Apex Trader Funding vs E8 Markets

Apex Trader Funding is $46 cheaper to get started. Apex Trader Funding charges $25 one-time plus a $79 activation fee. E8 Markets charges $150 one-time. Apex Trader Funding currently has an active promotion which may further reduce cost.

Apex Trader Funding uses Intraday Trailing drawdown at 4%, while E8 Markets uses EOD Trailing at 4% ($2,000 buffer once locked at initial). Apex Trader Funding uses intraday trailing, the strictest type — your floor moves in real time with every tick of profit. E8 Markets's EOD trailing only adjusts at market close, giving intraday profits a safer cushion. Lock behavior differs: Apex Trader Funding — trails indefinitely, while E8 Markets — locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit.

Both firms have comparable timelines to first payout.

Apex Trader Funding offers up to 100% profit split(Weekly payouts), while E8 Markets offers up to 80%(On Demand payouts). The 20 percentage point difference in profit split can add up significantly over time — on a $10,000 profit, that's $2,000 more in your pocket.

Both firms have similar trading restrictions.

Both firms work well for budget traders. Explore all trading styles to see which firms match your approach.

Based on $500/day profit, 20 trading days/month, 55% win rate

At $500/day profit, Apex Trader Funding reaches break-even on day 11 while E8 Markets reaches it on day 12. Apex Trader Funding costs $46 less to get started. E8 Markets projects $1,712/mo more in funded earnings.

Overall, Apex Trader Funding scores higher (76 vs 73) on our trader-friendliness index. Key advantages: lower starting cost, better profit split, more lenient consistency rules. That said, E8 Markets wins on more forgiving drawdown rules. See the full glossary to understand any unfamiliar terms, or explore trading styles to find the best firm for your approach.