E8 Markets vs FTMO
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: E8 Markets ($48 vs €79).
- Higher headline split: E8 Markets (up to 100%).
- Faster payout cycle: E8 Markets (Daily / on demand).
- Overall PA Score: E8 Markets 6.9 vs FTMO 8.1.
E8 Markets stronger on 6FTMO stronger on 4of 10 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| E8 Markets6.9 PA Score | FTMO8.1 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 6.9 | 8.1 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | No rating3,303 | 4.855,121 |
| Founded | 2021 | 2015 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Dallas, TX, USA | Czech Republic |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks, Futures (stronger figure) | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step | 1-step, 2-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $48 (stronger figure) | €79 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $3.99 (stronger figure) | €4.99 |
| Largest account | $500K (stronger figure) | $200K |
| Profit target | 9% | 10% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 4% | 5% (stronger figure) |
| Max drawdown | 6% | 10% (stronger figure) |
| Drawdown type | dynamic (trailing on closed balance) | static |
| Profit split | up to 100% (stronger figure) | up to 90% |
| Leverage | up to 1:30 (FX, classic markets) | up to 1:100 |
| Platforms | MT5, TradeLocker, cTrader, MatchTrader, E8 Terminal | MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader |
| Payout frequency | on-demand (E8 One); daily (E8 Pro) | Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice |
| First payout (days) | 3 (stronger figure) | 14 |
| Min trading days | 1 | 4 |
| Consistency rule | 40% best day (E8 One performance stage) | 1-Step: best day ≤50% of profit; Instant: ≤30% |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Discount code | 30% off first order | Not published |
| Visit site (opens E8 Markets in a new tab) | Visit site (opens FTMO in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.