E8 Markets vs FTMO
Published rules side by side, from each firm's own pages. No verdict: which rules suit you depends on how you trade.
E8 Markets rules as of FTMO rules as of How we source this
| Rule | E8 Markets | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | 2: E8 One (6% drawdown setting), E8 Pro (6% drawdown setting) | 3: 2-Step Challenge, 1-Step Challenge, Instant Account |
| Evaluation types | 1-step | 1-step, 2-step, Instant |
| Daily loss limit | 2.5%–4% | 3%–5% |
| Breaching the daily limit | Fails the account | Fails the account |
| Max drawdown | 6% | 10% |
| Drawdown types | Static, Trailing | Static, Trailing, End-of-day trailing |
| Profit targets | 1-step: 9% or 6% | 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none |
| Account sizes | 5K–500K | 5K–200K |
| Fees (list price) | $28–$2,469 | €79–€2,999 |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
| Forex leverage | 1:30 | 1:100 |
| Forex commission | None | $5 per lot (side not stated) |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Account currencies | USD | USD, EUR, GBP |
| News trading | No rule recorded on 2 (of 2 plans) | No rule recorded on 3 (of 3 plans) |
| Consistency rule | On 1 of 2 plans | On 2 of 3 plans |
| Rules checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Ranges cover every plan each firm offers. Fees are list prices in each firm's own currency, before promotions. Rows where both firms match are shaded.
What's different
- FTMO has plans with a end-of-day trailing max drawdown; E8 Markets has none on this site.
- FTMO offers 2-step evaluations and instant accounts; E8 Markets has none on this site.
- Match-Trader, TradeLocker are available at E8 Markets but not FTMO.
- MT4, TradingView are available at FTMO but not E8 Markets.
- E8 Markets publishes fees in USD, FTMO in EUR.
What's the same
- Both have plans with a static max drawdown.
- Both have plans with a trailing max drawdown.
- Every plan at both firms has a daily loss limit.
- Both offer 1-step evaluations.
- Both support MT5, cTrader.
At a 100,000 account
Every plan at both firms that offers a 100,000 account, with the limits worked out at the starting balance.
| Firm | Plan | Daily loss | Max drawdown | Profit target | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8 Markets | E8 One (6% drawdown setting) | $4,000 (4%) | $6,000 (6%) trailing | 9% | $488 |
| E8 Markets | E8 Pro (6% drawdown setting) | $2,500 (2.5%) | $6,000 (6%) static | 6% | $468 |
| FTMO | 2-Step Challenge | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) static | 10% + 5% | €540 |
| FTMO | 1-Step Challenge | $3,000 (3%) | $10,000 (10%) end-of-day trailing | 10% | €499 |
| FTMO | Instant Account | $3,000 (3%) | $10,000 (10%) trailing | None | €2,999 |
Amounts in each firm's first account currency. Daily limits based on the day's starting value move with your balance; the methodology explains each type.
Check a trade against either firm
The calculator applies each plan's exact daily loss and drawdown rules to your account: E8 Markets in the calculator · FTMO in the calculator.
E8 Markets vs FTMO: common questions
- What is the difference between E8 Markets and FTMO's daily loss limit?
- E8 Markets: E8 One (6% drawdown setting) 4%; E8 Pro (6% drawdown setting) 2.5%. FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 5%; 1-Step Challenge 3%; Instant Account 3%. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (E8 Markets) and 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) from each firm's own pages.
- Do E8 Markets and FTMO use a static or trailing drawdown?
- E8 Markets: E8 One (6% drawdown setting) 6% trailing; E8 Pro (6% drawdown setting) 6% static. FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 10% static; 1-Step Challenge 10% end-of-day trailing; Instant Account 10% trailing. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (E8 Markets) and 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) from each firm's own pages.
- How do E8 Markets and FTMO's profit targets compare?
- E8 Markets: 1-step: 9% or 6%. FTMO: 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (E8 Markets) and 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) from each firm's own pages.
- Which platforms do E8 Markets and FTMO support?
- E8 Markets: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker. FTMO: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (E8 Markets) and 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) from each firm's own pages.
- What account sizes and fees do E8 Markets and FTMO have?
- E8 Markets: 5K–500K accounts, list fees $28–$2,469. FTMO: 5K–200K accounts, list fees €79–€2,999. Promotions change fees. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (E8 Markets) and 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) from each firm's own pages.
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