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E8 Markets

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e8markets.com
Forex · Dallas, TX, US · Est. 2021
4.3
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Flexible targetsTradeLocker8% target
4.3
Great
2,826 reviews · updated Oct 16, 2026

Rating breakdown

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5%
2%
12%

The verdict

What traders like

  • Flexible, trader-friendly evaluation targets
  • Can scale the profit split to 100%

Watch out for

  • Support response times vary
  • Frequent rule and pricing updates

Trader reviews (2,826)

Showing 1–50 of 2,826 reviews

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Tomas Suarez
1 review · Argentina
VerifiedOct 16, 2026

Honest pricing, no surprises

My first oil trade went through on TradeLocker without any setup headaches. The $200k account traded just like a live one in terms of speed and spreads.

Date of experience: Oct 7, 2026
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Osman Marin
2 reviews · Turkey
VerifiedOct 16, 2026

Glad I signed up

Every dollar I put into E8 Markets was well spent, and I would tell any trader the same. The consistency rules made me a better trader, honestly. Zero regrets about signing up.

Date of experience: Oct 13, 2026
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Napat Vongsa
1 review · Malaysia
VerifiedOct 16, 2026

Real-market feel

It felt like the firm wanted me to succeed from the very first screen. I kept more of my NAS100 profits here than at any other firm I have used.

Date of experience: Oct 15, 2026
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Helen Henderson
1 review · United States
VerifiedOct 16, 2026

Smooth start on MetaTrader 5

Solid support, and I say that as someone who usually complains. Great payout turnaround, and the updates along the way were helpful.

Date of experience: Oct 10, 2026
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Vincenzo Mariani
1 review · Brazil
VerifiedOct 15, 2026

Helpful staff, real answers

Fills on MetaTrader 5 were clean and quick every single session. I paid for the $300k evaluation and felt it was worth every cent.

Date of experience: Oct 14, 2026
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Siriporn Hidayat
1 review · Indonesia
VerifiedOct 15, 2026

Support actually solved it

The firm stuck to every term I read before I bought the challenge. Recommended without any real reservations.

Date of experience: Oct 12, 2026
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Ewa Mazur
1 review · Czechia
Oct 15, 2026

Not for serious traders

The mobile app showed different prices from the desktop platform at the same moment. Support was one of the most frustrating parts of the whole challenge.

Date of experience: Oct 9, 2026
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Miguel Chavez
1 review · United States
VerifiedOct 13, 2026

Platform stable through volatility

I got a proper apology and a fix when one of my requests was initially misrouted. My advice is to read the rules once, properly, and then enjoy the ride.

Date of experience: Oct 8, 2026
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Morag Davies
1 review · United Kingdom
VerifiedOct 13, 2026

Exactly as advertised

Spreads on NAS100 are close to raw, and that makes a real difference to my results. The dashboard tracks my daily loss limit live, which keeps me honest. Best decision I made for my trading this year.

Date of experience: Oct 10, 2026
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Soo-ah Hashimoto
1 review · Vietnam
VerifiedOct 13, 2026

Chat team answered in minutes

For the price, the quality of the trading platform is impressive. With a 85% split, the numbers simply work in your favour.

Date of experience: Oct 12, 2026
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Lestari Cruz
1 review · Philippines
Oct 12, 2026

A firm I'd stick with

Not the cheapest on the market, but you clearly get more for your money. I had my $25k account ready before my coffee went cold. The verification step for payouts was quick and painless.

Date of experience: Oct 8, 2026
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Noah Martin
1 review · Austria
VerifiedOct 12, 2026

Impressed by the platform

A 85% split really adds up once you are consistent. What stood out is that nobody on the team ever sounded rushed or annoyed.

Date of experience: Oct 11, 2026
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Bongani Abebe
1 review · Nigeria
VerifiedOct 12, 2026

Payouts that actually arrive

Everything loads quickly, and switching between symbols takes no time at all. The dashboard shows exactly how much I can withdraw, so there are no surprises.

Date of experience: Oct 9, 2026
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Goran Petrovic
1 review · Turkey
Oct 12, 2026

Payout landed in a day

Their agents speak plain English instead of corporate jargon. I can scale in and out of USDCAD without worrying that the platform will hang. I'll keep using it as long as it stays like this.

Date of experience: Oct 4, 2026
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Katie Duncan
1 review · Australia
Oct 10, 2026

Highly recommend

Not the cheapest on the market, but you clearly get more for your money. I trusted them with a withdrawal and they came through.

Date of experience: Oct 3, 2026
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William Moran
2 reviews · Canada
VerifiedOct 10, 2026

Verification took one afternoon

My login details landed in my inbox within minutes of finishing the setup. Every dollar I put into E8 Markets was well spent, and I would tell any trader the same. The withdrawal button works the way you'd hope it would.

Date of experience: Oct 8, 2026
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Julien Vincent
3 reviews · France
VerifiedOct 10, 2026

No surprise rule changes

Honestly, E8 Markets gives you a lot for what you pay. Even a silly question about lot sizes got a respectful, detailed answer.

Date of experience: Oct 8, 2026
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Juma Mulugeta
1 review · Ghana
VerifiedOct 10, 2026

No hidden catches so far

Withdrawing $8,036 was as straightforward as sending an email.

Date of experience: Oct 6, 2026
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Manon Dufour
2 reviews · France
VerifiedOct 9, 2026

Fine split, slow process

My buy orders filled cleanly, while my sell orders seemed to get worse prices more often than not. The agent knew the basics of TradeLocker but stumbled on anything advanced. The setup guide is decent for beginners, pretty basic for anyone experienced.

Date of experience: Oct 7, 2026
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Josephine Da
1 review · Belgium
VerifiedOct 9, 2026

Great welcome experience

Support is available around the clock, and it shows. The refund policy was clear, and I appreciated knowing exactly what I was paying for. Placing and modifying orders is instant, which keeps me calm when the market is moving.

Date of experience: Oct 2, 2026
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Maria Lestari
1 review · Thailand
VerifiedOct 9, 2026

Satisfied and scaling up

Their agents speak plain English instead of corporate jargon. I cleared the evaluation on a $300k account without any weird surprises.

Date of experience: Sep 30, 2026
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Angela Nunes
1 review · Italy
VerifiedOct 8, 2026

Evaluation felt fair and doable

I got $6,602 sent to my bank without any weird extra fees. I opened MetaTrader 5, logged in, and the account was just there waiting for me. Solid firm, fair rules, and I'd come back for another account.

Date of experience: Oct 6, 2026
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Richard Mitchell
2 reviews · Canada
Oct 8, 2026

Cheaper than competitors

The support team went the extra mile when my MetaTrader 5 charts wouldn't load. The 3 weeks I spent on the challenge cost me less than my monthly coffee habit.

Date of experience: Oct 2, 2026
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Zanele Chukwu
1 review · South Africa
VerifiedOct 8, 2026

Beginner-friendly start

The checklist on the first screen told me exactly what to do next. Spreads are competitive enough that my scalping edge survives the costs. Would I use it again? Without hesitation.

Date of experience: Sep 29, 2026
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Otieno Alemu
9 reviews · Nigeria
VerifiedOct 7, 2026

Fair drawdown, no tricks

E8 Markets gets my full recommendation.

Date of experience: Oct 4, 2026
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Natalia Lombardo
1 review · Portugal
VerifiedOct 7, 2026

Fair drawdown rules

Support explained the scaling criteria clearly the first time I asked. A friendly welcome email explained the rules in language I could actually follow. I'm in for the long haul with E8 Markets.

Date of experience: Oct 2, 2026
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Christine Brunet
2 reviews · France
VerifiedOct 7, 2026

Dashboard is accurate

My account has been scaled once already and I'm aiming for the next level. I've been trading USDCAD for years and the team even helped me sort out a contract spec confusion.

Date of experience: Sep 28, 2026
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Jumana Hakim
1 review · UAE
Oct 6, 2026

Payouts are a breeze

Spreads on US30 stayed tight through the London open, which is all I really ask for. The funded account has given me a serious reason to keep my journal tidy. Fees here are transparent, and nothing extra appeared at checkout.

Date of experience: Sep 29, 2026
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Paolo Rocha
11 reviews · Portugal
VerifiedOct 6, 2026

Support actually solved my issue

The live chat widget works, and somebody actually answers it. Fees here are transparent, and nothing extra appeared at checkout.

Date of experience: Sep 28, 2026
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Baris Knezevic
1 review · Greece
VerifiedOct 5, 2026

Spreads I can scalp with

Entering and exiting EURUSD was painless, and exits hit my targets cleanly. Since going funded, my trading has been more disciplined than ever. The agent even checked back a day later to make sure everything still worked.

Date of experience: Sep 29, 2026
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Fabio Alves
1 review · Brazil
VerifiedOct 5, 2026

Scaling plan actually works

The checklist on the first screen told me exactly what to do next. It's become my main funded account provider.

Date of experience: Sep 30, 2026
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Ziad Bitar
1 review · Jordan
Oct 4, 2026

Support you can count on

The price-to-quality ratio here is excellent. My $4,421 payout landed in my account the very next morning.

Date of experience: Oct 1, 2026
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Giulia Marchetti
1 review · Portugal
VerifiedOct 4, 2026

Beginner-friendly start

A fair fee, a fair split, and no games. Pretty much everything I wanted from a prop firm.

Date of experience: Oct 3, 2026
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Mizanur Iqbal
14 reviews · Pakistan
VerifiedOct 4, 2026

Reliable from eval to funded

After passing, my funded $250k account showed up on MetaTrader 5 quickly. The trade copier I use worked fine alongside MetaTrader 5 with no dropped orders. My bank transfer arrived on exactly the day they said it would.

Date of experience: Oct 2, 2026
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Liyana Suwan
3 reviews · Malaysia
VerifiedOct 4, 2026

Platform lagged at worst moment

I like firms with firm rules, but E8 Markets has rules that wobble. For serious traders, there are clearly stronger choices than E8 Markets.

Date of experience: Oct 2, 2026
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Andi Phromma
1 review · Philippines
VerifiedOct 3, 2026

Funded and scaling nicely

I never felt rushed during the evaluation, which helped me trade calmly. I withdrew right after hitting the minimum threshold and it went through cleanly.

Date of experience: Oct 1, 2026
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Stephen Walsh
2 reviews · United Kingdom
VerifiedOct 3, 2026

Trading real capital finally

Payouts that arrive when promised are the best advertisement a firm can have. The 80% profit split is the main reason I stay. I'll be renewing, no question.

Date of experience: Oct 2, 2026
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Kwame Acheampong
1 review · Nigeria
VerifiedOct 1, 2026

Platform never let me down

From the first click, the process felt organized and professional. Compared with other firms I have tried, E8 Markets costs noticeably less for the same account size. Their help desk follows up without me having to chase anything.

Date of experience: Sep 26, 2026
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Elena Fernandes
1 review · Italy
VerifiedOct 1, 2026

Support goes quiet on payouts

I would not recommend this to anyone who values knowing the exact rules before risking money. They wanted a fresh ID selfie, a utility bill and a video call before they would even look at my request.

Date of experience: Sep 29, 2026
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Vladan Jankowski
1 review · Ukraine
VerifiedOct 1, 2026

Scaling plan delivered as promised

Spreads on AUDUSD stayed tight through the London open, which is all I really ask for. The 95% split alone makes it worth considering.

Date of experience: Sep 29, 2026
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Esperanza Valenzuela
1 review · Colombia
Oct 1, 2026

Payout within hours

Chat support gave me a straight answer on news-trading rules without any hedging. Anyone who treats trading like a business will feel at home here.

Date of experience: Sep 25, 2026
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Hamza Joshi
12 reviews · India
VerifiedSep 30, 2026

Support that actually helps

Getting funded with E8 Markets was a lot smoother than I expected. Support helped me reset my $150k account dashboard access within minutes. Trade history and open positions update instantly, so I always know where I stand.

Date of experience: Sep 29, 2026
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Viktor Piotrowski
14 reviews · Poland
Sep 29, 2026

Discounts that actually help

The whole withdrawal process felt professional from start to finish. The evaluation price made it easy to start without risking much of my savings.

Date of experience: Sep 21, 2026
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Bin Kang
1 review · Singapore
Sep 29, 2026

Payout stuck in review forever

A reply finally arrived after 20 days and it missed the point entirely.

Date of experience: Sep 26, 2026
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Tereza Kowalski
3 reviews · Bulgaria
Sep 29, 2026

Pleasantly surprised

The account credentials were accurate and worked straight away. Withdrawals here have been smooth every single time I've asked. It's become my main funded account provider.

Date of experience: Sep 20, 2026
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Jamal Yadav
1 review · India
VerifiedSep 29, 2026

Mixed support experience

Verification emails landed in my spam folder, though the process itself was painless once I found them. I paid for one reset and honestly it was fair, though I wouldn't want to need a second. One follow-up question went unanswered for 4 weeks, even though my earlier tickets were handled fine.

Date of experience: Sep 21, 2026
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Jessica Smith
2 reviews · United States
VerifiedSep 29, 2026

Pricing done right

Great value, fair terms, and I am keeping the profits. Nothing flashy, just a reliable firm that delivers.

Date of experience: Sep 25, 2026
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Edward Prosser
3 reviews · United Kingdom
VerifiedSep 29, 2026

Smart investment in my trading

A $300k account here is a smart way to grow without risking your own savings.

Date of experience: Sep 23, 2026
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Daniel Kruger
1 review · Germany
VerifiedSep 28, 2026

No issues at all

The whole journey from sign-up to funded felt well thought out. The fee gets refunded with your first payout, which I think is a great deal.

Date of experience: Sep 22, 2026
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Michael Walker
1 review · United States
VerifiedSep 27, 2026

Well organized onboarding

Compared with other firms I have tried, E8 Markets costs noticeably less for the same account size. Pretty much everything I wanted from a prop firm.

Date of experience: Sep 25, 2026
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Firm facts

Payout speed
2–4 business days
Profit split
up to 100%
Account sizes
$5k – $400k
Entry cost
$33 one-time
Platforms
MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker
Established
2021
HQ
Dallas, TX, US
Audited payouts
$6.8M audited
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