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BrightFunded

7.1 B+
United Arab Emirates Crypto
VS

E8 Markets

7.7 A
Saint Lucia CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A Payouts Weekly vs On-Demand Price $55 vs $48

Verdict: Who Wins?

BrightFunded 0 wins
0 5
E8 Markets 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.7 vs 7.1
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 4.2
Starting Price $48 vs $55
Profit Split Both 80% (scales up to 100%)
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 11 vs 6 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

BrightFunded E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

BrightFunded Metric E8 Markets
7.1/10 PFM Score 7.7/10
4.2/5 (530) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,237)
B+ Safety Grade A
80% (scales up to 100%) Profit Split Up to 100%
5% daily, 10% total (EOD trailing) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Weekly Payout Frequency On Demand
$55 Starting Price $48
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5 Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Arab Emirates Country Saint Lucia
Sep 2023 Established Nov 2021
6 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 BrightFunded E8 Markets Savings
$5K $55 $48 Save $7
$10K $95 $88 Save $7
$25K $195 $188 Save $7
$50K $295 $130 Save $165
$100K $495 $260 Save $235
$200K $975 $798 Save $177

BrightFunded vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

BrightFunded and E8 Markets are both Crypto firms. E8 Markets has been in business longer, established in 2021, while BrightFunded was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, E8 Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $48, which is $7 less than BrightFunded's starting price of $55. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 11.

BrightFunded offers 80% (scales up to 100%) profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. BrightFunded pays out Weekly, and E8 Markets pays out On Demand.

For trust and reputation, BrightFunded has a 4.2/5 TrustPilot rating with 530 reviews, while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,237 reviews. Safety grades: BrightFunded B+, E8 Markets A.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 5 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

BrightFunded
Pros
No consistency rules. Trade2Earn loyalty rewards. 15% evaluation profit reward. Fee refunded on first payout. Up to 1:100 leverage. 150+ instruments (forex, crypto, indices, commodities). Weekly payouts.
Cons
EUR pricing only. cTrader requires EUR 25 add-on. Max allocation $400K.
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

BrightFunded
10% OFF 10% off (existing customers)
15% OFF 15% off (new customers)
10% OFF 10% off for existing customers
15% OFF 15% off for new customers
E8 Markets
5% OFF 5% Off for all the challenges
40% OFF 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BrightFunded or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, BrightFunded or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has the lower starting price at $48. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options starting from $55, while E8 Markets offers 11 options starting from $48.

Which has better reviews, BrightFunded or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. BrightFunded has 530 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,237.

Which offers a higher profit split, BrightFunded or E8 Markets?

BrightFunded offers a higher maximum profit split. BrightFunded offers 80% (scales up to 100%) while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do BrightFunded and E8 Markets pay out?

BrightFunded has Weekly payouts while E8 Markets offers On Demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.