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E8 MarketsRules, sourced and dated.

Every rule we have verified for E8 Markets's programme, each linked to the page it came from on e8markets.com.

E8 One is configured at checkout; values shown are the site's default setup ($100K, 6% drawdown, 80% payout). E8 currently sells only one-phase evaluations; E8 Pro and E8 Signature are not covered here.

Programmes
1
Data points
20
Sources
12
Last verified
28 Sep 2026

E8 Markets at a glance

  • E8 One: target 9%; daily loss 4% of initial balance, below day-start balance; max loss 6% trailing on closed balance, locks at starting balance; split 80%, or 90% or 100% at a higher price.

Platforms

MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, MatchTrader, E8 Terminal

E8 Terminal is for Perpetual Futures accounts only. US clients can use only TradeLocker and MatchTrader.

“For Classic Markets and Perpetual Futures, you can choose from the following platforms, depending on your region and account type:”

E8 Markets Help Center: Available Trading platformsVerified

1-STEP

E8 One

15 of 15 rules verified from E8 Markets's own pages.

Targets and loss limits

Profit target
9%

The target is 1.5 times the drawdown chosen at checkout (4% to 14%). The help centre's E8 One page lists a 6% target, 3% daily and 4% drawdown as its preset, which matches the 4% option.

“Profit Target 9%”

E8 Markets: Compare Funded Accounts (account configurator)Verified

Daily drawdown
4% of initial balance, below day-start balance

The dollar amount is fixed from the initial balance and subtracted from each day's starting balance at 00:00 server time. Same limit on the Performance account.

“We take 4% of your initial Balance and convert it to a fixed $ amount.”

E8 Markets Help Center: Daily DrawdownVerified

Max drawdown
6% trailing on closed balance, locks at starting balance

The floor rises only when profits are closed, not with open equity, and stops at the initial balance. Same limit on the Performance account.

“How to calculate: Highest Closed Balance - Drawdown amount (6%) = Loss level”

E8 Markets Help Center: Dynamic drawdownVerified

Time

Time limit
Unlimited
“Unlimited Trading Days – There is no time limit, but you need to place and close at least one trade every 60 days.”

E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified

Min. trading days
1
“a single phase that can be passed in one day”

E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified

Inactivity limit
60 days without a closed trade

At least one trade must be opened and closed within each 60-day period, including on a newly bought account.

“60 Day inactivity applies to all Classic Markets/Perpetual Futures accounts.”

E8 Markets Help Center: Is there any inactivity rule?Verified

Trading restrictions

Consistency rule
Performance only: 40% Best Day Rule

A payout condition, not a breach: if one day exceeds 40% of total profit, the trader keeps trading until it no longer does.

“During the SimFI™ challenge stage, there is no consistency rule, however, on the SimFI™ Performance account, there is a 40% Best Day rule”

E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified

News trading
Challenge: allowed. Performance: no trades ±5 min

The Performance-stage ban runs from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after a high-impact release and covers opening or closing trades, stop loss and take profit, and stop orders. Profits made in the window may be removed.

“In the SimFI™ Performance account, trading is strictly prohibited during high-impact news events.”

E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified

Weekend holding
Allowed at all stages
“E8 One, E8 Pro: Weekend Holding and Crypto trading are allowed on all stages.”

E8 Markets Help Center: Can I hold positions overnight and trade over the weekend?Verified

Payouts

Profit split
80%, or 90% or 100% at a higher price

The payout share is chosen at checkout. For $100K at the default drawdown, the list price rises from $488 (80%) to $547 (90%) or $606 (100%).

“Users who follow the guardrails and comply with rules and guidelines are eligible to receive up to 100 % of their trading performance and request a payout.”

E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified

First payout
3 days into the Performance stage, then on demand

The Best Day Rule sets the 3-day minimum; after the first payout, requests are on demand.

“The earliest first payout (E8 One) can be requested is 3 days from the start of your trading period in the performance stage.”

E8 Markets Help Center: What is Payout On Demand?Verified

Payout frequency
On demand
“you can request a payout at any time - no fixed schedule, no unnecessary waiting.”

E8 Markets Help Center: What is Payout On Demand?Verified

Payout cap
No cap
“There are no payout caps, but a Daily Drawdown (hard breach) and a Dynamic Drawdown apply.”

E8 Markets Help Center: All product overviews (E8 One vs E8 Zero vs E8 Pro vs E8 Signature)Verified

Cost

Evaluation fee
$48 to $1,998

List prices for the default setup (6% drawdown, 80% payout). The price changes with the drawdown and payout share chosen, for example $398 for $100K at 4% drawdown.

E8 Markets: Compare Funded Accounts (account configurator)Verified

E8 One list prices by account size
SizePrice
5K$48
10K$88
25K$188
50K$288
100K$488
200K$798
400K$1,598
500K$1,998
Fee refund
Not refunded

The fee can be refunded within 30 days of purchase if no trade has been placed, except for crypto payments.

“At this moment, do not provide bonuses by refunding the fee with the first payout share.”

E8 Markets Help Center: Refund PolicyVerified

Also worth knowing

Q&A

Questions this data answers

Answers are generated from the verified values above, programme by programme, with the source and date each rests on.

What is E8 Markets's daily drawdown limit?

E8 One: 4% of initial balance, below day-start balance. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: Daily Drawdown, verified 28 September 2026.

What is E8 Markets's maximum drawdown?

E8 One: 6% trailing on closed balance, locks at starting balance. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: Dynamic drawdown, verified 28 September 2026.

Does E8 Markets have a consistency rule?

E8 One: Performance only: 40% Best Day Rule. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: E8 One, verified 28 September 2026.

Does E8 Markets allow news trading?

E8 One: Challenge: allowed. Performance: no trades ±5 min. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: E8 One, verified 28 September 2026.

Does E8 Markets have a time limit?

E8 One: Unlimited. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: E8 One, verified 28 September 2026.

What are E8 Markets's minimum trading days?

E8 One: 1. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: E8 One, verified 28 September 2026.

When does E8 Markets pay out?

E8 One: 3 days into the Performance stage, then on demand. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: What is Payout On Demand?, verified 28 September 2026.

What profit split does E8 Markets offer?

E8 One: 80%, or 90% or 100% at a higher price. Source: E8 Markets Help Center: E8 One, verified 28 September 2026.

How much does a E8 Markets challenge cost?

E8 One: $48 to $1,998. Source: E8 Markets: Compare Funded Accounts (account configurator), verified 28 September 2026.

SRC

Sources

Every page this profile draws on. We use E8 Markets's own website, help centre and terms only.

  1. 01
    E8 Markets: Compare Funded Accounts (account configurator)

    https://e8markets.com/compare-simfi-funded-accounts

  2. 02
    E8 Markets Help Center: All product overviews (E8 One vs E8 Zero vs E8 Pro vs E8 Signature)

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/13106558-all-product-overviews-e8-one-vs-e8-zero-vs-e8-pro-vs-e8-signature

  3. 03
    E8 Markets Help Center: E8 One

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/11775980-e8-one

  4. 04
    E8 Markets Help Center: Daily Drawdown

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/11769446-daily-drawdown

  5. 05
    E8 Markets Help Center: Dynamic drawdown

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/11782996-dynamic-drawdown

  6. 06
    E8 Markets Help Center: Is there any inactivity rule?

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/9453425-is-there-any-inactivity-rule

  7. 07
    E8 Markets Help Center: Can I hold positions overnight and trade over the weekend?

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/5514966-can-i-hold-positions-overnight-and-trade-over-the-weekend

  8. 08
    E8 Markets Help Center: What is Payout On Demand?

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/9448349-what-is-payout-on-demand

  9. 09
    E8 Markets Help Center: Refund Policy

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/8811411-refund-policy

  10. 10
    E8 Markets Help Center: Trading Policies and Prohibited Trading Strategies

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/6929927-trading-policies-and-prohibited-trading-strategies

  11. 11
    E8 Markets Help Center: Are there lot/order size restrictions?

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/9453396-are-there-lot-order-size-restrictions

  12. 12
    E8 Markets Help Center: Available Trading platforms

    https://help.e8markets.com/en/articles/9799834-available-trading-platforms

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