E8 Markets5 criteria won8.7/10- From
- $280
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payout frequency
- Depends on account
- Max capital
- $1.75M
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader
Forex head-to-head
E8 Markets vs The5ers
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
E8 Markets
8.7/10
Up to 100% profit split and four platforms
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
The5ers
8.6/10
The best scaling program on the market
3 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · E8 Markets
E8 Markets wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts and price. The5ers does better on rules, support and reputation.
Full comparison
E8 Markets5 criteria won8.7/10The5ers5 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $455
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Payout frequency
- Every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $4M
- Age
- 10 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Choose E8 Markets if you…
- Are a Forex trader who wants to choose your platform
- Want a split close to 100%
- Are based in the United States
Choose The5ers if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want to target very large capital
- Value a long track record
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | E8 Markets | The5ers | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $32E8 Pro | $39High Stakes | E8 Markets |
| 10K | $68E8 Pro | $78High Stakes | E8 Markets |
| 25K | $120E8 Signature | $195High Stakes | E8 Markets |
| 50K | $160E8 Signature | $279High Stakes | E8 Markets |
| 100K | $280E8 Signature | $95Bootcamp | The5ers |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| E8 Markets | The5ers | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Allowed in evaluation; banned ±5 min when funded | Orders banned ±2 min |
| EAs and bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Depends on account (not on Signature) | Allowed (watch swap costs) |
| Time limit | No limit (E8 One) | No limit |
| Minimum days | Not specified | 3 profitable days per phase |
| Consistency rule | Best day 40% (funded) | Not specified |
| Minimum withdrawal | Not specified | $250 |
| Max leverage | Not specified | 1:100 |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: E8 Markets 8.9 versus The5ers 8.6, edge to E8 Markets.
- Rules: E8 Markets 8.4 versus The5ers 8.6, edge to The5ers.
- Price: E8 Markets 8.6 versus The5ers 8.0, edge to E8 Markets.
- Support: E8 Markets 8.6 versus The5ers 9.0, edge to The5ers.
- Reputation: E8 Markets 8.8 versus The5ers 9.3, edge to The5ers.
FAQ
E8 Markets or The5ers: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, E8 Markets is cheaper: $160 versus $279 at The5ers (public prices without promotions).
E8 Markets or The5ers: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, E8 Markets scores 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10. Stated speed: $38.9M paid out at E8 Markets, ≈ 14 days for the first at The5ers.
Which is more reliable, E8 Markets or The5ers?
On reputation, The5ers scores 9.3/10 versus 8.8/10 for E8 Markets. E8 Markets has been around since 2021, The5ers since 2016.
Should I choose E8 Markets or The5ers?
E8 Markets wins this head-to-head with 8.7/10 in the YourFunding rankings. E8 Markets wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts and price. The5ers does better on rules, support and reputation.
