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E8 Markets E8 Markets
The Upside Funding The Upside Funding
E8 Markets 2.8 Get Started
The Upside Funding 2.4 Get Started
Overview
Asset Type CFD CFD
Country Saint Lucia Hong Kong
Established Nov 2021 Jan 2020
Technology Proprietary Proprietary
Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker cTrader
Trading Rules
Profit Split Up to 100% Best Up to 90%
Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One) 1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static
Payout Frequency On Demand
Daily and monthly cycle options. 5 profitable days required. 35% consistency rule. Min withdrawal $250 (Rise) / $50 (Plane). 		Fast payouts (on-demand)
Direct Path to Funded ✓ Yes ✗ No
Reviews & Reputation
Review Count 0 reviews 0 reviews
Avg. Rating No ratings yet No ratings yet
Pros & Cons
Main Benefits
  • Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
  • Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Main Drawbacks
  • Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts
  • Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed
Offers & Promo Codes
Active Offers
5% Off for all the challenges PFMAP
First-order 40% off E8 Signature / 30% off E8 One. 20% off subsequent orders. All account sizes, 1 free reset included. Expires Sunday 27 Apr 2026. GIBBS
25% off all challenges INSIDER25

Challenge Details

E8 Markets Challenges

11 challenges
Price Account Size Step Profit Target Max Daily Loss Max Drawdown Profit Split Activation Fee
$48
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$5K 1 Step — — — 80% None
$88
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$10K 1 Step — — — 80% None
$130
E8 Signature. Target: 8%/5%. Daily: 4%. Max DD: 4% EOD. 		$50K 2 Steps — — — 80% None
$188
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$25K 1 Step — — — 80% None
$260
E8 Signature. Target: 8%/5%. Daily: 3%. Max DD: 3% EOD. 		$100K 2 Steps — — — 80% None
$288
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$50K 1 Step — — — 80% None
$390
E8 Signature. Target: 8%/5%. Daily: 3%. Max DD: 3% EOD. 		$150K 2 Steps — — — 80% None
$488
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$100K 1 Step — — — 80% None
$798
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$200K 1 Step — — — 80% None
$1598
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$400K 1 Step — — — 80% None
$1998
E8 One. Target: 8%. Daily loss: 4%. Max DD: 6% dynamic. 		$500K 1 Step — — — 80% None

The Upside Funding Challenges

10 challenges
Price Account Size Step Profit Target Max Daily Loss Max Drawdown Profit Split Activation Fee
$ $10K 1 Step P1: 10%
 P1: —
P1: 4%
 Up to 90% None
$ $10K 2 Steps P1: 8%
P2: 5%
 P1: 4%
P2: 4%
P1: 8%
P2: 8%
 Up to 90% None
$ $5K 1 Step P1: 10%
 P1: —
P1: 4%
 Up to 90% None
$ $5K 2 Steps P1: 8%
P2: 5%
 P1: 4%
P2: 4%
P1: 8%
P2: 8%
 Up to 90% None
$ $25K 1 Step P1: 10%
 P1: —
P1: 4%
 Up to 90% None
$ $25K 2 Steps P1: 8%
P2: 5%
 P1: 4%
P2: 4%
P1: 8%
P2: 8%
 Up to 90% None
$ $50K 1 Step P1: 10%
 P1: —
P1: 4%
 Up to 90% None
$ $50K 2 Steps P1: 8%
P2: 5%
 P1: 4%
P2: 4%
P1: 8%
P2: 8%
 Up to 90% None
$ $100K 1 Step P1: 10%
 P1: —
P1: 4%
 Up to 90% None
$ $100K 2 Steps P1: 8%
P2: 5%
 P1: 4%
P2: 4%
P1: 8%
P2: 8%
 Up to 90% None
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