How can traders pay for accounts at E8 Markets, and are refunds available?

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Payment Methods: Credit/Debit Card, Crypto

Refund Policy

E8 Markets states payments are for access to its educational software/services and are non-refundable unless unused. The help center indicates refunds may be requested only for Phase 1 accounts with no trading activity, within 30 days of purchase, and that crypto payments are not eligible for refunds.

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E8 Markets vs Funded Firm vs OneFunded - Prop Firm Comparison (March 2026)

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E8 Markets vs Funded Firm vs OneFunded - Prop Firm Comparison (March 2026)
E8 Markets
E8 Markets is a US-based prop-firm-style evaluation brand operating simulated accounts via third-party platforms, offering 1-step programs such as E8 One and E8 Signature (Forex/Crypto) with dynamic drawdown models, leverage up to 1:30 on FX, and performance-fee payouts via Plane...
Funded Firm
FundedFirm is a UK-based proprietary trading firm launched in 2024. It offers 1‑Step and 2‑Step evaluation programs with unlimited time, allowing traders to trade forex, metals, indices, energies and cryptocurrencies on MT5. With leverage up to 1:100 (1:50 for crypto),...
OneFunded
OneFunded is a UK‑based proprietary trading firm launched in 2024 under Brynex Tech Limited. It offers evaluation‑based simulated trading accounts with unlimited time to pass; the main programs are the 1‑Step Challenge, 2‑Step Challenge and 1F Limited challenge. Traders work on the...
Overview
Trustpilot Rating 4.4 0 4.4
Trustpilot Reviews 3,232 0 185
Headquarters United States United Kingdom United Kingdom
Age (Years) N/A 2 2
Max Funding $500,000 $100,000 $200,000
Profit Split Start 80% 90% 80%
Profit Split Max 100% 100% 90%
Platforms MT5 cTrader Match-Trader TradeLocker mt5 TradeLocker cTrader
Assets FX Metals Indices Energy Crypto Forex Precious Metals Indices Energies Cryptocurrencies Forex indices commodities (metals & energies) cryptocurrencies
Leverage
FX Leverage 30 100 100
Metals Leverage 15 100 30
Crypto Leverage 5 50 2
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss 3 3–5 4–5
Max Total Loss 4 6–10 6–11
Drawdown Type Drawdown ModelE8 One uses a 3% Daily Drawdown (from the day's starting balance) plus a 4% Dynamic Drawdown that limits maximum running or closed loss. E8 Signature products use an end-of-day (EOD) Dynamic Drawdown limit (set as a fixed dollar amount by account size) plus a 2% Daily Pause that stops trading for the rest of the day but does not breach the account. Fixed (daily 3–5% of starting equity; overall 6–10% of initial balance) Fixed (daily 4–5 % and overall 6–11 % of starting balance)
Payouts
Payout Frequency Payout Frequency E8 Markets payouts are requested on-demand once a trader meets eligibility criteria. E8 Signature Forex/Crypto: First payout requires 3 profitable days; subsequent payouts require 5 profitable days (each profitable day is ≥0.3% realized closed PnL), plus a 35% Best Day Rule. Payout buffer and payout caps apply. E8 One (E8 Trader stage): 40% Best Day Rule and the trader's net profit (payout share) must be greater than 50% of the account's daily drawdown; buffer rules can apply in specific scenarios. Payouts can be requested weekly, bi‑weekly or monthly. Weekly cycles provide a 60% profit split, bi‑weekly cycles 80%, and monthly cycles up to 100%. Payouts for weekly and bi‑weekly plans are released every Wednesday starting from the second week after the account is opened. Payouts can be requested every 14 days in the funded stage (or weekly with an add‑on). Bi‑weekly and weekly cycles provide up to a 90 % profit split.
Days to First Payout 0 7 14
Payout Processing Time Payout ProcessingPayouts are typically processed within 1–2 business days (excluding weekends) and then received in ~1–3 additional business days; the total process may take 2–5 business days. Payouts are delivered via Plane (bank transfer) or Rise (crypto options), subject to payout-provider onboarding/KYC. 1 2
Payout Methods Plane (Bank Transfer) Rise (Crypto) Bank transfer UPI BTC USDT TRC20 USDT BEP20 USDT ERC20 USDT TRC20 Bank transfer
Payments
Payment Methods Credit/Debit Card Crypto UPI Bitcoin USDT TRC20 USDT BEP20 USDT ERC20 Credit/debit card (Visa Mastercard) Google Pay Apple Pay Crypto (USDT TRC20) Bank transfer
Trading Permissions
News Trading E8 One: In Phase 1, news trading is allowed without restriction. On the E8 Trader stage, a prohibition window applies for high-impact news: 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the release, during which opening/closing/modifying trades is prohibited; profits earned during the window may be removed without an account violation. E8 Signature Forex/Crypto: News trading is allowed without restrictions in both Phase 1 and the E8 Trader stage, with a reminder that high-impact news can cause volatility and slippage and that the user is responsible. News trading is allowed on all account types. Traders may open and close positions during high‑impact news releases. News trading is allowed in both evaluation and funded stages. A high‑impact news window (5 minutes before and after the event) requires careful risk management; trades may be opened, modified or closed but abusing volatility may result in warnings or termination.
Weekend Trades E8 Signature Forex/Crypto: Overnight/weekend holding is not supported; positions are closed daily at 23:00 server time and trading reopens at 00:15.E8 One: The help center does not impose the same daily position-closure rule; weekend/overnight exposure remains subject to normal market gaps and drawdown calculations. Overnight and weekend holding is allowed without restrictions. Overnight and weekend positions are allowed across all stages. Swap/rollover fees apply where relevant.
Copy Trading E8 Markets allows copy trading across evaluations and E8 Trader accounts (and to/from personal accounts) as long as the accounts belong to you. A key restriction is that you cannot copy trades or reuse the same trading ideas between multiple E8 evaluation accounts; each evaluation must be traded independently. Team trading and third-party signal services are not permitted. Copy trading and mirroring strategies across accounts are prohibited. Copy trading is permitted only between your own OneFunded accounts. Coordinated copy trading with other traders or social copy services is prohibited.
EA Allowed Expert Advisors (EAs) are allowed. E8 states it limits one strategy per user and may terminate accounts if it detects multiple users executing the same trades/strategy. Server request limits (e.g., order/TP/SL modification limits and maximum positions per day) also apply. Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading tools are not allowed. Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated strategies are allowed, but traders must request approval via the support desk and provide details of the EA’s logic.
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required Yes No No
KYC Stage KYC is required as part of eligibility and compliance checks. To receive a payout, traders must also be able to onboard and pass KYC with E8's payout providers (Plane or Riseworks/Rise); if a trader cannot complete provider onboarding, E8 states it cannot issue a payout. KYC/AML verification is required before the first payout. Traders may need to provide government‑issued ID and proof of address to satisfy compliance checks. KYC/AML verification is required after completing the evaluation and before receiving funded account credentials and payouts. Traders must submit proof of identity, proof of address and a selfie.
Restricted Countries Afghanistan Albania Algeria Myanmar (Burma) Burundi Belarus Central African Republic Congo Democratic Republic of Congo Cuba Ethiopia Hong Kong Iran Iraq Kenya Kosovo Lebanon Libya Mali Midway Islands Nicaragua North Korea Pakistan Russia Samoa Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine United Arab Emirates Vatican City State Venezuela West Bank Western Sahara Yemen Zambia; Limited (E8 Signature Forex/Crypto only): Bulgaria India Romania Bangladesh Indonesia Taiwan Cambodia Laos Viet Nam Croatia No specific list of restricted countries is published but services may not be available in sanctioned jurisdictions such as North Korea Iran Syria and other high‑risk regions. Afghanistan Belarus Central African Republic Cuba Democratic Republic of the Congo Eritrea Guinea‑Bissau Iran Iraq ISIL (Da’esh) Lebanon Libya Mali North Korea Russia (including Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk) Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria Taliban Yemen Zimbabwe

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