
    Plane
    Riseworks

    E8 Markets Scaling Plan

    Conditions: Scales with every payout request
    Increment: 100% of the total profit generated
    Max Allocation: $3.3M
    Profit Split Increases with Scaling

    E8 Markets Forex Details

    Commission
    $3.50 per side
    Max Lot/Order
    100
    Max Lot Total
    200

    E8 Markets Spreads and Commissions

    Asset ClassAvg. SpreadCommission
    forex$3 per lot $3 per lot
    metals 0.0010% 0.0010%
    crypto0.024%0.024%
    indices0.5 pts $0
    commodities0.0010%—

    E8 Markets Banned Countries (40)

    Afghanistan
    Albania
    Algeria
    Belarus
    Burundi
    Central African Republic
    Crimea (Region of Ukraine)
    Cuba
    Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo Free State)
    Ethiopia
    Guam
    Iran
    Iraq
    Kenya
    Kosovo
    Lebanon
    Libya
    Mali
    Midway Islands
    Myanmar (Burma)
    Nicaragua
    North Korea
    Pakistan
    Puerto Rico
    Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville)
    Russia
    Samoa
    Somalia
    South Sudan
    Sudan
    Syria
    Ukraine
    United Arab Emirates
    Vatican City
    Venezuela
    West Bank
    Western Sahara
    Yemen
    Zambia
    Regions of Ukraine: Crimea Donetsk and Luhansk

    E8 Markets Verified Payouts

    View payout history
    Total Paid Out
    $39.0M
    Payouts Processed
    12,960
    Largest Payout
    $105,508
    Average Payout
    $3,011

    Most recent verified payout: June 19, 2026

    E8 Markets Discount Code

    There are no active E8 Markets discount codes right now — we verify and update this section as soon as a new promotion goes live.

    No active discount code at the moment

    Check E8 Markets’s current pricing directly, or see our offers page for the latest verified deals.

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    E8 Markets Challenge Types and Costs

    E8 Markets offers 1-step and 2-step programs with account sizes from $5K to $500K, with evaluation fees ranging from $33 to $2549. Discounted prices are reflected in the table below.

    Challenge ModelAccount SizesFee FromProfit TargetMax DrawdownProfit Split
    1-Step
    Lowest entry
    9 sizes ($5K–$500K)$38$336%–12%3%–8%up to 80%
    2-Step
    5 sizes ($10K–$250K)$1388%8%up to 80%

    Compare every E8 Markets challenge tier

    Profit targets, drawdowns, fees and payouts side-by-side.

    View E8 Markets Challenges

    Evaluation fee is refunded after a successful payout.

    Featured E8 Markets Challenges

    View all 33 challenges

    The most popular E8 Markets account tiers at a glance — see the full list for every size and rule.

    $5K
    1 step
    Profit target8%
    Profit split80%
    From$38$33
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    $150K
    1 step
    Profit target6%
    Profit split80%
    From$390$351
    Get this challenge
    $150K
    1 step
    Profit target6%
    Profit split80%
    From$390$351
    Get this challenge
    $150K
    1 step
    Profit target6%
    Profit split80%
    From$390$351
    Get this challenge
    $5K
    1 step
    Profit target12%
    Profit split80%
    From$48
    Get this challenge
    $50K
    1 step
    Profit target12%
    Profit split80%
    From$288
    Get this challenge

    E8 Markets Real Trader Results and Payouts

    Verified trader feedback, payout cadence and the policies that determine how often you can withdraw profits at E8 Markets.

    TP Score
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    Trader Reviews
    0
    Payout Frequency
    Bi-weekly or On-Demand
    Processing
    2-5 business days

    Payout policy at a glance

    • First payout available after 8 days of trading.
    • Payouts cycle on a Bi-weekly or On-Demand schedule.
    • Withdrawals process in 2-5 business days.
    • Minimum withdrawal amount: $100.
    • Supported payout methods: Plane, Riseworks.

    E8 Markets Trading Rules Deep Dive

    The fine print that decides whether traders pass or breach. Each rule below uses E8 Markets's specific values.

    E8 Markets consistency rule explained

    40% Best Day Rule applies during the E8 Trader (funded) stage for most account types (35% for E8 Signature).

    Worked example: on a $10,000 profit, if the rule caps a single day at 50% of total profit, no day can exceed $5,000 in P&L.

    News trading rules at E8 Markets

    High-impact economic releases (NFP, FOMC, CPI) are when most prop firms enforce restrictions. At E8 Markets, news trading is permitted without restrictions.

    5-minute restriction before/after high-impact news on E8 Trader accounts

    E8 Markets drawdown calculation method

    • Basis: Balance
    • Measurement: Relative
    • Types offered: Trailing / End-of-Day (EOD)

    Worked example: with an absolute balance-based drawdown, the threshold is fixed at the start of the evaluation and does not trail your equity curve as you grow the account.

    Expert Advisor and automation rules at E8 Markets

    EAs and bots are permitted at E8 Markets.

    • HFT allowed: No
    • Martingale allowed: No
    • Copy trading: allowed

    Weekend and overnight position rules at E8 Markets

    • Weekend holding: allowed
    • Overnight holding: Allowed
    • Stop loss required: No

    E8 Markets Scaling Plan and Long-Term Growth

    How your account grows once you're funded with E8 Markets, and where the profit split ceiling sits.

    Starting Allocation
    $3.3M
    Max Scaled Allocation
    $3.3M
    Profit Split Range
    80% → 100%

    How scaling works at E8 Markets

    Conditions: Scales with every payout request

    Increment: 100% of the total profit generated

    Profit split improves as you scale up the account.

    How E8 Markets Compares

    Where E8 Markets outperforms typical prop firms — and where its rules are stricter than the industry average.

    E8 Markets strengths

    • High profit split ceiling (100%) versus a typical 80% industry standard.
    • Fast first payout — available after 8 days versus the typical 30-day minimum.
    • Wide platform choice: cTrader, Match Trader, Platform 5, TradeLocker.
    • Evaluation fee is refundable after a successful payout.
    • US traders are accepted.

    Things to watch out for

    • Consistency rule applies — best day capped as a percentage of total profit.
    • 40 banned countries — verify your jurisdiction before purchasing.
    • KYC verification is required before payouts.

    E8 Markets pricing starts from $33 and goes up to $2549.

    Use E8 Markets's active discounts to lower the entry cost.

    Compare E8 Markets with popular alternatives

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    E8 Markets Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick answers to the most common questions traders ask about E8 Markets.

    E8 Markets offers 1-Step / 2-Step evaluations. To get funded you reach the profit target while staying within the maximum drawdown and daily loss limit. You have up to Unlimited to complete it. A minimum of 1 trading days is required. Once funded, you keep up to 100% of the profits. See the Challenges section for every tier's exact targets and fees.

    If you breach a rule or miss the profit target, the evaluation ends. With E8 Markets, the evaluation fee is refundable after a successful payout, the account can be reset (reset fee: Typically about 80% of the original fee).

    News trading is permitted without restrictions at E8 Markets. 5-minute restriction before/after high-impact news on E8 Trader accounts

    The first payout is available after 8 days. Subsequent payouts run on a Bi-weekly or On-Demand cycle. Processing typically takes 2-5 business days. Minimum withdrawal is $100.

    Yes. 40% Best Day Rule applies during the E8 Trader (funded) stage for most account types (35% for E8 Signature).

    Expert Advisors and automated trading are permitted at E8 Markets.

    With E8 Markets you can trade Forex, Commodities, Indices, Cryptocurrencies, Futures. Supported platforms include cTrader, Match Trader, Platform 5, TradeLocker.

    US-based traders are accepted at E8 Markets. Some countries are restricted (40 in total) — see the supported-countries list on this page for the full breakdown.

    E8 Markets has no active discount code right now. We verify and refresh codes regularly, so check the discount section on this page for the latest.
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