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The5ers vs E8 Markets
Rules, drawdown model, fees, and trading conditions compared side by side. Data verified from official sources.
The5ers vs E8 Markets: Full Comparison
| Rule | | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Static Balance-based static drawdown. 3% daily loss limit, 6% max overall loss (stop-out level). | Varies Varies by model: E8 One uses a dynamic drawdown (moves with closed profits), Signature and Zero an EOD dynamic drawdown; both become static at the starting… Full detailVaries by model: E8 One uses a dynamic drawdown (moves with closed profits), Signature and Zero an EOD dynamic drawdown; both become static at the starting balance. Only E8 Pro is static from the start. |
| Consistency rule | Varies | Varies |
| Risk per trade cap | Capped 2% max risk per single position (Bootcamp and Hyper Growth); trading with no stop-loss or a stop risking over 2% is a violation. | No cap No hard max-risk-per-trade rule; only a per-ticket order limit (50 lots, 20 for XAUUSD) that can be bypassed by stacking orders. |
| News trading | Varies Holding through news is allowed; High Stakes accounts bar new orders 2 min before/after high-impact news. | Varies Unrestricted on evaluation; funded accounts ban trading 5 min before/after high-impact news. |
| Weekend holding | Yes Overnight and weekend holding permitted across programs. | Varies Allowed on E8 One; the E8 Signature program auto-closes daily, with no overnight or weekend holds. |
| EAs / bots | Varies EAs allowed but bans copy-trading/signals, tick scalping, latency/reverse/hedge arbitrage, HFT and emulators. | Varies Third-party EAs are permitted; what is banned is the same strategy across multiple users. Prohibits holding >50% of trades under one minute. Full detailThird-party EAs are permitted; what is banned is the same strategy across multiple users. Two caveats: Terms 9.1(a) bans 'bots, scripts, automation software, or AI agents' outright, arguably scoped to platform interaction but with no EA carve-out; and the product table excludes EAs on E8 Zero and E8 Signature Futures. Prohibits holding >50% of trades under one minute. |
| Daily loss limit | 3% | 5% |
| Overall loss limit | 6% | 8% |
| Profit split | up to 100% High Stakes starts at 80% and rises toward 100% as the account scales; Hyper Growth pays 75% up to $300K, 80-100% above. | up to 100% 80/90/100% tiers at checkout; E8 One and E8 Zero headline up to 100%. |
| Fee refund | Varies High Stakes fee is refunded once funded; Hyper Growth and Bootcamp fees are not listed as refundable. | Yes |
| Platforms | MT5 | MT4, MT5 |
| Assets | FX, Metals, Indices | Crypto, FX, Indices, Metals, Commodities |
| Account sizes | $5K, $10K, $20K | $25K, $50K, $100K, $250K, $300K |
| Payout methods | Bank wire, Crypto, Skrill | - |
Last verified: 2026-09-29 (The5ers), 2026-09-29 (E8 Markets). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
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