
E8 Markets
CEO
Dylan Elchami
Country
USA
Date Created
November 2021
Years in Operation
5
3.9
10 reviews
5
4
3
2
1
About the firm
E8 Markets (formerly E8 Funding) is a top-tier proprietary trading firm that recently launched 'Simulated Finance' (SimFi). They provide traders with high-fidelity market data across Forex, Futures, and Crypto, offering unique payout-centric models and a proprietary dashboard (E8X) with advanced analytics.
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Instruments & assets
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Challenge
Metals
Energy
Crypto
Indices
E8 Signature
Metals
1:15
Energy
1:15
Crypto
1:1
Indices
1:15
E8 One
Metals
1:15
Energy
1:15
Crypto
1:1
Indices
1:15
Commissions & fees
No minimum trading days on any program, Fully customisable evaluation at checkout, News trading allowed on all evaluation phases, Martingale allowed, Weekend and overnight holding allowed, Payout on demand on E8 One, Scale up to $1M
Firm Rules
Drawdown Limits
Traders must comply with the account drawdown limits and SimFi program rules.
All-or-Nothing Trading
All-or-nothing trading is prohibited. Risking an entire daily drawdown on a single trade is considered excessive risk-taking.
Hedging
Hedging across multiple accounts, including accounts belonging to the same trader, is prohibited.
Expert Advisors (EAs)
Expert Advisors are allowed, but E8 Markets limits users to their own strategy. If multiple users are detected using the same EA or strategy, accounts may be terminated.
Market Exploitation
Strategies that exploit simulated market imperfections, pricing errors, delays, or platform issues are prohibited.
Abusive Trading
Irresponsible trading and abusive trading practices are prohibited.
Daily Profit Cap (E8 Pro Forex & E8 Pro Crypto)
E8 Pro Forex and E8 Pro Crypto include a daily profit cap of 2% of the initial balance. Profits above the daily cap are added to balance but do not count toward performance results.
Product-Specific Rules
Additional rules vary by product. Product-specific rules apply for E8 One, E8 Pro, E8 Signature, E8 Zero, and Crypto products.
Challenge
Type
Account sizes
Payout policy
Profit share varies by E8 Markets product and account model.
E8 One / E8 One Crypto
- Frequency: On‑demand after reaching the SimFi Performance stage and meeting payout requirements.
- Earliest first payout: Generally 3 days after starting the Performance stage (due to Best Day Rule calculation).
- Consistency rule: 40% Best Day Rule applies.
E8 Pro Forex / E8 Pro Crypto
- Frequency: Daily payouts available.
- Minimum profit requirement: 1%.
- Caps & consistency: No payout caps or consistency rules.
General requirements
- Minimum payout request: $100.
- Profit needed for $100 payout (80% share): At least $125 in generated profit.
- Consistency rules: E8 One / E8 One Crypto require a 40% Best Day Rule.
Payout methods
- WorkMarket: Bank transfers.
- Rise: Cash or cryptocurrency options via the Rise platform.
- E8 Markets does not process direct crypto payouts outside its supported partners; processors may charge their own fees.
Processing times
- Median approval time: ~11 hours.
- Median fund arrival: ~24 hours after request.
- In some cases up to 5 business days depending on verification and provider processing.
Restricted countries
Traders from the following countries cannot open accounts with this firm.
FAQs
What is E8 Markets?
E8 Markets is a proprietary trading firm that provides traders with simulated trading accounts through evaluation programs. Traders who successfully complete the requirements can access a performance account and request profit payouts according to the applicable rules.
How much leverage do you offer?
Leverage depends on the product: Forex products: - Forex: 1:30 - Indices: 1:15 - Metals: 1:15 - Energies: 1:15 - Crypto: 1:1 Crypto products: - Bitcoin: 1:5 - Ethereum: 1:5 - Other Crypto instruments: 1:2
What trading platforms does E8 Markets support?
E8 Markets supports trading platforms including MetaTrader 5 (MT5), Match-Trader, and other platforms depending on the selected product.
What are the payout options?
E8 Markets supports payouts through available payout providers, including WorkMarket for bank transfers and Rise for cash or cryptocurrency payout options.
How often can I request a payout?
Payout frequency depends on the selected product: E8 One and E8 One Crypto: - Payouts are available on-demand after reaching the SimFi Performance stage and meeting payout requirements. E8 Pro Forex and E8 Pro Crypto: - Daily payouts are available after meeting the required conditions.
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