FTMO vs E8 Markets

Prices, rules and payouts for FTMO and E8 Markets, side by side. Every fact comes from the firm's own website and links to the page it came from. Firm data checked: FTMO 8 October 2026; E8 Markets 8 October 2026.

Quick answer

  • Pick FTMO if you put transparency first (Transparency Index 70 vs 58).
  • E8 Markets: we found no verified advantage over the other firm on the points we track — compare the details below.
  • Either way: both support MetaTrader 5, cTrader.

Side-by-side comparison

FTMO and E8 Markets compared
FeatureFTMOE8 Markets
MyPropGenius rating3.5/52.9/5 (provisional)
Transparency Index70/100 · Good58/100 · Mixed
Entry price (USD)No verified US-dollar list priceNo verified US-dollar list price
Highest profit splitUp to 90% source
Firm's wording: “FTMO Challenge: 1-Step: You receive 90% of the profit.”
Not stated on the firm's site
Account types1-Step, 2-Step source source1-Step source
MarketsForex, Futures, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Metals source sourceForex, Futures, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Metals source
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader sourceMetaTrader 5, Match-Trader, E8 Terminal, TradeLocker, cTrader source
Maximum drawdown typeStatic source · Trailing (incl. end-of-day trailing) source — differs by account typeStatic source
US tradersNot confirmedNot confirmed
ScalpingNot confirmedNot confirmed
News tradingAllowed (at least one account type) sourceNot confirmed
EAs / trading botsAllowed (at least one account type) sourceNot confirmed
Weekend holdingAllowed (at least one account type) sourceNot confirmed
Evaluation time limitNo time limit (at least one account type) sourceNo time limit (at least one account type) source
Scaling planYes sourceNot confirmed
Date checked8 October 20268 October 2026

How to read this: every value comes from the firm's own website and the "source" links go to the page it came from. "Not confirmed" means the firm's site did not clearly state it, or it applies only with conditions (for example a window around news releases or a paid add-on). "At least one account type" means the rule can differ between a firm's programmes — check the linked page for the account you want. The rating is the firm's Transparency Index score ÷ 20: it measures how openly a firm discloses its rules, prices, payouts and ownership, not how likely you are to pass or be paid.

About FTMO

  • FTMO sells two evaluation products for CFD trading: the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step. source
  • It also runs FTMO Futures, with two monthly-subscription evaluations called Growth and Pro. source
  • All accounts are demo accounts with fictitious funds; traders who pass and trade an FTMO Account can earn rewards paid in real money. source
  • The homepage pricing table offers account sizes from $10,000 to $200,000 for a one-time fee. source
  • The 1-Step pays a 90% reward split from the start; the 2-Step starts at 80% and can rise to 90%. source
  • FTMO's site says it has operated "since 2015" and shows "$650M+ Paid in rewards" and "4.5M+ Customers worldwide". These are the firm's own figures, which we have not verified. source
  • The firm's footer states that FTMO only provides simulated trading and educational tools, and that FTMO companies do not act as a broker or accept deposits. source

From our FTMO review: each sentence links to the firm's own page it comes from (pages saved 7–8 October 2026).

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About E8 Markets

  • E8 Markets describes itself as a SimFi (Simulated Finance) platform: you pay a one-time challenge fee, trade simulated capital. source
  • The homepage lists three products: E8 One, E8 Pro and E8 Signature. source
  • E8 One is a one-phase challenge with a configurable drawdown and payout percentage. source
  • The firm says you can trade "300+ markets" across crypto, stocks, futures, commodities, indices and forex; the homepage's page title says "150+ Markets" source
  • The homepage lists five platforms: MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker, cTrader, MatchTrader and its own E8 Terminal. source
  • The website footer names E8 Funding LLC, a US company with a Dallas address, and E8 Markets Ltd, a Saint Lucia company that operates the MT5 platform. source
  • It says the accounts are simulated and for educational use. source

From our E8 Markets review: each sentence links to the firm's own page it comes from (pages saved 7–9 October 2026).

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FTMO vs E8 Markets: FAQ

Which has the higher profit split, FTMO or E8 Markets?

FTMO lists up to 90%; E8 Markets's site did not state a top split we could verify. These are the highest splits each firm says a trader can reach, which can depend on the account type or a scaling plan. Figures checked on each firm's own website on 8 October 2026.

Do FTMO and E8 Markets accept US traders?

FTMO's site did not confirm whether US traders are accepted. E8 Markets's site did not confirm whether US traders are accepted. Answers checked on each firm's own website on 8 October 2026; check the firm's current country list before you buy.

Which platforms do FTMO and E8 Markets support?

FTMO: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader. E8 Markets: MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader, E8 Terminal, TradeLocker, cTrader. From each firm's own website.

Which has the higher MyPropGenius rating?

FTMO has the higher MyPropGenius rating. FTMO: 3.5/5 (Transparency Index 70/100, Good). E8 Markets: 2.9/5 (provisional) (Transparency Index 58/100, Mixed). The rating measures how openly a firm discloses its rules, prices, payouts and ownership; it does not predict whether you will pass or be paid.

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