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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| E8 Markets· E8 Signature Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com· 76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date | My Funded Futures· Flex Checked Jun 29, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com(87%)· Verified Jun 12, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com· 200 changes pending review since Jun 14, 2026May be out of date | Lucid Trading· LucidFlex Checked Aug 3, 2026 · lucidtrading.com· 335 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date | FundedNext Futures· Rapid Checked Jun 30, 2026 · fundednext.com(84%)· Verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com· 105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date |
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| Account Size | $25K | $25K | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||||
| Trader Friendliness | 50/100Fair | 74/100Good | 61/100Good | 54/100Fair |
| Cost Summary | ||||
| Eval Cost | $110UnknownNot independently verified | $95/moStaleFirm-level: verified Jun 12, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $100UnknownNot independently verified | $100StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | $95(first mo + activation) | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | Incomplete: activation fee unknown |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $0 | — | — |
| Reset Fee | — | $95 | $60 | $92 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500 (6%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 12, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $1,250 (5%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500 (6%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old |
| Min Trading Days | 1 day | 2 days | 2 days | — |
| Min Days to Funded | 1 day | 2 days | 2 days | Not stated |
| Pass Rate | 17.7% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,000(4%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 12, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,000(4%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None | None | None |
| Daily Loss Limit Breach | Soft | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Locks at $25,100 after $1,100 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| 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. | ±2min window | No news trading restrictions. Traders are allowed to trade during news events on both the Challenge and the FundedNext Account. However, traders should be mindful of high volatility and liquidity risks during scheduled economic releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC) and unscheduled market events. | |
| Automation | Banned | Conditional | Bots Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned | Allowed | Banned |
| Scalping Rules | 50% of profits from trades held 10+ seconds(min 10s) | None | None | None |
| Overnight Holds | ||||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | 4:10 PM EST | 4:45 PM EST | 3:10 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | Temporarily unavailable | 7 days | 30 days | 7 days |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Must Flat | Unknown | Must Flat |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction | No Restriction | Account rolling strictly prohibited. Purchasing multiple challenge accounts in quick succession with intent to sacrifice some while focusing on passing others is banned. Violations may result in restrictions on purchasing new accounts or adjustments to the lifetime allocation limit. |
| Min Payout | $100 | $250 | $500 | $250 |
| Funded Account | ||||
| Payout Accessibility | 76/100 | 83/100 | 81/100 | 73/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 35% max/dayModerate | — max/dayFavorable | None | 40% max/dayModerate |
| Funded Rules | ||||
| Funded Consistency | 35% max/day | None | None | 40% max/day |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | $500(soft) | None | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | $1,000 | None | $1,000 | None |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | $0 | Unknown | Unknown |
| Min Profitable Days | 5 days | 5 days | 5 days | 3 days |
| Profit Split | Split temporarily unavailable | 80% StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 12, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | 90% UnknownNot independently verified | 80% StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand | On Demand | On Demand |
| Max Payout | — | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
| Winning Days | 5 days | 5 days($100+) | 5 days | 3 days |
| Days Between Payouts | — | — | — | 3 calendar days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $75/day | $100/day | $100/day | $200/day |
| Best Day Cap | 35% max | — | — | 40% max |
| Max Payout % | — | 50% of profit | 50% of profit | — |
| Max Payouts | — | 5 total | 5 total | 5 total |
| Min Payout | $100 | $250 | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| Processing Time | 2-5 business days | Most payouts are approved instantly. If a manual review is required, processing may take up to 6-12 business hours on weekdays. | within 2 business days | Within 24 hours |
| Payout Methods | Rise | Rise | Bank Transfer (WorkMarket), PayPal, Plaid ACH | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 20 micro | 2 full / 20 micro | 2 full / 20 micro | 2 full / 10 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | 10 accounts | 5 accounts | — |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Volumetrica, Volsys, ATAS | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, MotiveWave, Quantower, Sierra Chart | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader |
| Total Withdrawal Cap | — | $100,000 | — | — |
| Buffer Required | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts | No buffer | No buffer | No buffer |
| Buffer Amount | $1,000 | — | $1,000 | — |
| Min Payout | $100 | $250 | $500 | $250 |
| Max Per Request | — | $1,000 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| Payout Caps | $1,000 → $1,000 → $1,250 → $1,250 → $1,500 | No cap | $1,000 | No cap |
| Post-Payout DD | — | Converts to Static, floor $25,100 (start + $100) | — | Converts to Static, floor $25,000 (start) |
| Account Lifecycle | ||||
| Max Funded Accounts | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| Reactivation | — | Yes ($399) | — | — |
| Inactivity Limit | Temporarily unavailable | 7 days | 30 days | 7 days |
| Quick Math | ||||
| Eval + Activation | — $110 eval + activation fee unknown | $95 $95/mo eval | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown |
| Daily Profit Target | $1,500/day over 1 day | $750/day over 2 days | $625/day over 2 days | — |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Min Profitable Days Before Payout, Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Fee Monthly|Fee Onetime, Field Evidence Ledger. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Buffer Clearance Required, Fee Monthly|Fee Onetime, Selected Economic Product. |
| Best Profit Split | Split temporarily unavailable | 80% | 90% | 80% |
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