E8 Markets
Why this zone
Yellow: the account is simulated — E8 calls itself an "educational simulation" — so the firm earns from fees. Its score (19) is the lowest in the rating: payouts are treated as discretionary, each payout is capped at $1,000–3,250, and the account resets after five payouts. Trustpilot hides its score after a breach of its guidelines; 9% of visible reviews are 1-star.
In short
A Dallas challenge firm that describes itself as a "SaaS educational simulation". Payouts are "discretionary incentive disbursements", capped at $1,000–3,250 per request; after five payouts the account resets. The contract allows rule changes that apply retroactively.
Firm details
- Website
- e8markets.com
- Founded
- 2021
- Company
- E8 Funding LLC, Dallas, Texas
- What you trade
- Futures (Zero, Signature); forex and crypto (One, Pro)
- Platforms
- NinjaTrader, Tradovate (futures)
- Profit split
- 80% or 100%
- Payout cap
- $1,000–3,250 per request
- After 5 payouts
- Account resets to the same size
- Rule changes
- Can apply retroactively
- Regulated
- No — "educational simulation"
Score by category
Strengths
- Cheap entry, daily payouts on some plans
Watch out for
- Calls itself an educational simulation
- Payouts discretionary and capped
- Account resets after 5 payouts
- Retroactive rule changes allowed
Who it fits
Fits: traders who treat it as a paid game.
Doesn't fit: anyone looking for real capital or a career.
Access: worldwide, with restrictions.
Simulated account after you pass = you trade against the firm.
Real account with real money = your profit is its profit.
Last changes
No rule changes logged yet. We check this firm twice a week.