E8 Markets (Futures) vs Take Profit Trader

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E8 Markets (Futures)

Take Profit Trader

At a glance

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Cheapest to start

E8 Markets (Futures)

$128 true cost

Highest rated

E8 Markets (Futures)

4.5 / 5 trader rating

Best profit split

E8 Markets (Futures)

80% to the trader

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Most funding

E8 Markets (Futures)

$750K max funding

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Fastest payout

E8 Markets (Futures)

On demand

The bottom line

E8 Markets (Futures) is the cheaper way in at $128 true cost versus $224 for Take Profit Trader. E8 Markets (Futures) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating.

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.

41 of 61 metrics differ

E8 Markets (Futures)4.5Details

Take Profit Trader4.4Details

Side-by-side comparison of E8 Markets (Futures), Take Profit Trader
	E8 Markets (Futures)$50K	Take Profit Trader$50K
Account Pricing
Price	$128$17025% OFF	Best value: $94$17045% OFF
Activation Fee	Best value: None	$130
True Cost	Best value: $128after discount + activation	$224after discount + activation
Reset Fee	Not published	$99
Current Promotion	LUMI: $128.00 initial fee	LUMI (45% 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	None	None
Max Position Size	4 contracts	Best value: 6 contracts
Consistency Rule	No	50%
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$2,000
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Intraday
Daily Loss Limit	$1,000	Best value: None
Max Payout/Cycle	$2,000Min: $100	Best value: UncappedMin: 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	2021
CEO	Dylan Elchami	James Sixsmith
Country	United States	United States
Trader Rating	Best value: 4.5	4.4
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	Yes	Yes
1-Day Pass	Yes	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	Not published	6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6J, 6N, 6S, CL +30 more
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step
Platforms	Tradovate, TradingView	TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +13 more
Max Funding	$750,000	$750,000
Profit Split	80%	80%
Max Accounts	8 funded · Unlimited evaluation	5 funded · Not published evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Allowed
Payouts
Payout Frequency	On demand	Daily
Min Payout	$100	Not published
Payout Methods	WorkMarket, Rise	Plaid - US bank accounts only, real-time payment or ACH depending on the bank, PayPal - international; PayPal may deduct its own additional fees +1 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	Daily
Eligibility	5 profitable days · profit above buffer	profit above buffer
Payout cap	$1,250 (#1-#2) → $2,000 (#3-#4)	Uncapped
Payout limit	4 payouts	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	Max loss + $0	Max loss + $0
Scaling	None	None
Activation fee	None	One-time
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	3
Fastest possible pass	1 day	3 days
Resets	Allowed	Allowed
Consistency rule	35%	50%
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…	! RestrictedOn funded accounts: “All PRO/PRO+ Accounts must be out of all open positions and have no open orders one minute before,”…
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowed	? Not publishedNot published as a weekend rule of its own; it follows from Rule 4, “Positions cannot be carried from one trading day”…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowedAll positions must close by 15:10 CT; trading resumes at 17:00 CT.	! Restricted“Positions cannot be carried from one trading day into the next.”…
Bots & automation	✗ Not allowedBots and Expert Advisors (EAs) are prohibited on E8 Signature Futures accounts.…	✗ Not allowedUniversal Trading Policy #1: “No Trading Bots or Algos.”…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedSemi-automated and fully automated systems, AI tools and HFT exceeding 300 trades per day are prohibited.	? Not publishedNo high-frequency-trading rule of its own is published.…
Dollar-cost averaging	✓ Allowed	? Not publishedNo rule on dollar-cost averaging, averaging down, scaling into a position or martingale appears in any of the 87…
Hedging	✗ Not allowed	✗ Not allowed“Take Profit Trader strictly prohibits holding opposite positions in the same or closely related products across any”…
Copy trading	! RestrictedSelf-owned Challenge, Performance and personal accounts may copy using any compatible tool.…	! RestrictedCopying is allowed solely across accounts owned and controlled by the same trader, using approved tools: Tradesyncer,…
Microscalping	! RestrictedAt least 50% of all profits must come from trades held at least 10 seconds.…	? Not publishedNo microscalping rule and no minimum hold time are published.…
VPN	? Not publishedNo specific VPN/VPS rule was found in current official help searches or Terms.…	! Restricted“VPN usage is specifically restricted during the account registration process.”…

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Take Profit Trader: Full Comparison

E8 Markets (Futures), founded in 2021, based in US, and Take Profit Trader, founded in 2021, 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 Take Profit Trader provides up to $750,000 across 5 accounts. Both firms support Tradovate, TradingView.

The verdict

E8 Markets (Futures) is the cheaper way in at $128 true cost versus $224 for Take Profit Trader. E8 Markets (Futures) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating. True cost compares E8 Markets (Futures)'s $50,000 Signature account with Take Profit Trader's $50,000 Test account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for E8 Markets (Futures) and Take Profit Trader
Feature	E8 Markets (Futures)	Take Profit Trader
Profit Split	80%	80%
Trader rating	4.5/5	4.4/5
Max Funding	$750,000	$750,000
Entry cost (cheapest account)	$84	$212.50
True Cost (selected account)	$128 · $50,000	$224 · $50,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$2,000
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	$1,000	None
Largest Account	$200,000	$150,000
Payout Frequency	On demand	Daily
Trading days per payout cycle (selected account)	Not published	No fixed trading-day minimum
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step
Platforms	2	16
Discount	up to 40% off	up to 45% off

Where E8 Markets (Futures) Wins

+Higher trader rating (4.5 vs 4.4)
+More allowed accounts (8 vs 5)
+Lower entry cost on its cheapest account, a $25,000 ($84 vs $212.50 for a $25,000)
+One-day pass available
+Fewer minimum trading days (none vs 3)

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

Where Take Profit Trader Wins

+More platform options (16 vs 2)
+Bigger current discount (up to 45% vs up to 40%)

Read the full Take Profit Trader review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

How to compare the selected accounts

Match the account size and plan first, then compare evaluation and funded rules separately. A lower entry fee does not establish easier payout eligibility: check the drawdown method, buffer, profit split and qualifying days for the exact account.

For Take Profit Trader, read the Test-to-PRO rules and billing answers before treating an evaluation discount as a reset or activation offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between E8 Markets (Futures) and Take Profit Trader?

E8 Markets (Futures) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step evaluation, while Take Profit Trader offers a 80% profit split with 1-step evaluation. E8 Markets (Futures) supports 2 trading platforms and Take Profit Trader supports 16. E8 Markets (Futures) has a trader rating of 4.5/5 compared to Take Profit Trader's 4.4/5.

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets (Futures) or Take Profit Trader?

E8 Markets (Futures) is cheaper to enter: $128 all-in for a $50,000 account, against $223.50 for Take Profit Trader'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 Take Profit Trader at up to 45% off.

Which has better payout terms, E8 Markets (Futures) or Take Profit Trader?

E8 Markets (Futures) pays out on demand with a minimum of $100, while Take Profit Trader pays out daily with no published minimum for that selected account. The trading-day requirement for E8 Markets (Futures)'s selected payout cycle is not published, and Take Profit Trader'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 Take Profit Trader?

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

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Take Profit Trader — quick answer

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Take Profit Trader for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step), payout cadence for the selected accounts (On demand vs Daily), platforms, and true challenge cost. Both pay the same profit split on the accounts compared here. Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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