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Trade The Pool

1.9 A
Israel Stocks
VS

E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 0 wins
0 6
E8 Markets 6 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 1.9
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 4.3
Starting Price $46 vs $47
Profit Split Up to 100% vs 70%
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 26 vs 17 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric E8 Markets
1.9/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
4.3/5 (595) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,228)
A Safety Grade A
70% Profit Split Up to 100%
Day Trade: 2-4% max loss | Swing: 3% daily/7% max | Varies by Flex/Max type Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Every 14 days Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 Days)
$47 Starting Price $45.60
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Trader Evolution Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Israel Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Nov 2021
17 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 Trade The Pool E8 Markets Savings
$5K $47 $46 Save $1
$10K $297 $47 Save $250
$25K $97 $110 Save $13
$50K $230 $166 Save $64
$100K $435 $286 Save $149
$200K $1,100 $478 Save $622

Trade The Pool vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

Trade The Pool and E8 Markets are both Stocks firms. Trade The Pool has been in business longer, established in 2021, while E8 Markets was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, E8 Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $46, which is $1 less than Trade The Pool's starting price of $47. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 26.

Trade The Pool offers 70% profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days, and E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days).

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 595 reviews, while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,228 reviews. Safety grades: Trade The Pool A, E8 Markets A.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 6 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Trade The Pool
Pros
Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.
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

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool or E8 Markets?

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

Which is cheaper, Trade The Pool or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has the lower starting price at $46. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options starting from $47, while E8 Markets offers 26 options starting from $46.

Which has better reviews, Trade The Pool or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. Trade The Pool has 595 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,228.

Which offers a higher profit split, Trade The Pool or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Trade The Pool and E8 Markets pay out?

Trade The Pool has Every 14 days payouts while E8 Markets offers Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.