E8 Markets
Futures division of E8 Markets. E8 Signature model: 1-step evaluation with EOD Dynamic drawdown that locks at initial balance. SimFi (simulated, not live CME). No activation fee, no subscription fee. Daily Pause on funded accounts (2%, not a hard breach — pauses until next day). 35% best day rule on funded. Payout on Demand after 5 profitable days (0.3%+). Max 5 funded accounts per household (unlimited evals). Trading hours 17:00-15:10 CT. No automation/bots. Copy trading own accounts only. Margin-based contract limits ($10K per standard, $1K per micro). Platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView. Reset: 5% discount.
TradovateNinjaTraderTradingViewMax 5 accountsDallas, TXFounded 2021No recent check
Official rules:e8markets.com
Starting From
$110
Best Split
80/20
Drawdown
EOD Trailing
Min Days
1 day
Payouts
On Demand
Max Accounts
5
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Time to First Payout
~4 daysEvaluation Phase1 trading day min
Payout Processing~2 business days
Calendar estimate based on cheapest eval tier. Trading days x 1.4 to account for weekends.
Phase Journey
2-step path from evaluation to funded trading.
Evaluation
Hit profit target
$1,500 target · $1,000 DD · 1 min days
Funded
Earn sim payouts
80/20 split · 35% best-day cap · On-demand payouts
Evaluation
Hit profit target
$1,500 target · $1,000 DD · 1 min days
Funded
Earn sim payouts
80/20 split · 35% best-day cap · On-demand payouts
Watch Out For
ALL automation banned
Semi-automated, fully-automated, AI tools, and trading bots are all prohibited. HFT threshold is 300+ trades per day.
Profitable days reset after each payout
Your 5 profitable day count resets to zero every time you request a payout. Must re-earn 5 qualifying days (0.3%+ each).
Copy Trading Contradiction
E8's Signature product page states copy trading across own accounts is allowed, but the separate Trading Policies page explicitly bans all copy trading. We display the restrictive reading (banned). Verify directly with E8 support before relying on copy trading.
50% of trades must be held 1+ minute
To avoid high-frequency trading (HFT) behaviors, you cannot hold more than 50% of your trades for under one minute. This is in addition to the existing 10-second/10-tick scalping rule.
All-or-nothing trading banned
Risking your entire daily drawdown on a single trade is not permitted. Excessively risky trading styles violate terms and may result in enforced 1% max risk per trade idea.
EA must be unique per user
Expert Advisors are allowed but E8 limits one strategy per user. If multiple users execute the same trades/strategy via the same EA, accounts may be terminated. Custom/proprietary EAs recommended.
Will E8 Markets Work For Me?
$50$2,000
5 days22 days
Days to Pass
5
$1,500 target
Monthly Gross
$4,500
before split
Eval Cost
$110
one-time
Verdict
Great FitBased on cheapest eval tier ($25,000 account). Simplified estimate, does not account for profit splits, caps, or funded requirements.
Estimated PropVault Score
EstimatedUnavailableComposite rating across 9 dimensions. Score and grade are limited until missing public evidence is available.
Estimated grade: raw grade D is not shown as authoritative.
Blocked public fields: activation_fee, automation_allowed, copy_trading_allowed +15
Cost
Profit Split
Drawdown
Flexibility
Payout Terms
Reputation
Payout Record
Data Freshness
Rule Stability
View detailed payout breakdown (11 dimensions)
Payout Accessibility
91/100ExcellentPayout Frequency
Days Between Payouts
Qualifying Day Ease
Payout Cap Flexibility
Consistency Burden
Buffer Requirement
Withdrawal Cap
Min Payout Amount
Closure Trigger
Daily Earning Cap
Trust & Reputation
In Business
5 years
Since 2021
Best For
Trading styles that match this firm's ruleset, see all styles
Quick Math
Based on $50K E8 Signature
Key numbers inferred from E8 Markets's rules to help you plan your trading
Min Days to Pass
1 day
1 min trading days
Daily Profit Target (Eval)
$3,000/day
$3,000 target over 1 day
Eval + Activation
$150
$150 eval
First Payout Timeline
Needs model proof
Missing public evidence: Activation Fee, Buffer Clearance Required, Funded Monthly Fee, Max Payout Per Request, Min Payout Amount, Min Profitable Days Before Payout, Min Trading Days, Payout Processing Time, Selected Economic Product.
Risk Budget Per Day
$2,000/day
Max drawdown spread over 1 trading days
Drawdown Safety Margin
$2,000
$2,000 buffer once locked at initial
Best Profit Split
80%
Highest achievable trader profit share
Break-Even Day
Day 12
At $500/day profit — see full timeline
Monthly Funded Earnings
$2,753/mo
Projected at $500/day after fees, caps, and splits
Pricing & Fees
Account Tiers
$25K E8 Signature
Profit Target$1,500 (—)Min Days1Price$110Drawdown$1,000
$25K E8 Signature
Profit Target$1,500 (—)Min Days—Price$110Drawdown$1,000
$50K E8 SignaturePopular
Profit Target$3,000 (—)Min Days1Price$150Drawdown$2,000
$100K E8 SignaturePopular
Profit Target$6,000 (—)Min Days1Price$260Drawdown$3,000
$50K E8 Signature
Profit Target$3,000 (—)Min Days—Price$150Drawdown$2,000
$150K E8 Signature
Profit Target$9,000 (—)Min Days1Price$390Drawdown$4,500
$100K E8 Signature
Profit Target$6,000 (—)Min Days—Price$260Drawdown$3,000
$150K E8 Signature
Profit Target$9,000 (—)Min Days—Price$390Drawdown$4,500
| Account | Profit Target | Min Days | Price | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K E8 Signature | $1,500 (—) | 1 | $110 | EOD Trailing$1,000 |
| $25K E8 Signature | $1,500 (—) | — | $110 | EOD Trailing$1,000 |
| $50K E8 SignaturePopular | $3,000 (—) | 1 | $150 | EOD Trailing$2,000 |
| $100K E8 SignaturePopular | $6,000 (—) | 1 | $260 | EOD Trailing$3,000 |
| $50K E8 Signature | $3,000 (—) | — | $150 | EOD Trailing$2,000 |
| $150K E8 Signature | $9,000 (—) | 1 | $390 | EOD Trailing$4,500 |
| $100K E8 Signature | $6,000 (—) | — | $260 | EOD Trailing$3,000 |
| $150K E8 Signature | $9,000 (—) | — | $390 | EOD Trailing$4,500 |
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Eval vs Funded Rules
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | eod trailing $2,000 | eod trailing $2,000 |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $1,000 |
| Consistency | None | 35% max day |
| Max Contracts | N/A | N/A |
| Profit Split | N/A | 80% |
| News Trading | N/A | N/A |
| Scaling | None | None |
| Buffer | None | None |
2 rules tighten from Eval → Funded
Time to Funded
1 days
Evaluation
1 trading days
Days with at least 1 trade placed
Funded
Funded Account
Evaluation Rules
Drawdown Rules
| Tier | Phase | Type | Calculation | Max Drawdown | Daily Limit | Lock Behavior | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | $500Soft Daily pause: $500 | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Moderate |
| $25K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000(4%) Floor: $24,000 | None | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Moderate |
| $25K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000 Floor: $24,000 | None | Trails indefinitely | Moderate |
| $50K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $1,000Soft Daily pause: $1,000 | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit | Moderate |
| $50K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | None | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit | Moderate |
| $25K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $1,000 Floor: $24,000 | $500 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $100K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $2,000Soft Daily pause: $2,000 | Locks at $100,000 after $3,000 profit | Moderate |
| $100K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | None | Locks at $100,000 after $3,000 profit | Moderate |
| $50K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000 Floor: $48,000 | None | Trails indefinitely | Moderate |
| $150K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500(3%) Floor: $145,500 | $3,000Soft Daily pause: $3,000 | Locks at $150,000 after $4,500 profit | Moderate |
| $150K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500(3%) Floor: $145,500 | None | Locks at $150,000 after $4,500 profit | Moderate |
| $50K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000 Floor: $48,000 | $1,000 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $100K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000 Floor: $97,000 | None | Trails indefinitely | Moderate |
| $100K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000 Floor: $97,000 | $2,000 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
| $150K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500 Floor: $145,500 | None | Trails indefinitely | Moderate |
| $150K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500 Floor: $145,500 | $3,000 | Trails indefinitely | Strict |
Trailing drawdown follows your equity highs, which means early profits raise your floor. Once it locks at initial balance or profit target, the floor stops moving, so hitting the lock point early is a key strategy.
Daily loss limit is a soft pause — account freezes until next trading session, not a hard breach.
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Consistency Rules
| Tier | Max Single Day | Calculation | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $50K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $25K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $100K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $150K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $50K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $100K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $150K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Funded Account Rules
What applies after you pass the evaluation
Profit Split
80/20
Payout Frequency
On demand
Drawdown
$1,000 Eod trailing
Daily Loss Limit
$500
Buffer
None
Min Payout
N/A
Consistency
35% max day
Max Contracts
N/A
Loss Limit After Payout
No change
News Trading
N/A
Daily Earning Cap
None
Account Closure
None
Funded Account
Payout Structure
$25K E8 Trader
Profit Split80%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$50K E8 Trader
Profit Split80%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$100K E8 Trader
Profit Split80%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
$150K E8 Trader
Profit Split80%FrequencyOn DemandMin Payout—Processing—
| Tier | Profit Split | Frequency | Min Payout | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K E8 Trader | 80% | On Demand | — | — |
| $50K E8 Trader | 80% | On Demand | — | — |
| $100K E8 Trader | 80% | On Demand | — | — |
| $150K E8 Trader | 80% | On Demand | — | — |
Static public data manifest fallback used when live Supabase reads are unavailable.
Live account transition details not available for this firm.
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