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E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD
VS

Blue Guardian

2.7 B
Saint Lucia CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

E8 Markets 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Blue Guardian 2 wins
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.6
Starting Price $30 vs $46
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A vs B
Platform Choice 7 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Blue Guardian
Maximum profit potential E8 Markets
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

E8 Markets Blue Guardian

Head-to-Head Comparison

E8 Markets Metric Blue Guardian
2.9/10 PFM Score 2.7/10
4.4/5 (3,228) TrustPilot 3.6/5 (2,100) Suspended
A Safety Grade B
Up to 100% Profit Split Up to 90%
EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One) Daily Drawdown 3-4% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan)
Bi-weekly (14 Days) Payout Frequency Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split)
$45.60 Starting Price $30
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Match Trader, MT5, Volsys, TradeLocker, ProjectX
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Saint Lucia
Nov 2021 Established Sep 2021
26 options Challenge Options 24 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size E8 Markets Blue Guardian Savings
$5K $46 $30 Save $16
$10K $47 $67 Save $20
$25K $110 $111 Save $1
$50K $166 $227 Save $61
$100K $286 $367 Save $81
$200K $478 $667 Save $189

E8 Markets vs Blue Guardian: Detailed Analysis

E8 Markets and Blue Guardian are both CFD firms. Blue Guardian has been in business longer, established in 2021, while E8 Markets was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Blue Guardian is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $16 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $46. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options, while Blue Guardian offers 24.

E8 Markets offers Up to 100% profit split, while Blue Guardian offers Up to 90%. E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days), and Blue Guardian pays out Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split).

For trust and reputation, E8 Markets has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,228 reviews, while Blue Guardian has 3.6/5 with 2,100 reviews (currently suspended). Safety grades: E8 Markets A, Blue Guardian B.

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

E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts
Blue Guardian
Pros
24hr payout guarantee (100% split if missed). Multiple plan types (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant). Scaling to $4M. No min trading days on Pro plans. Crypto challenge available. 85K+ customers in 160+ countries. $20M+ paid out.
Cons
Sometimes high Spreads, some bugs with the trading platforms

Active Deals & Promo Codes

E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges
Blue Guardian
45% OFF 45% off challenge — buy one get one
45% OFF 45% off April special
35% OFF 35% off 100K-400K challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, E8 Markets or Blue Guardian?

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

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets or Blue Guardian?

Blue Guardian has the lower starting price at $30. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options starting from $46, while Blue Guardian offers 24 options starting from $30.

Which has better reviews, E8 Markets or Blue Guardian?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. E8 Markets has 3,228 reviews while Blue Guardian has 2,100.

Which offers a higher profit split, E8 Markets or Blue Guardian?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. E8 Markets offers Up to 100% while Blue Guardian offers Up to 90%.

How fast do E8 Markets and Blue Guardian pay out?

E8 Markets has Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts while Blue Guardian offers Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.