E8 Futures
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.
Trader Friendliness
73/100GoodBest For
Trading styles that match this firm's ruleset — see all styles
Quick Math
Based on $50KKey numbers inferred from E8 Futures's rules to help you plan your trading
First Payout Timeline
~7 days
5d winning + 2d processing
Daily Profit Goal (Funded)
$25/day
$125 min payout over 5 winning days
Drawdown Safety Margin
$2,000
$2,000 buffer once locked at initial
Best Profit Split
80%
Highest achievable trader profit share
Account Tiers
| Account | Profit Target | Min Days | Price | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50KPopular | $3,000 (6%) | — | — | EOD Trailing$2,000 |
| $100KPopular | $6,000 (6%) | — | — | EOD Trailing$3,000 |
| $150K | $9,000 (6%) | — | — | EOD Trailing$4,500 |
Time to Funded
No minimumE8 Signature
No minimum
Funded
E8 Trader
No minimum trading days required
Drawdown Rules
| Tier | Phase | Type | Calculation | Max Drawdown | Daily Limit | Lock Behavior | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K E8 Signature | Evaluation | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | None | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit | Moderate |
| $50K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $2,000(4%) Floor: $48,000 | $1,000 | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 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 |
| $100K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $3,000(3%) Floor: $97,000 | $2,000 | Locks at $100,000 after $3,000 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 |
| $150K E8 Trader | Funded | EOD Trailing | Balance-based | $4,500(3%) Floor: $145,500 | $3,000 | Locks at $150,000 after $4,500 profit | Moderate |
Consistency Rules
| Tier | Max Single Day | Calculation | Strictness |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $100K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
| $150K E8 Trader | 35% | Of total profit | Moderate |
Trading Restrictions
ModerateWeekend Holding
Not Allowed3:10 PM CT
Inactivity Limit
7 days
Auto-Liquidation
3:10 PM CT
Payout Structure
| Tier | Profit Split | Frequency | Min Payout | Winning Days | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K E8 Trader | 80% | On Demand | $125 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $100K E8 Trader | 80% | On Demand | $125 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
| $150K E8 Trader | 80% | On Demand | $125 | 5 days | 2-5 business days |
Payout Methods
Payout Requirements
5 winning days
Contract Limits
| Account | Max Contracts | Max Micro |
|---|---|---|
| $50K | 4 | 40 |
| $100K | 8 | 80 |
| $150K | 12 | 120 |
Allowed Instruments
10 instruments
Indices(4)
Energy(1)
Metals(1)
Micro Contracts(4)
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