The5ers vs E8 Markets
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: The5ers ($19 vs $48).
- Faster payout cycle: E8 Markets (Daily / on demand).
- Overall PA Score: The5ers 8.7 vs E8 Markets 6.9.
The5ers stronger on 6E8 Markets stronger on 2of 10 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| The5ers8.7 PA Score | E8 Markets6.9 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 8.7 (stronger figure) | 6.9 |
| Trustpilot | 4.740,518 | No rating3,303 |
| Founded | 2016 (stronger figure) | 2021 |
| HQ | Not published | Dallas, TX, USA |
| Markets | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, Stocks, Futures | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks, Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step | 1-step |
| Entry fee from | $19 (stronger figure) | $48 |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $1.1 (stronger figure) | $3.99 |
| Largest account | $250K | $500K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 10% / 5% | 9% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (stronger figure) | 4% |
| Max drawdown | 10% (stronger figure) | 6% |
| Drawdown type | Not published | dynamic (trailing on closed balance) |
| Profit split | up to 100% | up to 100% |
| Leverage | 1:100 (High Stakes); 1:30 (Hyper Growth, Bootcamp) | up to 1:30 (FX, classic markets) |
| Platforms | MT5 | MT5, TradeLocker, cTrader, MatchTrader, E8 Terminal |
| Payout frequency | bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up | on-demand (E8 One); daily (E8 Pro) |
| First payout (days) | 14 | 3 (stronger figure) |
| Min trading days | 3 | 1 |
| Consistency rule | Not published | 40% best day (E8 One performance stage) |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 30% off E8 One / E8 Pro (Classic Markets) |
| Visit site (opens The5ers in a new tab) | Visit site (opens E8 Markets 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.
Which should you choose?
The5ers scores 8.7/10 and E8 Markets 6.9/10, a wide gap. Both are CFD prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick The5ers if
- you want the cheaper way in ($19 vs $48 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($1.1 vs $3.99)
- review volume matters to you (40,518 Trustpilot reviews vs 3,303)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2016)
Pick E8 Markets if
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you need TradeLocker, cTrader and MatchTrader
- you weigh firm-reported payouts (Over $80M paid out to traders)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | The5ers | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $35 | $48 |
| $10K | $69 | $88 |
| $25K | $176 | $188 |
| $50K | $249 | $288 |
| $100K | $405 | $488 |
Payouts
The5ers: bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up. First payout after 14 days.
E8 Markets: on-demand (E8 One); daily (E8 Pro). First payout after 3 days. Methods: Rise (cash or crypto), WorkMarket, Aeropay (bank). The firm reports "Over $80M paid out to traders" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
| Date | Firm | Field | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The5ers | Hyper Growth: splitCorrection | up to 100% | 75% to $300K, 80% at $350K, 80-100% from $400K | |
| The5ers | Split scalingCorrection | High Stakes: 80% → 85% at $175K → 90% at $250K → 100% at $350K+ | High Stakes: 80% → 85% at $175K → 90% at $250K → 100% at $350K+; Hyper Growth: starts at 75%, 80% at $350K, 80-100% from $400K | |
| The5ers | First payout (days)Payouts | none | 14 | |
| The5ers | Payout frequencyPayouts | none | bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up | |
| E8 Markets | Discount codeOffers | E8 (30% off first order) | E8ARC (30% off E8 One / E8 Pro (Classic Markets)) |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is The5ers legit? · Is E8 Markets legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, The5ers or E8 Markets?
Smallest published entry fee: The5ers $19, E8 Markets $48. Cheapest per $1K of account: The5ers $1.1, E8 Markets $3.99.
Which pays out faster, The5ers or E8 Markets?
The5ers: bi-weekly: first payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks ($150 min profit, High Stakes); cycle resets on each scale-up. E8 Markets: on-demand (E8 One); daily (E8 Pro).
Which has the higher profit split?
The5ers: up to 100%; E8 Markets: up to 100%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, The5ers or E8 Markets?
On our six-point beginner checklist The5ers meets 2 and E8 Markets meets 1. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are The5ers and E8 Markets legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/the5ers/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/e8-markets/legit/.