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E8 Markets Review: Rules, Fees, Best and Worst
Score65/100C - MixedTrust 67/100 · rank 37 of 62
By Tanishq Sonawane · Last verified
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Radar profile
65/100
Overall score of the E8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 50K plan ($160 for $50K), eight axes weighted equally. Higher is better for the trader.
E8 Markets
Checked 22 Oct 2026
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Claim on E8 Markets →Figures below are for the E8 Markets - E8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 50K plan unless a row says otherwise.
| Challenge fee | $160 |
|---|---|
| Account size | $50K |
| Evaluation | 1-step |
| Profit target | 6% |
| Profit split | 80% |
| Max drawdown | 4% EOD trailing |
| Daily loss limit | None in the challenge; 2% daily pause when funded |
| Payout frequency | On demand, 5 profitable days between payouts |
| Scaling plan | Offered (up to $1M+); terms not published |
| Account sizes offered | $5K-$500K |
| Fee range | $32-$2,598 |
| Platforms | cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker |
| Assets | fx, energy, indices, metals, crypto |
| Launched | November 2021 |
| Based in | United States |
| CEO | Dylan Elchami |
Best
- Payouts typically within 24-48h
- Clear rules, no hidden conditions
- Support replies within minutes
- EOD drawdown recalculated daily
Worst / red flags
- Dynamic drawdown tight in volatile markets
- 40% consistency rule on some accounts
- 1% risk-per-trade cap on some plans
- Rare rule changes on live accounts
Trust score
67.3/100
C - Mixed · rank 37 of 62
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Source: TrustpilotE8 Markets is a forex/CFD prop firm founded in November 2021 and based in the United States. We track 20 of its challenges (1-step), with account sizes of $5K-$500K and list fees of $32-$2,598. Platforms: cTrader, Match Trader, MT5 and TradeLocker.
Verdict: Mixed trust signals: check payout and rule-enforcement feedback closely.
All 20 challengesSize, list price, targets and limits for every plan
| Challenge | Size | Score | List price | Target | Max loss | Daily loss | Split | Payouts | Min days | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 5K1-step | $5K | 60 | $48 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 5K1-step | $5K | 70 | $32 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 10K1-step | $10K | 61 | $88 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 10K1-step | $10K | 70 | $68 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 25K1-step | $25K | 63 | $188 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 25K1-step | $25K | 71 | $148 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
| E8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 25K1-step | $25K | 64 | $120 | 6% | $1,000 EOD trailing | None | 80% | 5 days | 0 | A consistency rule of 35% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 35% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 50K1-step | $50K | 65 | $288 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 50K1-step | $50K | 73 | $228 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
| E8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 50K1-step | $50K | 65 | $160 | 6% | $2,000 EOD trailing | None | 80% | 5 days | 0 | A consistency rule of 35% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 35% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 100K1-step | $100K | 67 | $488 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 100K1-step | $100K | 73 | $488 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
| E8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 100K1-step | $100K | 64 | $280 | 6% | $3,000 EOD trailing | None | 80% | 5 days | 0 | A consistency rule of 35% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 35% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 150K1-step | $150K | 63 | $450 | 6% | $4,500 EOD trailing | None | 80% | 5 days | 0 | A consistency rule of 35% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 35% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 200K1-step | $200K | 68 | $798 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 200K1-step | $200K | 73 | $998 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 400K1-step | $400K | 67 | $1,598 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 400K1-step | $400K | 72 | $2,098 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
| E8 One Forex - 1-Step 500K1-step | $500K | 67 | $1,998 | 9% | 6% balance trailing | 4% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | A consistency rule of 40% applies, that means that one trading day can not equal or be greater than 40% of the total profits made. (Funded) |
| E8 Pro - 1-Step 500K1-step | $500K | 72 | $2,598 | 8% | 8% static | 2.5% of balance | 80% | 1 days | – | None listed |
Data checked 9 October 2026. Prop firms change their rules often, so confirm on the firm's own site before you buy.