Head to head
E8 Markets vs The5ers
The5ers grades higher overall, 7.7 to 5.7. Across 21 measurable rows, E8 Markets comes out ahead on 3 and The5ers on 12.
Cheap, flexible evaluations undercut by a hidden TrustScore and a discretionary risk cap
Cheap entry, long scaling ladders and a solid payout record, but read the funded-stage rules before you scale
Key differences
In short
- A $100K evaluation is cheaper at The5ers ($95 vs $280 at E8 Markets).
- The5ers has the stronger payout record (7.6 vs 4.6).
- E8 Markets carries more hidden-rule risk (5.2 vs 3.7), led by: risk team can de-risk an account to 1% per trade or call a random interview.
- The5ers allows more capital ($4,000,000 vs $1,750,000).
- Only The5ers sells 2-step and 3-step programs.
- TradeLocker, Match-Trader, NinjaTrader, Tradovate are only available at E8 Markets.
- TradingView is only available at The5ers.
E8 Markets vs The5ers, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | C5.7 | A7.7 |
| Payouts | 4.6 | 7.6 |
| Transparency | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| Reputation | 4.5 | 8.7 |
| Platforms & execution | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| Support | 5.8 | 7.4 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | ≈4.5(estimate; Trustpilot hides this firm's score) (3.3K) | 4.7 (39K) |
| Pass rate | 17.7%Reported | 9%Estimate |
| Hidden risk | 5.2 HighHidden risk 5.2 out of 10, High | 3.7 ModerateHidden risk 3.7 out of 10, Moderate |
| Negative recent reviews | 35% | 6% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $280 | $95 |
| Cheapest account | $32 | $19 |
| Max allocation | $1.8M | $4M |
| Max profit split | 100% | 100% |
| Payouts | On demand for E8 One and E8 Signature once the p… | Every 14 days from funding… |
| Programs | 1-step | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step |
| Current offer | 25% OFF· E8PATH | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Dallas, United States | Raanana, Israel |
| Years in business | 5 | 10 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | MT5, TradeLocker, cTrader, Match-Trader, NinjaTrader, Tradovate | MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Crypto, Futures | Forex, Indices, Metals, Energies, Commodities, Crypto, Futures |
| EAs | Allowed | Restricted |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Restricted | Restricted |
Dallas, United States
Raanana, IsraelWhich should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Either | E8 Markets: Entry prices from $32-$48 and no time limit help newcomers, but the discretionary review before funding and a possible risk-team interview add uncertainty a first-time challenge taker will not see coming. |
| Experienced traders | E8 Markets | Three drawdown styles, pricing below the usual $400-600 band for $100K, and an explicit 17.7% pass-rate disclosure suit traders who already manage risk tightly and can work inside E8's written limits. |
| Swing traders | Either | E8 Markets: Overnight and weekend holding work on E8 One and E8 Pro, but E8 Signature force-closes every position at 23:00 server time and reopens at 00:15, ruling it out for anyone holding trades through the close. |
| Scalpers | The5ers | Short-term trading is allowed and FX commission is $4 per lot, but trades lasting seconds, tick scalping and simultaneous bulk entries are banned, and reviewers complain about gold spreads and stop slippage. |
| EA & algo traders | E8 Markets | Third-party and custom EAs are allowed with generous per-ticket lot and daily request caps, but running a publicly shared or copy-sold EA risks termination under the one-strategy-per-account rule. |
| News traders | Either | E8 Markets: E8 Pro and E8 Signature allow news trading without restriction, but E8 One bars it for 5 minutes either side of high-impact releases once the account is funded. |
Verdicts
E8 Markets verdict
Cheap, flexible evaluations undercut by a hidden TrustScore and a discretionary risk cap
Best for: Price-sensitive traders who want a choice of drawdown style (dynamic, static or EOD) and are comfortable trading strictly within E8's written limits.
Avoid if: You rely on cross-account hedging or a shared/public EA, trade big size on single ideas, or need a firm with a visible, uninterrupted Trustpilot score.
The5ers verdict
Cheap entry, long scaling ladders and a solid payout record, but read the funded-stage rules before you scale
Best for: Manual FX traders who want a cheap, no-time-limit evaluation and plan to scale slowly with steady, two-sided trading and modest position sizes.
Avoid if: You trade news releases, run EAs or copied signals, hold one-directional trend positions, or expect large single withdrawals from a $50K-$100K account.
E8 Markets vs The5ers FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is E8 Markets better than The5ers?
On our grading The5ers scores higher overall (7.7 vs 5.7, grade A vs C). The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, E8 Markets or The5ers?
At list price a $100K evaluation costs $280 at E8 Markets and $95 at The5ers, so The5ers is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $32 and $19. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.
Which pays out more reliably, E8 Markets or The5ers?
The5ers has the stronger payout score (E8 Markets 4.6 vs The5ers 7.6). E8 Markets pays on demand for e8 one and e8 signature once the profitable-days requirement is met; daily for e8 pro once eligible; The5ers pays every 14 days from funding; the timer resets after each scale-up.
Which has fewer hidden rules, E8 Markets or The5ers?
The5ers has the lower Hidden Risk score (E8 Markets 5.2, high; The5ers 3.7, moderate). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass E8 Markets or The5ers?
E8 Markets: 17.7% (reported). The5ers: 9% (estimate). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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