FTMO vs E8 Markets

Two forex, stocks props, one decision. Here’s how FTMO and E8 Markets compare on the things that cost you money.

Side by side

Metric	FTMO	E8 Markets
Cheapest entry (true cost)	$370	$150
Profit split	80% → 90% (scaling)	Up to 100% (after 10 days)
Drawdown type	Static percentage	Customizable (E8 One)
Max drawdown	10%	Custom (FX) / $2K EOD dyn (fut 50K)
Payout frequency	On-demand (14-day cycle) · fee refunded	8-day first payout
Days to payout	14 days to first · on-demand · 1–2 day	14 days to first · on-demand after
Min payout	$20 bank · $50 crypto	$250 (Rise) · $50 (Plane)

Our take: E8 Markets is the cheaper way in. Match the drawdown model to how you actually trade and you're set.

Longest-running forex prop. $500M+ payouts. US access via OANDA.

Dallas-based, US-friendly. Forex, futures & crypto evals. Low fees.

Compare more in the comparison tool or the true-cost hub.

Is FTMO or E8 Markets cheaper?

On cheapest true-cost entry, E8 Markets comes in lower. See the table for exact figures.

Which is better, FTMO or E8 Markets?

It depends on your asset class and drawdown tolerance. The comparison above lays out cost, drawdown and payouts so you decide on facts.

Compared 2026-06-09. Verify current terms on each firm’s site.