- Ranked #16 of 90
- Forex
- Since 2021 ·
US - ⚠ 1 warning to read
E8 Markets Review 2026, Our Verdict in Numbers
Our formula rates E8 Markets at 4.1/5, #16 among 90 prop firms, while 3,298 Trustpilot reviews average 4.1/5. The firm sells forex challenges from the US through E8 Funding LLC and has been in the challenge business for 4 years. It ranks this high mainly on payouts & split, at 90/100. Its weakest criterion is countries accepted, at 71/100. It stands out for cashing out whenever you ask and keeping costs down (it undercuts 92% of forex firms on price per $1K of max loss). Pass on it if you need a funded account on day one. Read the 1 warning we flag further down before paying.
cashing out whenever you ask; keeping costs down (it undercuts 92% of forex firms on price per $1K of max loss); 4 years of operating history.
you need a funded account on day one; you are based in Pakistan or the United Arab Emirates.
across 3,298 Trustpilot reviews
its lowest upfront price undercuts 63% of tracked firms
has operated longer than 79% of tracked firms
- Entry price
- $32
- Sizes
- $5K–$500K
- Top split
- 80%up to 100% if chosen at purchase
- Payout cycle
- On request
- Blocked countries
- 35
⚠ Red flags on record
- Trustpilot shows a warning that it detected and removed fake reviews on this company's profile (checked 2026-09-29)
Recorded from public sources on October 5, 2026. They are reported facts, not a legal ruling. While a warning stays open, the firm is kept off our beginner and most-established lists.
How E8 Markets scores
The firm earns its best marks for payouts & split and cost, and its lowest for trader reviews.
That puts it #16 overall out of 90, and #12 among the 53 firms selling forex accounts.
Brand demand: people search Google for E8 Markets about 35,750 times a month worldwide (Ahrefs data). ⓘ
How E8 Markets prices compare with other forex firms
For each $10K of buying power, E8 Markets charges a median of $49.35, which beats 93% of forex firms. Its cheapest account costs $32. Per $1K of maximum loss, one of the two inputs of our cost score, it charges $74.50 at the median, less than 92% of forex firms. The other input is the cheapest all-in way to get funded, $32.
E8 Markets accounts and what they cost
Cost at each account size
$100K 1-Step account drawn to scale
| Account | Program | Price | Target | Daily | Max | Drawdown | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | 1-StepE8 Pro - 1-Step 5K | $32 | 8% | 2.5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| $5K | 1-StepE8 One Forex - 1-Step 5K | $48 | 9% | 4% | 6% | Balance-trailing | 80% |
| $10K | 1-StepE8 Pro - 1-Step 10K | $68 | 8% | 2.5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| $10K | 1-StepE8 One Forex - 1-Step 10K | $88 | 9% | 4% | 6% | Balance-trailing | 80% |
| $25K | 1-StepE8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 25K | $120 | 6% | — | 4% | End-of-day trailing | 80% |
| $25K | 1-StepE8 Pro - 1-Step 25K | $148 | 8% | 2.5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| $25K | 1-StepE8 One Forex - 1-Step 25K | $188 | 9% | 4% | 6% | Balance-trailing | 80% |
| $50K | 1-StepE8 Signature - Forex - 1-Step 50K | $160 | 6% | — | 4% | End-of-day trailing | 80% |
| $50K | 1-StepE8 Pro - 1-Step 50K | $228 | 8% | 2.5% | 8% | Static | 80% |
| $50K | 1-StepE8 One Forex - 1-Step 50K | $288 | 9% | 4% | 6% | Balance-trailing | 80% |
First 10 of 20 accounts shown.
Trading rules at E8 Markets
- Daily loss cap
- 2.5–4%
- Overall loss cap
- 4–8%
- Drawdown type
- End-of-day trailing, Static and Balance-trailing
- Profit target
- 6–9%
- Fewest trading days
- 0
- Best-day cap
- 35–40% cap on 12 of 20 accounts; not stated for 8
- Trader share
- 80% (up to 100% if chosen at purchase)
- Quickest payout cycle
- On request
E8 Markets measures drawdown as end-of-day trailing, static or balance-trailing across its 20 accounts. On 40% of them, the overall loss cap is fixed (static). The most lenient account needs 0 trading days.
These numbers come from the firm's own terms, which change frequently. Double-check them on its website before you pay.
| Asset | Instant | 1-Step | 2-Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| FX | — | 1:30 | — |
| Energy | — | 1:15 | — |
| Indices | — | 1:15 | — |
| Metals | — | 1:15 | — |
| Crypto | — | 1:1 | — |
Highest leverage per asset class and program.
| Asset | Commission |
|---|---|
| FX | Standard spreads accounts: Free; Raw spread accounts: $5/lot |
| Energy | Standard spreads accounts: Free; Raw spread accounts: $6/lot |
| Indices | Standard spreads accounts: Free; Raw spread accounts: $6/lot (Nas, S&P, Dax, Nikkei), $12/lot (DOW Jones, Australia 200 indices) |
| Metals | Standard spreads accounts: Free; Raw spread accounts: $6/lot |
| Crypto | Standard spreads accounts: Free; Raw spread accounts: $35/lot on Crypto Programs, $30/lot on Forex programs |
Getting paid by E8 Markets
Payouts at E8 Markets come on request, and your share reaches 80% (up to 100% if chosen at purchase). Money is sent by Aeropay, Riseworks and WorkMarket.
- How often you get paid
- On request or after 5 profitable days
- Your profit share
- 80% (up to 100% if chosen at purchase)
- Paid out via
- AeropayRiseworksWorkMarket
- Best-day cap
- 35–40% cap on 12 of 20 accounts; not stated for 8
- Ways to buy a challenge
- Apple PayCredit/Debit CardCryptoGoogle PayNuvei
Countries E8 Markets accepts and blocks
Traders from 18 of the 20 markets we profile can sign up with E8 Markets; Pakistan and United Arab Emirates cannot. In total, 35 countries are on its blocked list.
United States ✓
India ✓
United Kingdom ✓
Nigeria ✓
South Africa ✓
Canada ✓
Australia ✓
Kenya ✓
Malaysia ✓
Philippines ✓
Indonesia ✓
Germany ✓
Singapore ✓
Ghana ✓
Bangladesh ✓
Vietnam ✓
Brazil ✓
Turkey ✓
Pakistan ✕
United Arab Emirates ✕Full blocked list (35)
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Belarus
Burundi
Central African Republic
Congo
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo Free State)
Ethiopia
Iran
Iraq
Kosovo
Lebanon
Libya
Mali
Midway Islands
Myanmar (Burma)
Nicaragua
North KoreaPakistan
Russia
Samoa
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
UkraineUnited Arab Emirates
Vatican City
Venezuela
West Bank
Western Sahara
Yemen
ZambiaWhat you can trade, and where
Trading platforms
Instruments
Traded as: CFD.
E8 Markets on Trustpilot: how traders rate it
- Negative reviews answered
- 16.5% of 121
- Typical response time
- 4.6 days
- Claimed by the company
- Feb 2024
- Asks customers for reviews
- Yes
On Trustpilot, E8 Markets collects 84% five-star and 9% one-star ratings. That one-star share is low by prop firm standards. Because the firm actively asks customers for reviews, its five-star share is likely pushed up.
Figures taken from the public Trustpilot page on September 29, 2026. We display the ratings, never the review texts.
Traded with E8 Markets? Email us your experience with a purchase or payout screenshot; the address is on our contact page. Verified reports help us keep this review accurate.
E8 Markets: strengths and drawbacks
Strengths
- Split of 80%, rising to 100% if chosen at purchase
- Withdrawals on request
- Permits news trading, weekend holding, hedging and EAs
- Runs on 5 platforms, cTrader and E8 Terminal among them
- Operating for 4+ years
Drawbacks
- Our data shows no notable weak spots
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Our method for this E8 Markets review
Account data, prices and rules come from aggregated public comparison data, which is drawn from E8 Markets' own pricing pages and terms. The trader rating is a Trustpilot snapshot from September 29, 2026. The score follows the formula on our methodology page, and affiliate payments never move it.
Questions traders ask about E8 Markets
Is E8 Markets a legitimate prop firm?
E8 Markets belongs to E8 Funding LLC (Texas, United States), and it has sold evaluations for roughly 4 years. Trustpilot users give it 4.1/5 across 3,298 reviews. Go through the 1 warning on this page before you pay.
How fast does E8 Markets pay out?
On its quickest accounts, E8 Markets pays on request and lets you keep 80% of the profit (up to 100% if chosen at purchase). Money goes out by Aeropay, Riseworks and WorkMarket. For customer experience with payouts, see the Trustpilot breakdown above.
Who owns E8 Markets?
E8 Markets is run by E8 Funding LLC, a company registered in Texas, United States. Dylan Elchami leads it as CEO.
Does E8 Markets accept US traders?
Yes. In our data, the US is not among the countries E8 Markets blocks.
What does a $100K E8 Markets account cost?
At list price, before any promo code, the 1-Step costs $280.
What daily drawdown does E8 Markets allow?
The daily cap is 2.5–4% of the account, set by the program you pick. Over the life of the account you can lose 4–8%, tracked as end-of-day trailing, static or balance-trailing drawdown.
Is there a consistency rule at E8 Markets?
12 of its 20 accounts cap your best day at 35–40% of total profit. For the other 8, the terms we hold do not state a rule.
Last data check: October 5, 2026. Based on firm pricing pages and terms, public review platforms and aggregated public comparison data (Sep 2026). Spotted a mistake? Let us know.