Which is cheaper: E8 Markets or FTMO?

E8 Markets is cheaper to enter. The smallest evaluation account at E8 Markets starts at $5K, while FTMO's entry tier begins at $10K. Challenge fees scale with account size, so the smaller starting tier translates directly to a lower up-front cost. Both firms also publish discount codes from time to time — currently 20% at E8 Markets and €101 at FTMO.

Does E8 Markets have a better profit split than FTMO?

No, FTMO's top profit split (80% — 90%) is higher than E8 Markets's (80%). On a $10,000 funded month with a $1,000 profit, that's $900 vs $800 — about $100 more per month at FTMO at the same risk profile. Both firms typically gate the top tier behind scaling milestones, so read the funded-phase rules carefully.

Which firm pays out faster: E8 Markets or FTMO?

Both E8 Markets and FTMO settle on a comparable cadence (N/A vs Withdrawals available on a regular basis once you reach funded status), so the deciding factor is your withdrawal method — crypto and Skrill clear in hours, bank wires add 1–3 business days at either firm.

E8 Markets vs FTMO

Editorial intro

Comparing E8 Markets and FTMO comes down to profit split mechanics: E8 Markets offers 80% profit splits and $1.25M max capital with regular payouts, while FTMO counters with 80% — 90% splits and $400K max capital on a regularpayout cadence. We've ranked E8 Markets at 4.3/5 and FTMO at 4.8/5 based on verified Trustpilot data drawn from 459 and 196 reviews respectively. Both firms operate in the retail prop trading spaceand have published payout records that we've cross-checked against trader-reported withdrawals. Below is the full side-by-side breakdown across 14 decision-relevant attributes, our editor's verdict on which trader profile each firm fits best, and the most-searched questions about this specific match-up.

Attribute	E8 Markets	FTMO
Profit Split	80%	80% — 90%
Max Funded Capital	$1.25M	$400K
Years in Operation	4	11
Headquartered	United States	Czech Republic
Rating (Trustpilot)	4.3/5 (459)	4.8/5 (196)
Payout Frequency	N/A	Withdrawals available on a regular basis once you reach funded status
Active Discount	20%	€101
Platforms	cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker	cTrader, DXTrade, MT4, MT5
Drawdown Type	Yes (see firm rules)	—
Consistency Rule	Yes	Yes
Asset Coverage	Energy, FX, Metals, Crypto, Indices	FX, Energy, Crypto, Indices, Metals, Stocks
Min Account Size	$5K	$10K
Profit Target	9%	10%
Trading Days Min	—	4 days

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Our Verdict: E8 Markets vs FTMO

E8 Markets is better for:

▸Scaling to larger accounts ($1.25M vs $400K)
▸Traders preferring a United States-jurisdictioned firm
▸Traders who already follow E8 Markets and want to stay inside its ecosystem

FTMO is better for:

▸Traders prioritising verified reputation (4.8 vs 4.3 Trustpilot)
▸Maximising profit retention (80% — 90% vs 80%)
▸Track record (11+ years vs 4 years)
▸Broader instrument coverage (6 asset classes vs 5)

Editor's note

For most traders, FTMO wins on verified rating (4.8 vs 4.3), but E8 Markets is the better pick if you want the larger scaling ceiling ($1.25M vs $400K). Our overall editorial pick: FTMO.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

E8 Markets vs FTMO: Frequently Asked Questions

Not for most trader profiles. FTMO wins this match-up on verified rating (4.8 vs 4.3), posting a higher composite editorial score than E8 Markets. E8 Markets is still the right call if want the larger scaling ceiling ($1.25M vs $400K) — but on a head-to-head ranking FTMO comes out ahead.

Yes — E8 Markets and FTMO are independent firms and neither imposes exclusivity. You can hold a funded account at both simultaneously, provided you respect each firm's rule set on your respective accounts. Many traders deliberately spread evaluations across firms to diversify counterparty risk; just remember that each firm tracks its own rule violations independently, so a breach at one has no effect on the other.

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