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| Category | E8 Markets· E8 Signature Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com· 76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date | Legends Trading Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com(95%)· 143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date |
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| Account Size | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 50/100Fair | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $110UnknownNot independently verified | $119UnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | Incomplete: activation fee unknown |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | — |
| Reset Fee | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | 1 day | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Days to Funded | 1 day | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Pass Rate | 17.7% | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,250(5%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Daily Loss Limit Breach | Soft | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,250 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | E8 One Challenge: no news restrictions. E8 One Performance (funded): 5 min before and 5 min after high-impact news, no new orders, no closing trades, no SL/TP triggers, no pending orders. Profits within 10-min window are stripped (no account violation). Speeches: 5 min before until 5 min after end. Non-targeted instruments unaffected. | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Automation | Banned | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Hedging | Banned | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Scalping Rules | 50% of profits from trades held 10+ seconds(min 10s) | None |
| Overnight Holds | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | |
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Inactivity Limit | Temporarily unavailable | — |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $100 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 76/100 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Consistency Rule | 35% max/dayModerate | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 35% max/day | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | $500(soft) | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Buffer Requirement | $1,000 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | Unknown |
| Min Profitable Days | 5 days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Profit Split | Split temporarily unavailable | 100% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Max Payout | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Winning Days | 5 days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Qualifying Day Min | $75/day | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Best Day Cap | 35% max | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Payout | $100 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Processing Time | 2-5 business days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Payout Methods | Rise | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 20 micro | 2 full / 20 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Sierra Chart, Quantower |
| Buffer Required | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Buffer Amount | $1,000 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Payout | $100 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Payout Caps | $1,000 → $1,000 → $1,250 → $1,250 → $1,500 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Inactivity Limit | Temporarily unavailable | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $110 eval + activation fee unknown | — $119 eval + activation fee unknown |
| Daily Profit Target | $1,500/day over 1 day | $500/day over 3 days |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. |
| Best Profit Split | Split temporarily unavailable | 100% |
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