At a glance

Category winners across the firms you picked

Cheapest to start

Earn2Trade

$68 true cost

Highest rated

E8 Markets (Futures)

4.5 / 5 trader rating

Tied — shown first

Most funding

E8 Markets (Futures)

$750K max funding

Fastest payout

E8 Markets (Futures)

On demand

The bottom line

Earn2Trade is the cheaper way in at $68 true cost versus $128 for E8 Markets (Futures). E8 Markets (Futures) scales the furthest with up to $750K in funding.

Accounts compared here

True cost here means the initial account fee plus activation after the displayed promotion. It excludes renewals, resets, taxes and optional charges. Open each account for its billing terms, evaluation rules and funded payout requirements; a lower entry cost does not guarantee a payout.

38 of 61 metrics differ

E8 Markets (Futures)4.5Details

Earn2Trade4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of E8 Markets (Futures), Earn2Trade
	E8 Markets (Futures)$50K	Earn2Trade$50K
Account Pricing
Price	$128$17025% OFF	Best value: $68$17060% OFF
Activation Fee	None	None
True Cost	$128after discount + activation	Best value: $68after discount + activation
Reset Fee	Not published	Not published
Current Promotion	LUMI: $128.00 initial fee	LUMI (60% off)
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	$3,0006.0% of account	$3,0006.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$2,000
Drawdown Type	End of Day	End of Day
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$1,100
Max Position Size	4 contracts	Best value: 6 contracts
Consistency Rule	No	30%
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$2,000
Drawdown Type	End of Day	End of Day
Daily Loss Limit	$1,000	Best value: $1,100
Max Payout/Cycle	$2,000Min: $100	Not published
Consistency Rule	35%	No
Value MetricsDerived from price, discount, targets and payout caps — fewer breakeven cycles and higher first-cycle ROI mean the account pays for itself faster.
Breakeven Winning Cycles	1 cycle	1 cycle
Max First-Cycle ROI	877%	—
Target : Drawdown	1.50lower = easier to pass	1.50lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2021	2017
CEO	Dylan Elchami	Not disclosed
Country	United States	United States
Trader Rating	4.5	4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	Yes
Daily Payouts	Yes	No
1-Day Pass	Yes	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	Not published	Not published
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step
Platforms	Tradovate, TradingView	NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView +20 more
Max Funding	Best value: $750,000	$400,000
Profit Split	80%	Not published
Max Accounts	8 funded · Unlimited evaluation	3 funded · 5 evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Allowed
Payouts
Payout Frequency	On demand	Weekly
Min Payout	$100	$100
Payout Methods	WorkMarket, Rise	Rise, Deel +2 more
Payout StructureHow money actually leaves the account: what you must do to qualify, how much each payout may be, and when the cap stops applying.
Payout cadence	On demand	Weekly
Eligibility	5 profitable days · profit above buffer	No minimum
Payout cap	$1,250 (#1-#2) → $2,000 (#3-#4)	Not published
Payout limit	4 payouts	Not published
Safety-net buffer	Max loss + $0	None
Scaling	None	Tiered by balance · 3 tiers
Activation fee	None	None
Evaluation TermsThe shape of the challenge itself, including where the consistency rule applies — an evaluation-only rule and one that binds for the life of the account are very different obligations.
Evaluation type	1-step	1-step
Time limit	None	None
Min trading days	None	None
Fastest possible pass	1 day	4 days
Resets	Allowed	Allowed
Consistency rule	35%	30%
Consistency applies to	Every payout cycle	Evaluation only
What You May TradeEach firm's own position on the strategies traders get breached for, with its published qualification. A restriction is not the same as a ban.
News trading	✓ AllowedDedicated futures news policy allows news trading on Zero and Signature, both Challenge and Performance, without…	✓ Allowed
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowed	✗ Not allowed
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowedAll positions must close by 15:10 CT; trading resumes at 17:00 CT.	✗ Not allowedAll positions and working orders must be closed between 3:50 PM and 5:00 PM CT; overnight positions are prohibited in…
Bots & automation	✗ Not allowedBots and Expert Advisors (EAs) are prohibited on E8 Signature Futures accounts.…	! RestrictedSoftware, AI or ultra-fast inputs that manipulate the environment or create unfair advantage are prohibited.…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedSemi-automated and fully automated systems, AI tools and HFT exceeding 300 trades per day are prohibited.	✗ Not allowedProhibited conduct includes unrealistic daily contract counts, spoofing and ultra-fast input techniques used for unfair…
Dollar-cost averaging	✓ Allowed	? Not publishedNo explicit rule is published for this practice; general anti-exploitation restrictions apply and permission should not…
Hedging	✗ Not allowed	✗ Not allowedHedging between funded accounts and coordinated hedging or pooled risk among unrelated accounts are prohibited.
Copy trading	! RestrictedSelf-owned Challenge, Performance and personal accounts may copy using any compatible tool.…	✗ Not allowedTrade copiers are prohibited in both evaluations and funded accounts; passing with a copier can result in account or…
Microscalping	! RestrictedAt least 50% of all profits must come from trades held at least 10 seconds.…	? Not publishedNo explicit rule is published for this practice; general anti-exploitation restrictions apply and permission should not…
VPN	? Not publishedNo specific VPN/VPS rule was found in current official help searches or Terms.…	! RestrictedBypassing geographical or technical restrictions is prohibited.…

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Earn2Trade: Full Comparison

E8 Markets (Futures), founded in 2021, based in US, and Earn2Trade, founded in 2017, based in US, are both popular choices among futures prop traders. E8 Markets (Futures) offers up to $750,000 in funding across 8 accounts, while Earn2Trade provides up to $400,000 across 3 accounts. Both firms support Tradovate, TradingView.

The verdict

Earn2Trade is the cheaper way in at $68 true cost versus $128 for E8 Markets (Futures). E8 Markets (Futures) scales the furthest with up to $750K in funding. True cost compares E8 Markets (Futures)'s $50,000 Signature account with Earn2Trade's $50,000 Gauntlet Mini account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for E8 Markets (Futures) and Earn2Trade
Feature	E8 Markets (Futures)	Earn2Trade
Profit Split	80%	Not published
Trader rating	4.5/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$750,000	$400,000
Entry cost (cheapest account)	$84	$68
True Cost (selected account)	$128 · $50,000	$68 · $50,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$2,000
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	$1,000	$1,100
Largest Account	$200,000	$200,000
Payout Frequency	On demand	Weekly
Trading days per payout cycle (selected account)	Not published	No fixed trading-day minimum
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step
Platforms	2	23
Discount	up to 40% off	up to 60% off

Where E8 Markets (Futures) Wins

+Higher max funding ($750,000 vs $400,000)
+More allowed accounts (8 vs 3)
+Offers daily payouts
+One-day pass available

Read the full E8 Markets (Futures) review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Where Earn2Trade Wins

+Lower entry cost on its cheapest account, a $50,000 ($68 vs $84 for a $25,000)
+More platform options (23 vs 2)
+Bigger current discount (up to 60% vs up to 40%)
+Longer track record (since 2017)

Read the full Earn2Trade review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between E8 Markets (Futures) and Earn2Trade?

E8 Markets (Futures) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step evaluation, while Earn2Trade does not publish the profit split for the selected account. E8 Markets (Futures) supports 2 trading platforms and Earn2Trade supports 23. E8 Markets (Futures) has a trader rating of 4.5/5 compared to Earn2Trade's 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets (Futures) or Earn2Trade?

Earn2Trade is cheaper to enter: $68 all-in for a $50,000 account, against $128 for E8 Markets (Futures)'s $50,000 account. Both figures are after the current discount and include the activation fee. Entry cost excludes renewals, resets, taxes and optional charges; it is not the total cost of reaching a payout. Both firms offer discounts — E8 Markets (Futures) at up to 40% off and Earn2Trade at up to 60% off.

Which has better payout terms, E8 Markets (Futures) or Earn2Trade?

E8 Markets (Futures) pays out on demand with a minimum of $100, while Earn2Trade pays out weekly with a minimum of $100. The trading-day requirement for E8 Markets (Futures)'s selected payout cycle is not published, and Earn2Trade's selected account has no fixed trading-day minimum for a payout cycle. Qualifying-day profit thresholds, buffers, consistency rules and approval requirements still apply. A trading-day minimum is not a payment-delivery estimate.

Can I use trading bots with E8 Markets (Futures) and Earn2Trade?

E8 Markets (Futures) does not allow trading bots, while Earn2Trade allows trading bots under published conditions. On VPNs, E8 Markets (Futures) does not publish a VPN policy and Earn2Trade permits VPN use under published conditions.

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Earn2Trade — quick answer

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Earn2Trade for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step), payout cadence for the selected accounts (On demand vs Weekly), platforms, and true challenge cost. Profit split is not published for the selected Earn2Trade account. Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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