# Eightcap Challenges Rules

> Eightcap Challenges's plans state a maximum drawdown of 8% to 10% of the account size (drawdown type: static), across 12 plans. A consistency rule…

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Eightcap Challenges's plans state a maximum drawdown of 8% to 10% of the account size (drawdown type: static), across 12 plans. A consistency rule applies: in the Payout stage, one day's profit may be at most 25% (One Phase) or 30% (Two Phase) of the payout; 30% and 35% for accounts created on or after Feb 11. News trading is conditional: no trades may be placed in a window of minutes before and after high-impact events on the FXStreet calendar; a breach is a soft breach that removes the profits from those trades.

_Compiled from 6 of Eightcap Challenges's own published pages, read on 13 September 2026. Not verified by Prop Firm Pal: every value is what Eightcap Challenges states about itself, quoted with the page it came from. A firm can change its rules at any time, so check the linked page before you pay for an account._

## Eightcap Challenges drawdown rules

Eightcap Challenges's plans state a maximum drawdown of 8% to 10% of the account size (drawdown type: static), across 12 plans.

A daily loss limit of 4% to 5% is stated on 12 of 12 plans; where a plan shows a dash, no daily figure is recorded for it.

Dollar amounts are the published percentage applied to the account size.

| Plan | Account size | Max drawdown | Drawdown type | Daily loss limit | Profit target |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| One Phase | $5K | 8% ($400) | Static | 4% ($200) | 10% |
| One Phase | $10K | 8% ($800) | Static | 4% ($400) | 10% |
| One Phase | $25K | 8% ($2,000) | Static | 4% ($1,000) | 10% |
| One Phase | $50K | 8% ($4,000) | Static | 4% ($2,000) | 10% |
| One Phase | $100K | 8% ($8,000) | Static | 4% ($4,000) | 10% |
| One Phase | $200K | 8% ($16,000) | Static | 4% ($8,000) | 10% |
| Two Phase | $5K | 10% ($500) | Static | 5% ($250) | 9% |
| Two Phase | $10K | 10% ($1,000) | Static | 5% ($500) | 9% |
| Two Phase | $25K | 10% ($2,500) | Static | 5% ($1,250) | 9% |
| Two Phase | $50K | 10% ($5,000) | Static | 5% ($2,500) | 9% |
| Two Phase | $100K | 10% ($10,000) | Static | 5% ($5,000) | 9% |
| Two Phase | $200K | 10% ($20,000) | Static | 5% ($10,000) | 9% |

- Plan figures: "Experience simulated trading with a challenge that's right for you." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/

## Eightcap Challenges consistency rule

A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit a single trading day may account for. Here is what Eightcap Challenges states.

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Consistency rule | Applies — In the Payout stage, one day's profit may be at most 25% (One Phase) or 30% (Two Phase) of the payout; 30% and 35% for accounts created on or after Feb 11 |

- Consistency rule: "Daily Profit Distribution: Profits earned on any single calendar day can contribute up to the following maximum percentages of the total payout:" — https://challenges.eightcap.com/

## Eightcap Challenges minimum trading days and time limit

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum trading days | Applies — One Phase: 5 days in Assessment, 7 in Payout; Two Phase: 3 in Assessment, 5 in Qualification, 5 in Payout; a trade must stay open 60 seconds to count |
| In the plan figures | 3 and 5 days |
| Time limit | Applies — No time limit on One Phase and Two Phase; Day Trader Challenges run for a chosen 1 to 8 hours |

- Minimum trading days: "-Payout Stage: 7 days minimum" — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Time limit: "No. There are no maximum trading day requirements, so you can trade at your own pace and take as much time as you need to reach your goals." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/

## Eightcap Challenges news trading, EA and copy trading rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| News trading | Conditional — No trades may be placed in a window of minutes before and after high-impact events on the FXStreet calendar; a breach is a soft breach that removes the profits from those trades |
| Expert advisors and automated trading | Conditional — EAs allowed, but not for martingale, hedging, grid, tick trading, copy trading with other traders, latency or reverse arbitrage, gap trading or account management |
| Copy trading | Conditional — Copying other traders is prohibited; copying between your own accounts registered under the same email is allowed |
| Hedging | Not permitted |
| Martingale and grid strategies | Not permitted |
| High-frequency and latency arbitrage | Not permitted |

- News trading: "Trading during major news events is restricted." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Expert advisors and automated trading: "You can use Expert Advisors (EAs) and Indicators, but the following strategies are strictly prohibited:" — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Copy trading: "However, you are allowed to copy trades between your own accounts, such as from your personal account to your Eightcap Challenge account — provided all accounts are registered under the same email address." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Hedging: "No. Traders cannot hedge between the same or different accounts." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Martingale and grid strategies: "-Martingale" — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- High-frequency and latency arbitrage: "-Latency Arbitrage" — https://challenges.eightcap.com/

## Eightcap Challenges weekend and overnight holding

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Weekend holding | Conditional — Weekend trading is supported, but positions structured to profit from price gaps after weekend or overnight closes count as prohibited gap trading |
| Overnight holding | Conditional — Swap fees apply after midnight server time, and gap trading around session closes is prohibited |

- Weekend holding: "No, gap trading is not allowed." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Overnight holding: "You can hold trades for as long as you wish, provided you remain compliant with all our trading rules." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/

## Eightcap Challenges scaling plan

25% balance increase for traders with at least 15% in payouts within 4 months, 2 profitable months in that window and a positive balance, up to a $1 million account balance; approval is at the firm's discretion.

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Largest account size | $200,000 |
| Maximum allocation | $600,000 |

- Scaling plan: "If you demonstrate consistent performance, Eightcap can increase your existing account balance by 25%." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Largest account size: "Select your challenge type and account size, from $10,000 up to $200,000." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Maximum allocation: "However, the combined total value of all active accounts must not exceed USD $600,000." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/

## Other Eightcap Challenges account rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Maximum number of accounts | Applies — No count limit, but combined active accounts may not exceed USD $600,000; only one Day Trader Challenge at a time |
| Prohibited instruments | Conditional — US stocks only on Day Trader Challenges; options are not supported |
| Account sharing | Not permitted |
| Inactivity | Account terminated after 30 consecutive days without a trade |
| Resets | Insurance add-on resets a failed account once in the Assessment or Qualification stage; a separate Insurance - Payout add-on resets once in the Payout stage |

- Maximum number of accounts: "There’s no limit to the number of accounts you can open." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Prohibited instruments: "-US Stocks (Only DTC challenges)" — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Account sharing: "Allowing another person or third party to trade on your behalf is strictly prohibited and will result in account termination." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Inactivity: "If no trades are placed for 30 consecutive days, your account will be terminated." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/
- Resets: "Insurance: Reset your account if you fail during the Assessment or Qualification stage." — https://challenges.eightcap.com/

## Not found on Eightcap Challenges's pages

- the exact length of the news trading blackout (the FAQ gives two different figures without naming the program)
- the percentage limits of the profit allocation (symbol and asset class) rule
- a full Rules and Conditions document among the pages read

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Eightcap Challenges's drawdown rules?

Eightcap Challenges's plans state a maximum drawdown of 8% to 10% of the account size (drawdown type: static), across 12 plans.

### Does Eightcap Challenges have a consistency rule?

Yes. In the Payout stage, one day's profit may be at most 25% (One Phase) or 30% (Two Phase) of the payout; 30% and 35% for accounts created on or after Feb 11.

### Does Eightcap Challenges have a scaling plan?

Yes. 25% balance increase for traders with at least 15% in payouts within 4 months, 2 profitable months in that window and a positive balance, up to a $1 million account balance; approval is at the firm's discretion.

### Does Eightcap Challenges allow news trading?

Only under conditions. No trades may be placed in a window of minutes before and after high-impact events on the FXStreet calendar; a breach is a soft breach that removes the profits from those trades.

### Does Eightcap Challenges allow EAs and automated trading?

Only under conditions. EAs allowed, but not for martingale, hedging, grid, tick trading, copy trading with other traders, latency or reverse arbitrage, gap trading or account management.

### Does Eightcap Challenges allow copy trading?

Only under conditions. Copying other traders is prohibited; copying between your own accounts registered under the same email is allowed.

### Can you hold trades over the weekend at Eightcap Challenges?

Only under conditions. Weekend trading is supported, but positions structured to profit from price gaps after weekend or overnight closes count as prohibited gap trading.

### Does Eightcap Challenges have minimum trading days?

Yes. One Phase: 5 days in Assessment, 7 in Payout; Two Phase: 3 in Assessment, 5 in Qualification, 5 in Payout; a trade must stay open 60 seconds to count.

### Is there a time limit at Eightcap Challenges?

Yes. No time limit on One Phase and Two Phase; Day Trader Challenges run for a chosen 1 to 8 hours.

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