Rules compared
| Rule | The5ers | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Market | Forex / CFD | Forex / CFD |
| Phases | Two-phase | Two-phase |
| Eval cost (mid tier) | $260 | $288 |
| Profit target | 8% + 5% | 8% + 5% |
| Max drawdown | Static · 4% | Static · 8% |
| Daily loss limit | None | 5% |
| Consistency rule | None | None |
| Min trading days | 3 | 3 |
| Max days | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Payout buffer | 1% | 1% |
| Trailing on funded | No | No |
| Payout frequency | Every 30 days | Every 14 days |
Simulated outcomes, same trader
Identical balanced archetype (50% win rate, 1.2R average winner, 3 trades a day), 10,000 simulated evaluations against each firm's exact ruleset.
| Metric | The5ers | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Pass rate | 28.2% | 23.9% |
| Payout rate (if passed) | 48.6% | 53.3% |
| Joint withdrawal probability | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| Expected P&L over 50 challenges | -$6.1k | -$5.8k |
| Failures from drawdown breach | 31% | 14% |
| Failures from daily loss | 0% | 29% |
Which should you pick?
The5ers: The5ers' hyper-growth model has no time limit and staged scaling — one of the few evals that suits genuinely slow, low-risk traders. Static drawdown, no daily loss on some plans, but the low profit targets come with tighter position sizing than most competitors expect.
E8 Markets: E8's one-phase E8 Trader account is the fast-track option; three-phase E8 Track has weekly consistency-style checks that most retail traders underestimate. Split is competitive. Underrated as an alternative to FTMO for traders who dislike the two-phase grind.
On the numbers above, The5ers is the better expected-value choice for a balanced profile — but archetypes are not you. A scalper and a swing trader can flip this ranking entirely, because drawdown type punishes lumpy P&L far more than frequent small P&L. Run your own drawdown numbers first, then simulate your real stats.
Frequently asked
Is The5ers or E8 Markets easier to pass?+
In our simulation of a balanced 50%-win-rate trader, The5ers passes 28.2% of the time and E8 Markets passes 23.9% — so The5ers is the easier evaluation for that profile. The gap is driven mostly by drawdown type (Static vs Static) and the number of phases.
Which is cheaper, The5ers or E8 Markets?+
The mid-tier evaluation costs $260 at The5ers and $288 at E8 Markets. Sticker price is the wrong comparison though: over 50 attempted challenges our simulation nets -$6.1k at The5ers versus -$5.8k at E8 Markets, because a cheaper eval you fail more often is not cheaper.
Which pays out more reliably, The5ers or E8 Markets?+
Conditional on passing, our model gives The5ers a 48.6% chance of reaching a first payout versus 53.3% at E8 Markets. End to end — pass and withdraw — that is 13.7% vs 12.8%. Profit splits are 80% and 80%.
What is the biggest rule difference between The5ers and E8 Markets?+
The5ers uses a static drawdown of 4% with no daily loss limit; E8 Markets uses a static drawdown of 8% with a 5% daily loss limit. E8 Markets is the stricter ruleset for most trading styles.
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Based on publicly listed rules as of 2026-07-15. Independent — not affiliated with The5ers or E8 Markets. Rules change; verify before paying. Simulations are estimates, not guarantees.