Head-to-head comparison · 2026
E8 Markets vs TradeDay
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Futures
Founded
2021
2020
Total cost to funded
Best$150
$175
Eval cost
$150
$175
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
Monthly sub
Challenge type
1–3 Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
Best100%
95%
First profit
Up to 100%
80% → 90% → 95% tiered by lifetime withdrawal
Payout speed
On demand
Day 1 (next business day)
Max account
Best$500K
$150K
Consistency rule
Varies
30% eval only
News trading
Allowed
Restricted
Platforms
cTraderMT5TradeLocker
TradovateNinjaTraderJigsaw DayTradrTradingView
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
TradeDay
Strengths
- Day-1 payouts, no minimum waiting period
- Tiered split scales to 95% over lifetime withdrawals
- 7 platform options, the most in futures prop space
Watch-outs
- News trading restricted, auto-liquidates around Tier 1 events
- Monthly subscription, costs add up if you take time to pass
- Only 3 funded sim accounts simultaneously
🐨 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.