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E8 Markets Overview

E8 Markets
E8 Markets
CEO:Dylan Elchami
United StatesFlag of United States
Founded:2021
Trustpilot:4.4/5
Prop Score
73
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4.5
15 total reviews
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Tradovate
Tradovate
NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader
Payment Options
Credit Card
Credit Card
Crypto
Crypto
Payout Methods
Workmarket
Workmarket
Rise
Rise

Account Size

Account Type

Drawdown Type

EOD

Max Allocation

$1,150,000

Showing rules specific to E8 Markets Signature $150K.

Profit Target

$9,000 profit target to pass the evaluation.

Maximum Drawdown

$4,500 maximum drawdown. End of Day (EOD) Trailing. Your maximum drawdown trails up at the end of each trading day based on your highest end-of-day balance. Intraday fluctuations do not affect the drawdown level.

Daily Loss Limit

No daily loss limit.

Consistency Rule

No consistency rule. You can pass in as few trading days as you like.

Minimum Trading Days

1 trading day required.

Maximum Contracts

Maximum position size: 12 mini contracts or 120 micro contracts.

Subscription

One-time payment. No recurring charges.

Reset Fee

$405 reset fee to restart your evaluation from the beginning.

Trading Rules

  • News trading is permitted. You may hold trades through news events.
  • Positions must be closed before market close on Friday. Failure to close positions may result in an automatic breach.
  • Overnight holding is not permitted. All positions must be closed by end of each trading session (typically 5:00 PM ET for futures).
  • Hedging is not permitted. You cannot hold opposite positions (long and short) on the same instrument at the same time.
  • Mini and micro contracts cannot be held simultaneously.
  • Copy trading is permitted. You may copy trades between your own accounts.
  • Automated trading is not permitted. Manual trading only.
  • Trades must be held for at least 10 seconds. At least 50% of your profit must come from trades held longer than 10 seconds.

Maximum Drawdown

$4,500 maximum drawdown. End of Day (EOD) Trailing. Your maximum drawdown trails up at the end of each trading day based on your highest end-of-day balance. Intraday fluctuations do not affect the drawdown level. Once your balance reaches $154,500, the drawdown locks at $150,000 and no longer trails. After taking your first payout, the maximum drawdown locks at your initial account balance and will no longer trail.

Daily Loss Limit

$3,000 daily loss limit. If your daily loss limit is hit, trading is stopped for the day but your account is not failed. You can resume trading the next day.

Maximum Contracts

Maximum position size: 12 mini contracts or 120 micro contracts.

Consistency Rule

35% Consistency Rule. No single trading day's profit may exceed 35% of your total profit.

Minimum Trading Days

5 minimum trading days required on your funded account.

Minimum Profitable Days

5 profitable trading days required. A profitable day requires earning at least $450.

Maximum Accounts

Maximum 5 funded accounts per trader.

Inactivity Rule

Account will be closed after 7 consecutive days without placing a trade.

Activation Fee

No activation fee.

Resets

No resets available. If you breach, you must purchase a new account.

Trading Rules

  • News trading is permitted. You may hold trades through news events.
  • Positions must be closed before market close on Friday. Failure to close positions may result in an automatic breach.
  • Overnight holding is not permitted. All positions must be closed by end of each trading session (typically 5:00 PM ET for futures).
  • Hedging is not permitted. You cannot hold opposite positions (long and short) on the same instrument at the same time.
  • Mini and micro contracts cannot be held simultaneously.
  • Copy trading is permitted. You may copy trades between your own accounts.
  • Automated trading is not permitted. Manual trading only.
  • Trades must be held for at least 10 seconds. At least 50% of your profit must come from trades held longer than 10 seconds.

Profit Split

You keep 80% of your trading profits.

Payout Frequency

Payouts available every 5 days.

Profit Goal

$4,500 profit required before requesting a payout.

Payout Eligibility

Before requesting a payout: 5 profitable trading days required. A profitable day requires earning at least $450.

Winning Days Required

5 profitable trading days required for payout eligibility.

Minimum Balance

Your account balance must be at least $154,625 to request a payout.

Minimum Payout

$100 minimum per payout request.

Maximum Payout

Maximum payout increases over time:

  • Payout 1: $3,250
  • Payout 2: $3,250
  • Payout 3: $4,250
  • Payout 4: $4,250
  • Payouts 5+: $5,250

Buffer Requirement

$154,500 buffer must be maintained. You cannot withdraw into this buffer.

Processing Time

Payouts are typically processed within Up to 5 business days after approval.

E8 Markets Compatible Tools (1)

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The Bottom Line

Last updated October 2026

E8 Markets has been around since 2021, making it one of the longer-running firms in the space. They offer 3 account types with challenge fees ranging from $120 to $1088. Funded traders receive an 80% profit split. Payouts can be requested as quickly as 1 trading day on their E8 Zero Starter account or up to 5 trading days on their Signature account, with a stated processing time of up to 5 business days.

Strengths

  • ✓80% profit split
  • ✓Operating since 2021 (5 years)
  • ✓Rated 4.4 on Trustpilot
  • ✓35% discount currently available
  • ✓Payouts as fast as 1 trading day on E8 Zero Starter/E8 Zero MAX accounts
  • ✓News trading allowed

Weaknesses

  • ✗Larger challenge accounts go up to $1088
  • ✗Consistency rule on Signature (35%, funded only), E8 Zero Starter (40%, evaluation only), E8 Zero MAX (40%, evaluation only)

Who Should Choose E8 Markets?

Traders who want payout limits that increase over timeActive traders who want daily payout eligibility (on E8 Zero Starter/E8 Zero MAX accounts)Scalpers comfortable with a short minimum hold timeTraders who prioritise firm reputation and track record
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