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E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD
VS

Instant Funding

2.5 B+
United Kingdom CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

E8 Markets 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Instant Funding 2 wins
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.5
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.1
Starting Price $39 vs $46
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 30 vs 26 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Instant Funding
Maximum profit potential E8 Markets
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

E8 Markets Instant Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

E8 Markets Metric Instant Funding
2.9/10 PFM Score 2.5/10
4.4/5 (3,228) TrustPilot 3.1/5 (4,690)
A Safety Grade B+
Up to 100% Profit Split Up to 90%
EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One) Daily Drawdown Smart Drawdown: -10% initial, adjusts to -5% after 5% gain (IF accounts); Static 8-10% (challenges)
Bi-weekly (14 Days) Payout Frequency Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait)
$45.60 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United Kingdom
Nov 2021 Established Jun 2020
26 options Challenge Options 30 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size E8 Markets Instant Funding Savings
$5K $46 $39 Save $7
$10K $47 $39 Save $8
$25K $110 $64 Save $46
$50K $166 $114 Save $52
$100K $286 $219 Save $67
$200K $478 $399 Save $79

E8 Markets vs Instant Funding: Detailed Analysis

E8 Markets and Instant Funding are both CFD firms. Instant Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while E8 Markets was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Instant Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $7 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $46. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options, while Instant Funding offers 30.

E8 Markets offers Up to 100% profit split, while Instant Funding offers Up to 90%. E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days), and Instant Funding pays out Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait).

For trust and reputation, E8 Markets has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,228 reviews, while Instant Funding has 3.1/5 with 4,690 reviews. Safety grades: E8 Markets A, Instant Funding 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
Instant Funding
Pros
Responsive support, Fast payouts & Instant Funding
Cons
Sometimes high Spread

Active Deals & Promo Codes

E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges
Instant Funding
10% OFF 10% off all Instant Funding accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, E8 Markets or Instant Funding?

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 Instant Funding?

Instant Funding has the lower starting price at $39. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options starting from $46, while Instant Funding offers 30 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, E8 Markets or Instant Funding?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. E8 Markets has 3,228 reviews while Instant Funding has 4,690.

Which offers a higher profit split, E8 Markets or Instant Funding?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. E8 Markets offers Up to 100% while Instant Funding offers Up to 90%.

How fast do E8 Markets and Instant Funding pay out?

E8 Markets has Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts while Instant Funding offers Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.