Head to head
E8 Markets vs Funded Trading Plus
E8 Markets and Funded Trading Plus compared on the things that actually decide a challenge — profit split, drawdown type, the consistency rule, news and weekend trading — straight from each firm's decoded rulebook. E8 Markets edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.5/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
Genuinely customizable and scalping-tolerant, but the trailing 'Dynamic' drawdown on E8 One, the 40%/35% best-day rule and the funded-stage news window ambush traders who only learned the laxer challenge rules.
Best for: Swing/overnight and news traders who want a one-step path and choose E8 One (custom drawdown + weekend holding) — not pure tick-scalpers or anyone copying external signals.
Start a E8 Markets challengeGenuinely flexible — no time limits, no minimum days, EAs and news allowed, and a path to a lifetime 100% split — but watch the Symbol Loss Limit and the same-market-two-accounts profit-nullification rule.
Best for: Discretionary and EA traders who want maximum flexibility (no time/day minimums) and a fast route to a 100% split — and who avoid running the same symbol across accounts.
Start a Funded Trading Plus challengeSide by side
| Rule | E8 Markets | Funded Trading Plus |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% – 100% (selectable) | 80% → 90% → lifetime 100% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Mixed |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Limited | Limited |
| Min trading days | — | None |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, DXtrade, Match-Trader | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader |
| Rules decoded | 11 | 11 |
Green = the trader-friendlier side on that row (higher rating/more rules decoded, no consistency rule, or freer news/weekend trading). Splits and facts are summarized from each decoded rulebook — open a firm for full per-rule detail and sources.
The verdict
E8 Markets edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.5/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
E8 Markets runs the tighter rulebook, so Funded Trading Plus gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 47 vs 46 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
E8 Markets restricts news trading; Funded Trading Plus restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
E8 Markets vs Funded Trading Plus — FAQ
Is E8 Markets or Funded Trading Plus better?
E8 Markets edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.5/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. E8 Markets is best for swing/overnight and news traders who want a one-step path and choose E8 One (custom drawdown + weekend holding) — not pure tick-scalpers or anyone copying external signals.; Funded Trading Plus is best for discretionary and EA traders who want maximum flexibility (no time/day minimums) and a fast route to a 100% split — and who avoid running the same symbol across accounts..
E8 Markets vs Funded Trading Plus: which has the better profit split?
E8 Markets advertises a 80% – 100% (selectable) profit split; Funded Trading Plus advertises 80% → 90% → lifetime 100%. Always confirm the current split on the firm's site before you buy — splits change with promos and scaling.
Which has stricter rules, E8 Markets or Funded Trading Plus?
E8 Markets runs the tighter rulebook, so Funded Trading Plus gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 47 vs 46 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does E8 Markets or Funded Trading Plus allow news trading?
E8 Markets restricts news trading; Funded Trading Plus restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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