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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| E8 Markets· E8 Signature Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com· 76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date | Purdia Capital· EOD Checked Oct 5, 2026 · purdia.com(76%)· 388 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 50/100Fair | 64/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $110UnknownNot independently verified | $179/moUnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | $309(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $130 |
| Reset Fee | — | $99 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $3,000 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | 1 day | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | 1 day | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | 17.7% | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified | $2,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $1,000 |
| Daily Loss Limit Breach | Soft | N/A |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | 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. | No restrictions. News trading is fully allowed on all account types. |
| Automation | Banned | Banned |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Scalping Rules | 50% of profits from trades held 10+ seconds(min 10s) | None |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | 3:45 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | Temporarily unavailable | — |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Unknown |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $100 | — |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 76/100 | 86/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 35% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 35% max/day | None |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | $500(soft) | None |
| Buffer Requirement | $1,000 | None |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | $130 |
| Min Profitable Days | 5 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | Split temporarily unavailable | 90% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | — | — |
| Winning Days | 5 days | 5 days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $75/day | $200/day |
| Best Day Cap | 35% max | — |
| Max Payout % | — | 100% of profit |
| Min Balance After Payout | — | $100 |
| Account Closure | — | withdrawal_pct_of_profits: 100 |
| Day 1 Payouts | No | Yes |
| Min Payout | $100 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | — |
| Processing Time | 2-5 business days | within 24 hours; generally received within 1-3 business days |
| Payout Methods | Rise | ACH (US + Wise), International Wire |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 20 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | — |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView |
| Live Transition | — | Meet SFA requirements (10 minimum trading days and 5 profitable days) -> Temp Sim Funded Account with $10,000 total profit cap -> Live Funded Account. |
| Buffer Required | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts |
| Buffer Amount | $1,000 | — |
| Min Payout | $100 | — |
| Funded Fee | — | $0/mo |
| Payout Caps | $1,000 → $1,000 → $1,250 → $1,250 → $1,500 | No cap |
| Post-Payout DD | — | Converts to Static, floor $50,100 (start + $100) |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | — | 3 |
| Inactivity Limit | Temporarily unavailable | — |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $110 eval + activation fee unknown | $309 $179/mo eval + $130 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | $1,500/day over 1 day | $600/day over 5 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 | 90% |
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