Side-by-side: drawdown, payouts, pricing, platforms. FundingPips uses Static, E8 Markets uses EOD-trailing (no lock) — these are different beasts.
| Dimension | FundingPips | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown mechanic | Static | EOD-trailing (no lock) |
| Cheapest eval | $29 | $89 |
| Profit split | Up to 95% | 100% |
| Payout frequency | Weekly | On-Demand |
| Max funding | $2,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Max payout | — | $1,000,000 |
| Assets | Forex, Metals, Indices, Energies, Crypto | Forex, Futures, Crypto |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | cTrader, MatchTrader, MT5, TradeLocker |
| Payout methods | Bank wire, Visa Direct, Mastercard, Crypto, Riseworks | Rise, Plane |
| Promo code | VIBES (20% off) | VIBES (10% off) |
| Paul-tested | Yes | Yes |
FundingPips uses Static while E8 Markets uses EOD-trailing (no lock). Your risk approach needs to adjust when switching.
Fixed-dollar MLL below starting balance. Never moves. Simplest mental model.
MLL trails end-of-day equity-high with no lock. Pure trailing-up.
FundingPips offers 11 plans. E8 Markets offers 4 plans.
FundingPips's cheapest evaluation is $29. E8 Markets's cheapest is $89. FundingPips wins on entry price by $60.
FundingPips uses Static. E8 Markets uses EOD-trailing (no lock). These are fundamentally different — your risk model needs to change when switching between them.
FundingPips: Up to 95%. E8 Markets: 100%.
Yes for FundingPips — documented payouts on the main review page. E8 Markets also Paul-tested with documented payouts.
Yes. Different prop firms have no shared compliance — running them in parallel is the standard playbook for funded traders looking to diversify firm-risk. Track each firm's rule changes independently.
FundingPips payout cadence: Weekly. E8 Markets: On-Demand. Method matters too — Wise and Plaid typically beat ACH and wire by 1-2 days.
No cross-firm compliance overlap. Each firm 1099s independently for US residents. Cross-firm copy-trading rules only matter inside a single firm's account family.
Drawdown mechanic comes first. Both firms run trailing mechanics — winners decide on entry price and payout speed. After mechanic, evaluate payout speed and your strategy's drawdown profile.