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Funding Traders

2.3 B
Hong Kong CFD
VS

E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Funding Traders 1 wins
1 3
E8 Markets 3 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.3
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.5
Starting Price $39 vs $46
Profit Split Both 80-100%
Safety Grade A vs B

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Funding Traders E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

Funding Traders Metric E8 Markets
2.3/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
3.5/5 (3,259) Suspended TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,228)
B Safety Grade A
80-100% Profit Split Up to 100%
3-5% daily / 6-10% max (varies by plan) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Every 14-21 Days Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 Days)
$39 Starting Price $45.60
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
MT5, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Hong Kong Country United States
Apr 2023 Established Nov 2021
24 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 Funding Traders E8 Markets Savings
$5K $39 $46 Save $7
$10K $59 $47 Save $12
$25K $119 $110 Save $9
$50K $229 $166 Save $63
$100K $419 $286 Save $133
$200K $799 $478 Save $321
$400K $2,349 $950 Save $1,399

Funding Traders vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, Funding Traders is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $7 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $46. Funding Traders offers 24 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 26.

Funding Traders offers 80-100% profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. Funding Traders pays out Every 14-21 Days, and E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days).

For trust and reputation, Funding Traders has a 3.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,259 reviews (currently suspended), while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,228 reviews. Safety grades: Funding Traders B, E8 Markets A.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 3 out of 4 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Funding Traders
Pros
Fast customer support & Rapid Execution of the trading platform
Cons
TrustPilot SUSPENDED for fake reviews (3,259 reviews, 21% 1-star). Payout delay complaints from traders. Legal entity RSRD Limited in Hong Kong. Some traders report disputed account closures.
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

Funding Traders
40% OFF 40% OFF + Pass and Get a FREE Account
50% OFF 50% off your first funded challenge
E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Funding Traders or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 3 out of 4 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Funding Traders or E8 Markets?

Funding Traders has the lower starting price at $39. Funding Traders offers 24 challenge options starting from $39, while E8 Markets offers 26 options starting from $46.

Which has better reviews, Funding Traders or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Funding Traders has 3,259 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,228.

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

Funding Traders offers a higher maximum profit split. Funding Traders offers 80-100% while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Funding Traders and E8 Markets pay out?

Funding Traders has Every 14-21 Days payouts while E8 Markets offers Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.