E8 Markets Challenges
E8 Markets runs 1 Step + 2 Step challenges with relative balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $500K, with evaluation fees from $48–$4,460. Trading runs on cTrader, Match Trader, Platform 5, TradeLocker.
E8 Markets challenge types and pricing
13 active E8 Markets challenges across 1 step + 2 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 13
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 4% | 80% | — |  96 | |
| $10K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 4% | 80% | — | 176 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 9% | 4% | 6% | 80% | — | 376 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 3% | 4% | 80% | — | 520 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 9% | 4% | 6% | 80% | — | 976 | |
| $200K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | — | 1,596 | |
| $400K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6% | 80% | — | 3,196 | |
| $500K | 1 Step | 21% | 9% | 14% | 100% | — | 8,920 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 8% | 4% | 8% | 80% | — | 276 | |
| $25K | 2 Step | 8% | 4% | 8% | 80% | — | 456 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 8% | 5% | 8% | 80% | — | 676 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 8% | 4% | 8% | 80% | — | 1,176 | |
| $250K | 2 Step | 8% | 4% | 8% | 80% | — | 2,776 |
961763765209761,5963,1968,9202764566761,1762,776Key trading rules
The rules that shape every E8 Markets evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
E8 Markets refunds the challenge fee — typically with the trader's first payout. Confirm the exact terms on E8 Markets's website before purchase.
Why traders fail E8 Markets challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to E8 Markets's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative balance drawdown
E8 Markets's drawdown is relative balance, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
E8 Markets enforces a consistency rule (40% Best Day Rule applies during the E8 Trader (funded) stage for most account types (35% for E8 Signature)). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
- 3
Not meeting the minimum trading days
E8 Markets requires at least 0–1 trading day on the evaluation. Hitting the profit target faster doesn't fast-track you — the day count gates the pass.
Tip: Plan for the day count from day 1. Place at least one position-managed trade per required day, even if you're already in profit.
Who E8 Markets fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
- Scalpers — short-hold strategies aren't permitted.
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