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BrightFunded

2.7 C
United Arab Emirates Crypto
VS

E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

BrightFunded 0 wins
0 5
E8 Markets 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 4.2
Starting Price $46 vs $55
Profit Split Both 80% (up to 100% via scaling)
Safety Grade A vs C
Challenge Variety 26 vs 6 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

BrightFunded E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

BrightFunded Metric E8 Markets
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
4.2/5 (533) Suspended TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,228)
C Safety Grade A
80% (up to 100% via scaling) Profit Split Up to 100%
5% daily / 10% total (EOD trailing) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Biweekly (after first 30 days) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 Days)
$55 Starting Price $45.60
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5 Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Arab Emirates Country United States
Sep 2023 Established Nov 2021
6 options Challenge Options 26 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 $46 Save $9
$10K $95 $47 Save $48
$25K $195 $110 Save $85
$50K $295 $166 Save $129
$100K $495 $286 Save $209
$200K $975 $478 Save $497

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 $46, which is $9 less than BrightFunded's starting price of $55. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 26.

BrightFunded offers 80% (up to 100% via scaling) profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. BrightFunded pays out Biweekly (after first 30 days), and E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days).

For trust and reputation, BrightFunded has a 4.2/5 TrustPilot rating with 533 reviews (currently suspended), while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,228 reviews. Safety grades: BrightFunded C, 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 available as add-on.
Cons
TrustPilot SUSPENDED (fake reviews removed). EUR pricing only. cTrader requires €25 add-on. Max allocation \00K.
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 for all the challenges

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 $46. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options starting from $55, while E8 Markets offers 26 options starting from $46.

Which has better reviews, BrightFunded or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. BrightFunded has 533 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,228.

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

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

How fast do BrightFunded and E8 Markets pay out?

BrightFunded has Biweekly (after first 30 days) payouts while E8 Markets offers Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.