Head-to-head comparison · 2026
E8 Markets vs FTMO
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
2014
Total cost to funded
Best$150
$345
Eval cost
$150
$345
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1–3 Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
Best100%
90%
First profit
Up to 100%
80% to 90% via scaling
Payout speed
On demand
On demand / bi-weekly
Max account
$500K
Best$2.0M
Consistency rule
Varies
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
cTraderMT5TradeLocker
MT4DXtradecTraderMT5
Strengths & watch-outs
E8 Markets
Strengths
- On-demand payouts
- Flexible 1/2/3-step paths
- Up to 100% split
Watch-outs
- Caps at $500K
- Rules vary by path
- Mid-tier brand recognition
FTMO
Strengths
- OANDA-backed, 12-yr track record
- No consistency rule
- 99.8% on-time payouts
Watch-outs
- No futures support
- 80% base split undercut by newer firms
- Pricier challenges
🐨 PropKoala verdict
E8 Markets is cheaper to get funded at $150 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.