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Alpha Trader Firm

7.3 B+
United States CFD
VS

E8 Markets

7.9 A+
United States CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A+ Payouts Bi-Weekly vs On-Demand Price $79 vs $48

Verdict: Who Wins?

Alpha Trader Firm 2 wins
2 - 4
E8 Markets 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.3 Clear
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.3 Clear
Starting Price $48 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split Both Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) Tie
Safety Grade A+ vs B+ Clear
Trust Score 74.1/100 vs 64.3/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 21 vs 11 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders E8 Markets
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

Alpha Trader Firm E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

Alpha Trader Firm Metric E8 Markets
7.3/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.8/5 (396) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (3,276)
B+ Safety Grade A+
64.3 B Trust Score 74.1 B+
Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) Profit Split Up to 100%
3% (1-Step & Instant) / 5% (2-Step) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Bi-weekly (14-day) Payout Frequency On Demand
$79 Starting Price $48
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Match Trader, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Jan 2022 Established Jan 2021
21 options Challenge Options 11 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Alpha Trader Firm E8 Markets Savings
$10K $79 $88 Save $9
$25K $249 $188 Save $61
$50K $349 $130 Save $219
$100K $700 $260 Save $440
$200K $1,200 $798 Save $402
$400K $2,400 $1,598 Save $802

Alpha Trader Firm vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

Alpha Trader Firm and E8 Markets are both CFD firms. E8 Markets has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Alpha Trader Firm was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, E8 Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $48, which is $31 less than Alpha Trader Firm's starting price of $79. Alpha Trader Firm offers 21 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 11.

Alpha Trader Firm offers Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. Alpha Trader Firm pays out Bi-weekly (14-day), and E8 Markets pays out On Demand.

For trust and reputation, Alpha Trader Firm has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 396 reviews, while E8 Markets has 4.3/5 with 3,276 reviews. Safety grades: Alpha Trader Firm B+, E8 Markets A+.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Alpha Trader Firm
Pros
Up to $4M total allocation. Multiple challenge models (1-Step, 2-Step, 2-Step PRO, Instant, Instant PRO). Up to 100% profit split (Standard 30-day payout). Refundable fees on 1-Step/2-Step after first payout. No time limit. News trading and overnight holding allowed. FREE 10K Instant Funded Account included with any 100K+ Challenge.
Cons
Trader Score limit (≤20% Instant, ≤35% Standard) restricts large single-day wins. Floating PnL cap (1% Instant, 3% Standard). Trading suspended during 5-day payout review. Simulated demo environment only (per legal disclosure). Instant Funding fees non-refundable.
E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Alpha Trader Firm

No active deals

E8 Markets
5% OFF 5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Alpha Trader Firm or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Alpha Trader Firm or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has the lower starting price at $48. Alpha Trader Firm offers 21 challenge options starting from $79, while E8 Markets offers 11 options starting from $48.

Which has better reviews, Alpha Trader Firm or E8 Markets?

Alpha Trader Firm has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Alpha Trader Firm has 396 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,276.

Which offers a higher profit split, Alpha Trader Firm or E8 Markets?

Alpha Trader Firm offers a higher maximum profit split. Alpha Trader Firm offers Up to 100% (1-Step/2-Step Standard); 90% Bi-Weekly / 70% On-Demand (Instant Funding) while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Alpha Trader Firm and E8 Markets pay out?

Alpha Trader Firm has Bi-weekly (14-day) payouts while E8 Markets offers On Demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.