A detailed breakdown of how these two firms compare across costs, drawdown rules, payout structure, and trading restrictions.
E8 Futures is $220 cheaper to get started. Apex Trader Funding charges $131 one-time plus a $89 activation fee. E8 Futures charges $0 one-time.
Apex Trader Funding uses Intraday Trailing drawdown at 4% ($2,000 buffer once at profit target), while E8 Futures uses .
1 min trading days
1d eval + 5d winning + 5d processing
1 min trading days
1d eval + 5d winning + 5d processing
Both firms have comparable timelines to first payout.
Apex Trader Funding offers up to 100% profit split(Weekly payouts, $500 min), while E8 Futures offers up to 80%(On Demand payouts, $100 min). The 20 percentage point difference in profit split can add up significantly over time โ on a $10,000 profit, that's $2,000 more in your pocket.
When comparing withdrawal frequency, the gap between payouts matters. Apex Trader Funding requires 5 profitable trading days between each withdrawal, while E8 Futures requires 5 profitable trading days. At 20 trading days per month, that means Apex Trader Funding can request roughly 4 payouts per month versus E8 Futures's 4.
News trading allowed ยท Only 1 min trading days
Starting at $131.33 ยท One-time fee (no subscription)
News trading allowed ยท Only 1 min trading days
Starting at $110 ยท One-time fee (no subscription)
Both firms work well for day traders and 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 (never) while E8 Futures reaches it on day 9. E8 Futures costs $220 less to get started. E8 Futures projects $7,800/mo more in funded earnings.
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Apex Trader Funding requires 5 trading days between payout requests. E8 Futures has no minimum trading day gap between payouts.
To count as a qualifying day toward payouts, Apex Trader Funding requires at least $250 in daily profit, while E8 Futures requires $150. The lower bar at E8 Futures is easier to meet on choppy trading days.
E8 Futures caps any single trading day at 35% of your payout cycle's total profit โ designed to encourage consistent performance rather than one-hit profits. Apex Trader Funding has no best-day cap.
Apex Trader Funding requires a minimum account balance of $52,600 before you can request a payout. E8 Futures has no minimum balance requirement.
Apex Trader Funding caps funded accounts at 6 payouts before requiring a transition to a live account. E8 Futures has no maximum payout count.
Both firms require a safety net before payouts: Apex Trader Funding at $52,100 and E8 Futures at $2,000. You must build this buffer above your starting balance before requesting your first withdrawal.
Overall, E8 Futures scores higher (72 vs 66) on our trader-friendliness index. Key advantages: lower starting cost, more forgiving drawdown rules. That said, Apex Trader Funding wins on better profit split, more lenient consistency rules. See the full glossary to understand any unfamiliar terms, or explore trading styles to find the best firm for your approach.