Prop Firm Comparison 2026

E8 Markets vs TradeDay

Side-by-side analysis of both prop firms. Entry account starting from $26.00.

E8 Markets
Forex
25% OFF
flash
ForexFuturosCrypto
80% split $26.00 entry — ★
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Coupon: MARKET
VS
TradeDay
Futuros
55% OFF
1 challenge
FuturosDay 1 PayoutNo Consistency
80-95% split $59.00 entry 4.6 ★
Access TradeDay →
Coupon: MARKETS
☆☆☆☆☆
3,296 reviews · Trustpilot
★★★★½
4.6
1,418 reviews · Trustpilot
Side-by-Side

E8 vs TradeDay, Comparison

Each category shows the winner between the two firms.

DiscountHow much OFF the original price
25% flash
vs
55% 1 challenge
✓ Wins
Smallest AccountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$26.00
✓ Wins
vs
$59.00
Profit SplitHow much of the profit stays with the trader
80%
vs
80-95%
DrawdownType of loss limit
EOD/Dynamic
vs
Trailing/EOD
DD Limit
-4% / -8%
vs
-$2k a -$4k trail
Profit Target
6% / 12%
vs
$3k / $6k / $9k
Min. Days
1
vs
1
News Trading
✓ Allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
Day-1 Payout
✓ Yes
vs
✓ Yes
Scaling
Up to $1M
vs
Yes
Platforms
MT5, Match-Trader
vs
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView...
TrustpilotReal reputation
— (3,296)
vs
4.6 (1,418)
✓ Wins
Who should choose

Which firm is better for whom

Choose E8 Markets if you...
  • want to start with low capital (from $26.00)
Choose TradeDay if you...
  • prioritize a higher discount (55% OFF)
  • value Trustpilot reputation (4.6 ★)
Real prices

E8 vs TradeDay, price per account

Full price and the final price with the coupon applied at checkout, plan by plan.

E8 Markets · MARKET
PlanAccountFull priceWith coupon
E8 One5K$48$44
E8 One10K$88$80
E8 One25K$188$170
E8 One50K$288$260
E8 One100K$488$440
E8 One200K$798$719
E8 One400K$1598$1439
E8 One500K$1998$1799
E8 Pro5K$28$21
E8 Pro10K$59$45
+ 16 more plans on their site
TradeDay · MARKETS
PlanAccountFull priceWith coupon
Intraday /mo50K$131$59
Intraday /mo100K$240$108
Intraday /mo150K$360$162
End of Day /mo50K$175$79
End of Day /mo100K$285$129
End of Day /mo150K$400$180
Fast Pass EOD /mo50K$189$85
Fast Pass EOD /mo100K$330$149
Fast Pass EOD /mo150K$500$225
Costs and rules

Fees and rules side by side

E8TradeDay
Activation feeNoneNone
Consistency ruleNot requiredNot required
Minimum days11
Payout speedOn-DemandDay 1
ScalingUp to $1MYes
PlatformsMT5, Match-TraderNinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw
Verdict

E8 or TradeDay, who takes it

Cheapest entry: E8 Markets, from $26.00 with the coupon.

Biggest discount: TradeDay, at 55% OFF.

Numbers read at each firm checkout, not from their marketing pages. When a code stops working it leaves this page the same day.

Analysis

E8 vs TradeDay, what actually changes

Five points that decide the purchase, read from each firm official data.

Drawdown, the rule that ends most accounts

E8 runs a EOD/Dynamic drawdown and TradeDay runs Trailing/EOD.

Trailing means the limit rises with your equity peak, open positions included: giving profit back can end the account even without a real loss. EOD only recalculates at the session close, which forgives intraday swings.

In practice that is -4% / -8% of room at E8 and -$2k a -$4k trail at TradeDay.

What entry really costs

The cheapest entry is E8, from $26.00 with the coupon applied at checkout, against $59.00 at TradeDay.

The discount differs too: 25% OFF at E8 and 55% OFF at TradeDay.

E8 / TradeDay charges no activation fee, so the price you see is the full cost up to the funded account.

When the money leaves

On the split, E8 pays 80% and TradeDay pays 80-95%.

E8 / TradeDay allows a payout from the first profitable day, which shortens the path between passing and getting paid.

Declared speed: On-Demand at E8 and Day 1 at TradeDay.

The rules that kill the account

E8 has no consistency requirement, so one strong day counts in full.

TradeDay has no consistency requirement, so one strong day counts in full.

Minimum trading days: 1 at E8 and 1 at TradeDay.

E8 explicitly bans: HFT, Latency arbitrage, Hedging entre contas.

TradeDay explicitly bans: Forex/CFD não permitido, Crypto/Stocks/Options não permitido, Apenas Futures (CME/CBOT/NYMEX/COMEX).

Which one fits you

If the goal is testing the model on the smallest possible budget, E8 has the cheaper entry.

Platforms: E8 runs on MT5, Match-Trader; TradeDay, on NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw. A strategy tied to one platform decides this on its own.

There is no better firm in the abstract: there is the one that matches your drawdown, your trading hours and how fast you need to withdraw.

Frequently Asked Questions

E8 vs TradeDay, FAQ

Which is better: E8 Markets or TradeDay?
It depends on your profile. E8 Markets offers 25% off flash and EOD/Dynamic drawdown. TradeDay offers 55% off 1 challenge and Trailing/EOD drawdown. Cheapest account: E8 Markets (starting from $26.00).
How much does an E8 vs TradeDay account cost?
E8 Markets starts at $26.00 with coupon MARKET. TradeDay starts at $59.00 with coupon MARKETS.
Does E8 or TradeDay allow news trading?
E8 Markets ALLOWS trading during economic news. TradeDay ALLOWS it.
How long until payout with E8 and TradeDay?
E8 Markets releases payout from Day-1. TradeDay releases payout from Day-1.
Can I have accounts with both firms simultaneously?
Yes, it is allowed to have accounts with different prop firms at the same time (multi-prop). Some firms restrict multiple accounts WITHIN the same firm, confirm each firm's rules before purchasing.
Does E8 or TradeDay charge an activation fee?
E8 Markets charges no activation fee. TradeDay charges no activation fee.
Does E8 or TradeDay have a consistency rule?
E8 Markets does not require consistency. TradeDay does not require consistency.
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25% OFF · coupon MARKET
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