Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs E8 Markets
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Forex / CFD
Founded
-
2021
Total cost to funded
Best$143
$160
Eval cost
$143
$160
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
Best90%
80%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
80% split (Signature)
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
First payout in 3 days
Max account
-
Best$500K
Consistency rule
50% funded
None on eval, 35% funded
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
cTraderMT5TradeLocker
Strengths & watch-outs
AquaFunded
Strengths
- No minimum trading days on the challenge, can pass in 1 day
- News trading, weekend holding and EAs allowed
- One-time fee, 100% refundable, 90% split
Watch-outs
- Two phases with a high $5,000 then $2,500 profit target
- 50% consistency rule and 3 minimum trading days once funded
- Bi-weekly rewards, leverage drops from 1:100 to 1:50 once funded
E8 Markets
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- One phase, can pass in a single day
- First payout possible after 3 days
Watch-outs
- 80% split on Signature, lower than most
- 35% consistency rule once funded
- $1,000 daily pause on the funded account
🐨 PropKoala verdict
AquaFunded is cheaper to get funded at $143 total. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.