Aqua Funded vs E8 Markets
Every figure below is computed from the same normalised dataset, so the two firms are measured on identical terms.
Aqua Funded vs E8 Markets — the short answer
E8 Markets is the cheaper route to a $100,000 funded account at $260 against $429 for Aqua Funded — a difference of $169. Aqua Funded advertises the higher profit split at 100% against 80%. Across 12 directly comparable measures, Aqua Funded leads on 4 and E8 Markets on 5.
Where Aqua Funded wins
- Cheapest evaluation entry price: $29
- Maximum advertised profit split: 100%
- Phase 1 profit target: 5%
- Community rating: 4.0/5 (9)
Where E8 Markets wins
- Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account: $260
- Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded: $1.96
- Daily drawdown limit: 4%
- Maximum drawdown limit: 4%
- Founded: 2021
3.95
(9 reviews)
3.9
(10 reviews)
Cost
Evaluation cost to a $100,000 account
The fairest like-for-like price: entry prices are not comparable when the smallest account differs.
$429
$260
Cheapest evaluation cost per $1,000 funded
$4.11
$1.96
Cheapest evaluation entry price
The smallest account each firm sells — useful for a first attempt, not for comparing value.
$29
$40
Instant funding to $100,000
Priced on a different basis to an evaluation — there is no challenge to pass.
$750
Not offered
Programme
Evaluation types offered
instant, 1-step, 2-step
1-step
Maximum advertised profit split
Usually requires a scaling plan or a paid add-on rather than being the default.
100%
80%
Phase 1 profit target
5%
6%
Account sizes sold
$500, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000 +7 more
$5,000, $10,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000 +4 more
Risk rules
Daily drawdown limit
A larger limit is more room to trade, not a better product.
3%
4%
Maximum drawdown limit
3%
4%
Maximum drawdown style
Static is fixed from your starting balance. Trailing follows your peak and is harder to trade.
Trailing
Trailing
Drawdown measured on
Equity counts open positions in real time. Balance counts only closed trades.
Equity
Equity
Payouts
Payout frequency
Payout on demand
Payout-On-Demand
Payout methods
Riseworks, Crypto
Riseworks, WorkMarket
Payment methods accepted
Apple Pay, Credit Card, Debit Card, Crypto +1 more
Apple Pay, Credit Card, Debit Card, Crypto +2 more
Platforms & markets
Trading platforms
cTrader, MatchTrader, Trade Locker, MT5
cTrader, MatchTrader, MT5, Trade Locker
Instruments
Forex, Metals, Indices, Crypto +1 more
Forex, Crypto, Indices, Commodities
Maximum forex leverage
More leverage is more flexibility and more risk — neither firm is better here by default.
1:100
1:30
Track record
Community rating
4.0/5 (9)
3.9/5 (10)
Founded
Longer in market is more track record, all else equal.
2023
2021
Company location
United Arab Emirates
USA
Prop Firm Pal verification
Verified
Verified
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Frequently asked questions
Aqua Funded and E8 Markets, answered from the data above
Is Aqua Funded or E8 Markets cheaper?
E8 Markets is cheaper for an evaluation to a $100,000 funded account at $260, against $429 for Aqua Funded. Entry prices differ too — Aqua Funded starts at $29 and E8 Markets at $40 — but those are for different account sizes, so they are not a like-for-like comparison.
Which has the better profit split, Aqua Funded or E8 Markets?
Aqua Funded advertises the higher maximum at 100%, against 80% at E8 Markets. Note that the advertised maximum usually requires a scaling plan or a paid add-on rather than applying to a first account.
What is the difference in drawdown rules between Aqua Funded and E8 Markets?
Daily drawdown is 3% at Aqua Funded and 4% at E8 Markets. Maximum drawdown is 3% and 4% respectively. Both use a trailing maximum drawdown.
What platforms do Aqua Funded and E8 Markets support?
Aqua Funded supports cTrader, MatchTrader, Trade Locker, MT5. E8 Markets supports cTrader, MatchTrader, MT5, Trade Locker.
Which is rated higher by traders, Aqua Funded or E8 Markets?
Aqua Funded scores 4.0/5 from 9 reviews and E8 Markets scores 3.9/5 from 10 reviews on Prop Firm Pal. Review scores are trader-submitted and are independent of any commercial relationship.
Should I choose Aqua Funded or E8 Markets?
On the 12 directly comparable measures on this page, Aqua Funded leads on 4 and E8 Markets on 5, with 3 tied. Which of those measures matters depends on how you trade: cost matters most if you expect to need several attempts, drawdown style matters most if you hold positions overnight, and payout terms matter most once you are funded. Prop Firm Pal does not recommend one firm over another, and earns affiliate commission from some listed firms.