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E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD
VS

Goat Funded Trader

3.0 C
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

E8 Markets 2 wins
2 4
Goat Funded Trader 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.0 vs 2.9
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.4
Starting Price $36 vs $46
Profit Split Both Up to 100%
Safety Grade A vs C
Challenge Variety 62 vs 26 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Goat Funded Trader
Trust & reputation E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

E8 Markets Goat Funded Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

E8 Markets Metric Goat Funded Trader
2.9/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
4.4/5 (3,228) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (3,792) Suspended
A Safety Grade C
Up to 100% Profit Split 80-100%
EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One) Daily Drawdown Varies by plan (2-5% daily, 4-10% total)
Bi-weekly (14 Days) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (on-demand available)
$45.60 Starting Price $36
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, Volumetrica, TradeLocker
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country Hong Kong
Nov 2021 Established Jan 2023
26 options Challenge Options 62 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size E8 Markets Goat Funded Trader Savings
$5K $46 $36 Save $10
$10K $47 $65 Save $18
$25K $110 $145 Save $35
$50K $166 $225 Save $59
$100K $286 $365 Save $79
$200K $478 $665 Save $187
$400K $950 $2,998 Save $2,048

E8 Markets vs Goat Funded Trader: Detailed Analysis

E8 Markets and Goat Funded Trader are both CFD firms. E8 Markets has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Goat Funded Trader was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Goat Funded Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $36, which is $10 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $46. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options, while Goat Funded Trader offers 62.

E8 Markets offers Up to 100% profit split, while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%. E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days), and Goat Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly (on-demand available).

For trust and reputation, E8 Markets has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,228 reviews, while Goat Funded Trader has 3.4/5 with 3,792 reviews (currently suspended). Safety grades: E8 Markets A, Goat Funded Trader C.

Overall, Goat Funded Trader 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
Goat Funded Trader
Pros
8 challenge types for all trading styles. Accounts up to \00K. 80-100% profit split. Bi-weekly payouts within 24 hours (or +\000). 5 platforms supported.
Cons
TrustPilot flagged for guideline breaches (fake reviews). Rating crashed from 4.8 to 2.8, now recovering to 3.4. Complex challenge structure with many variants.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges
Goat Funded Trader
50% OFF 50% off all challenges
50% OFF Special discount for first-time traders
35% OFF 35% OFF + Buy One Get One Free on all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, E8 Markets or Goat Funded Trader?

Goat Funded Trader scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets or Goat Funded Trader?

Goat Funded Trader has the lower starting price at $36. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options starting from $46, while Goat Funded Trader offers 62 options starting from $36.

Which has better reviews, E8 Markets or Goat Funded Trader?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. E8 Markets has 3,228 reviews while Goat Funded Trader has 3,792.

Which offers a higher profit split, E8 Markets or Goat Funded Trader?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. E8 Markets offers Up to 100% while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%.

How fast do E8 Markets and Goat Funded Trader pay out?

E8 Markets has Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts while Goat Funded Trader offers Bi-weekly (on-demand available) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.