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Highest rated

E8 Markets (Futures)

4.5 / 5 trader rating

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Best profit split

E8 Markets (Futures)

80% to the trader

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Fastest payout

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

On demand

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55 of 61 metrics differ

E8 Markets (Futures)4.5Details

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of E8 Markets (Futures), Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
	E8 Markets (Futures)$50K	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)$5K
Account Pricing
Price	$116$17835% OFF	Not published
Activation Fee	None	Not published
True Cost	$116after discount + activation	Not published
Reset Fee	Not published	Not available
Current Promotion	LUMI (35% off)	Not published
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	Best value: $3,0006.0% of account	$50010.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$1,500	$300
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Static
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$150
Max Position Size	4 contracts	Not published
Consistency Rule	40%	Not published
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$1,500	$300
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Static
Daily Loss Limit	Best value: None	$150
Max Payout/Cycle	$1,000Min: $100	Best value: UncappedMin: Not published
Consistency Rule	No	Not published
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	—
Max First-Cycle ROI	762%	—
Target : Drawdown	2.00lower = easier to pass	Best value: 1.67lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2021	2025
CEO	Dylan Elchami	Not disclosed
Country	United States	Not published
Trader Rating	4.5	4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	Yes	Yes
1-Day Pass	Yes	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	Not published	BTC, ETH, SOL, ES, NQ, RTY, BZ, CL +5 more
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	Tradovate, TradingView	Vest Markets
Max Funding	$750,000	—
Profit Split	80%	80%
Max Accounts	8 funded · Unlimited evaluation	10 funded · 100 evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Restricted
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Daily	On demand
Min Payout	$100	Not published
Payout Methods	WorkMarket, Rise	USDC
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	Daily	On demand
Eligibility	profit above buffer	No minimum
Payout cap	$1,000 per payout	Uncapped
Payout limit	Not published	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	Fixed	Not published
Scaling	Tiered by balance · 3 tiers	Not published
Activation fee	None	Not published
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	Not published
Fastest possible pass	3 days	Not published
Resets	Allowed	Not available
Consistency rule	40%	Not published
Consistency applies to	Evaluation only	Not published
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…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowed	✓ AllowedPositions may remain open through weekend closures, but non-crypto positions cannot be modified while their market is…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowedAll positions must close by 15:10 CT; trading resumes at 17:00 CT.	✓ AllowedOvernight positions are supported, subject to each market schedule and account risk limits.
Bots & automation	✗ Not allowedBots and Expert Advisors (EAs) are prohibited on E8 Signature Futures accounts.…	! RestrictedAPI trading is unavailable on evaluation and funded accounts.…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedSemi-automated and fully automated systems, AI tools and HFT exceeding 300 trades per day are prohibited.	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Dollar-cost averaging	✓ Allowed	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Hedging	✗ Not allowed	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Copy trading	! RestrictedSelf-owned Challenge, Performance and personal accounts may copy using any compatible tool.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Microscalping	! RestrictedAt least 50% of all profits must come from trades held at least 10 seconds.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
VPN	? Not publishedNo specific VPN/VPS rule was found in current official help searches or Terms.…	! RestrictedVPNs and anonymization tools may not be used to evade eligibility or other contractual restrictions.

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals): Full Comparison

E8 Markets (Futures), founded in 2021, based in US, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals), founded in 2025, are both popular choices among futures and crypto prop traders. E8 Markets (Futures) offers up to $750,000 in funding across 8 accounts, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) provides up to not published across 10 accounts.

Key statistics for E8 Markets (Futures) and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Feature	E8 Markets (Futures)	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Profit Split	80%	80%
Trader rating	4.5/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$750,000	not published
True Cost (selected account)	$116 · $50,000	not published · $5,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$1,500	$300
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	None	$150
Largest Account	$200,000	$25,000
Payout Frequency	Daily	On demand
Min First Payout	0 days	Not published
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	2	1
Discount	up to 34% off	up to 15% off

Where E8 Markets (Futures) Wins

+One-day pass available
+More platform options (2 vs 1)
+Bigger current discount (up to 34% vs up to 15%)
+Longer track record (since 2021)

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

Where Vest Markets (Perpetuals) Wins

+More allowed accounts (10 vs 8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

E8 Markets (Futures) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step evaluation, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step/2-step/Instant funding evaluation. E8 Markets (Futures) supports 2 trading platforms and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) supports 1. E8 Markets (Futures) has a trader rating of 4.5/5 compared to Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets (Futures) or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Compare the latest pricing for both firms on their respective account pages.

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

E8 Markets (Futures) pays out daily with a minimum of $100, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) pays out on demand with no published minimum for that selected account. E8 Markets (Futures) requires 0 trading days for the first payout, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) does not publish a waiting period before the first payout.

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

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

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) — quick answer

E8 Markets (Futures) vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step, 2-step, Instant funding), payout cadence for the selected accounts (Daily vs On demand), 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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