E8 Funding vs FundedFast
E8 Funding now trades as E8 Markets, and the rulebook moved with the name. Challenges no longer carry a deadline, payouts can be requested daily, and the split is 80%, 90% or 100% depending on what you pick at checkout. What has not changed is that the fee never comes back.
By John McLaren
Updated August 2026 · 5 min read
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Quick Comparison
Where FundedFast
Has the Edge
Both Firms Charge for the 90% Split
E8 does offer 90% and even 100%, but the higher splits cost more at checkout and the choice is permanent for the life of the account. FundedFast's 90% is also a paid checkout add-on, available on 1-Phase accounts from $50K and 2-Phase from $100K.
Your Fee Comes Back
E8's terms of service state that all fees are non-refundable under any circumstance, including passing the evaluation. FundedFast returns your entry fee with your first payout.
10% Static, No Daily Squeeze
E8 Pro pairs an 8% static cap with a 2.5% daily loss limit and a 2% daily profit cap, so a strong day only partly counts. FundedFast gives you 10% total and 5% daily, with nothing capping a good day.
Free Trading Competition
E8 has no free competition. The FundedFast Open runs every two weeks with free entry, a $100K virtual account and cash prizes.
Where E8 Funding
Has the Edge
No comparison is honest without showing where the competition wins. Here’s where E8 Funding is stronger — and why the FundedFast Open, no time limits, and 90-day affiliate window still tip the balance for many traders.
$500K Ceiling and Four Platforms
E8 scales to $500,000; FundedFast's scaling tops out higher, at $976,562. E8 runs TradeLocker, cTrader, Match Trade and MT5 against FundedFast's single platform.
Daily Payouts and Rules You Set
E8 Pro lets you request a payout once a day, and E8 One lets you set drawdown between 4% and 14% and a split up to 100% before you start. FundedFast is weekly, with a fixed 10% and a 90% ceiling.
What Traders
Actually Say
Real themes from Trustpilot, Investing.com, and trading communities. Not cherry-picked, patterns across dozens of reviews.
- Similar pricing to FundedFast: accessible entry point
- Four platforms: TradeLocker, cTrader, Match Trade and MT5
- US trader access: accepts American traders
- Daily payout requests on E8 Pro, from day three on E8 One
- Tighter drawdown: 8% max drawdown vs industry standard 10%, less room for error
- Fabricated-reviews alert: the Trustpilot profile carries a fabricated-reviews consumer alert alongside its 4.2/5 score
- Fee never refunded: the terms make every fee non-refundable, even after you pass
- No free competition: no zero-risk way to test the platform
- Same-day payouts: multiple traders confirm bank transfer received same day. Zero payout complaints found
- Transparent fees: "more transparent than most competitors" (Trustpilot verified review)
- Competition pays fast: Past Open winners received their cash prize the same week as the round closed
- Flexible rules: no time limit, news trading allowed, only 3 min trading days
- Newer firm: founded October 2024. Building a public track record. Registered in Malta (EU) under company number C 109385
- Single platform: MatchTrader only (with TradingView charts built in). No MT4/MT5
- Growing review base: verified on Trustpilot, Investing.com, and FXVerify but fewer total reviews than established competitors
Something E8 Funding Doesn’t Offer: Free Trading Competitions
Enter the FundedFast Open every 2 weeks: completely free. $100K virtual account, same rules as a real challenge. Top 3 win cash. No purchase, no card details.
Join the Open: It’s FreeWhich Firm Is Right for You?
Choose E8 Funding if:
- You're a US-based trader (FundedFast doesn't serve US)
- You need TradeLocker, cTrader, Match Trade or MT5
- Daily payouts or a 100% split matter more than getting the fee back
Choose FundedFast if:
- You want the option to upgrade to a 90% profit split at checkout
- You want 10% total and 5% daily instead of 8% and 2.5%
- You want your entry fee back on your first payout
- You want a free trading competition
- You value EU jurisdiction (Malta)
Common Questions
Is FundedFast better than E8 Funding?
E8 Funding now trades as E8 Markets. It beats FundedFast on payout speed (daily on E8 Pro), on split ceiling (up to 100%), and on US access. FundedFast beats it on drawdown room (10% total and 5% daily against 8% and 2.5%), on scaling headroom ($976,562 vs $500K), on getting the entry fee back, and on running a free competition. Neither imposes a time limit any more.
Which has better drawdown rules?
FundedFast: 5% daily, 10% total, static. E8 Pro: 2.5% daily, 8% total, static, plus a 2% daily profit cap. E8 One instead lets you choose a dynamic drawdown between 4% and 14% before you buy, with the profit target scaling to match.
Does E8 Funding accept US traders?
Yes, E8 Funding accepts US traders. FundedFast currently does not serve the US market. If you're US-based, E8 is an option to consider.
Everything E8 Funding offers — without the trade-offs.
From $49. No time limits. Up to 90% profit share. Fee refunded on passing.