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Eightcap Rules
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Eightcap rules at a glance
Eightcap'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's own published pages, read on 13 September 2026. Not verified by Prop Firm Pal: every value is what Eightcap 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 drawdown rules
Eightcap'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
Account size
$5K
Max drawdown
8% ($400)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($200)
Profit target
10%
One Phase
Account size
$10K
Max drawdown
8% ($800)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($400)
Profit target
10%
One Phase
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
8% ($2,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($1,000)
Profit target
10%
One Phase
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
8% ($4,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($2,000)
Profit target
10%
One Phase
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
8% ($8,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($4,000)
Profit target
10%
One Phase
Account size
$200K
Max drawdown
8% ($16,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($8,000)
Profit target
10%
Two Phase
Account size
$5K
Max drawdown
10% ($500)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
5% ($250)
Profit target
9%
Two Phase
Account size
$10K
Max drawdown
10% ($1,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
5% ($500)
Profit target
9%
Two Phase
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
10% ($2,500)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
5% ($1,250)
Profit target
9%
Two Phase
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
10% ($5,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
5% ($2,500)
Profit target
9%
Two Phase
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
10% ($10,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
5% ($5,000)
Profit target
9%
Two Phase
Account size
$200K
Max drawdown
10% ($20,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
5% ($10,000)
Profit target
9%
In Eightcap's words
Plan figures: “Experience simulated trading with a challenge that's right for you.” challenges.eightcap.com
Eightcap consistency rule
A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit a single trading day may account for. Here is what Eightcap states.
Rule
What Eightcap states
Consistency rule
What Eightcap states
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
In Eightcap's words
Consistency rule: “Daily Profit Distribution: Profits earned on any single calendar day can contribute up to the following maximum percentages of the total payout:” challenges.eightcap.com
Eightcap minimum trading days and time limit
Rule
What Eightcap states
Minimum trading days
What Eightcap states
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
What Eightcap states
3 and 5 days
Time limit
What Eightcap states
Applies — No time limit on One Phase and Two Phase; Day Trader Challenges run for a chosen 1 to 8 hours
In Eightcap's words
Minimum trading days: “-Payout Stage: 7 days minimum” 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.” challenges.eightcap.com
Eightcap news trading, EA and copy trading rules
Rule
What Eightcap states
News trading
What Eightcap states
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
What Eightcap states
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
What Eightcap states
Conditional — Copying other traders is prohibited; copying between your own accounts registered under the same email is allowed
Hedging
What Eightcap states
Not permitted
Martingale and grid strategies
What Eightcap states
Not permitted
High-frequency and latency arbitrage
What Eightcap states
Not permitted
In Eightcap's words
News trading: “Trading during major news events is restricted.” challenges.eightcap.com
Expert advisors and automated trading: “You can use Expert Advisors (EAs) and Indicators, but the following strategies are strictly prohibited:” 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.” challenges.eightcap.com
Hedging: “No. Traders cannot hedge between the same or different accounts.” challenges.eightcap.com
Martingale and grid strategies: “-Martingale” challenges.eightcap.com
High-frequency and latency arbitrage: “-Latency Arbitrage” challenges.eightcap.com
Eightcap weekend and overnight holding
Rule
What Eightcap states
Weekend holding
What Eightcap states
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
What Eightcap states
Conditional — Swap fees apply after midnight server time, and gap trading around session closes is prohibited
In Eightcap's words
Weekend holding: “No, gap trading is not allowed.” challenges.eightcap.com
Overnight holding: “You can hold trades for as long as you wish, provided you remain compliant with all our trading rules.” challenges.eightcap.com
Eightcap 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.
Rule
What Eightcap states
Largest account size
What Eightcap states
$200,000
Maximum allocation
What Eightcap states
$600,000
In Eightcap's words
Scaling plan: “If you demonstrate consistent performance, Eightcap can increase your existing account balance by 25%.” challenges.eightcap.com
Largest account size: “Select your challenge type and account size, from $10,000 up to $200,000.” challenges.eightcap.com
Maximum allocation: “However, the combined total value of all active accounts must not exceed USD $600,000.” challenges.eightcap.com
Other Eightcap account rules
Rule
What Eightcap states
Maximum number of accounts
What Eightcap states
Applies — No count limit, but combined active accounts may not exceed USD $600,000; only one Day Trader Challenge at a time
Prohibited instruments
What Eightcap states
Conditional — US stocks only on Day Trader Challenges; options are not supported
Account sharing
What Eightcap states
Not permitted
Inactivity
What Eightcap states
Account terminated after 30 consecutive days without a trade
Resets
What Eightcap states
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
In Eightcap's words
Maximum number of accounts: “There’s no limit to the number of accounts you can open.” challenges.eightcap.com
Prohibited instruments: “-US Stocks (Only DTC challenges)” 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.” challenges.eightcap.com
Inactivity: “If no trades are placed for 30 consecutive days, your account will be terminated.” challenges.eightcap.com
Resets: “Insurance: Reset your account if you fail during the Assessment or Qualification stage.” challenges.eightcap.com
Not found on Eightcap's pages
These were not stated on the pages of Eightcap's site we read. They may be published somewhere we did not look, which makes them the questions to put to its support desk before paying.
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
FAQs
What are Eightcap's drawdown rules?
Eightcap's plans state a maximum drawdown of 8% to 10% of the account size (drawdown type: static), across 12 plans.
Does Eightcap 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 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 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 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.
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