E8 Markets Alternatives
Seven CFD prop firms with one step challenges that differ from E8 Markets on drawdown type, payout speed, news rules or platforms.
Traders look beyond E8 Markets because its CFD range is one step only, and its main E8 One plan uses a 6% limit that rises with the highest closed balance until it locks at the starting balance, with funded accounts barred from trading five minutes either side of high impact news. Trustpilot shows no rating for E8 Markets because of a breach of its guidelines, and payouts run only through WorkMarket, Rise or, for US clients, Aeropay. At list price in September 2026, E8 One cost $488 for $100K on its default setup and E8 Signature $280.
Each alternative sells one step CFD challenges and differs from E8 Markets on at least one of those points. Prices are list prices at the time of review, and every firm runs frequent discounts.
E8 Markets alternatives compared
| Firm | Cheapest $100K one step at list price | Steps | Drawdown type | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8 Markets | $280 (E8 Signature) | One | 3% end of day dynamic, locks at the starting balance | 80% |
| FTMO | €499 (1 Step) | One | 10% end of day trailing | 90% |
| FundedNext | $569.99 (Stellar 1 Step) | One | 6% static | 80%, 90% after a scale up |
| The5ers | No $100K one step; Pro Growth $50K costs $329 | One | 6% static | 75%, up to 100% through scaling |
| FXIFY | $549 (One Phase) | One | 6% trailing, locks at the starting balance | 80%, 90% with an add on |
| BrightFunded | €497 (1 Step) | One | 6% trailing on equity, locks at the starting balance | 80%, up to 100% through scaling |
| Alpha Capital | $397 (Alpha One 6%) | One | 4% trailing, locks at the starting balance | 80%, 90% with an add on |
| Blue Guardian | $320 (1 Step Nano) | One | 6% trailing, locks at the starting balance | 85% |
FTMO
FTMO gives more room on a one step. Its 1 Step costs €499 for $100K, with a 10% target, a 3% daily limit and a 10% maximum loss that trails the highest end of day balance, so intraday swings do not move it. It pays 90% from the first reward, which can be requested from the 14th day after the first trade, and adds a 50% best day rule. FTMO also sells a 2 Step with a 10% static limit. Trustpilot shows 4.8 from 53,284 reviews. Funded Standard accounts must close before the weekend. It suits traders who want wider limits and a long record. See FTMO vs E8 Markets.
FundedNext
FundedNext offers a one step with a fixed floor. The Stellar 1 Step costs $569.99 for $100K, with a 10% target, a 3% daily limit and a 6% static maximum loss that does not rise with profit, and pays every five business days at 80%, rising to 90% after a scale up. Rewards are processed within 24 hours or FundedNext adds $1,000, excluding bank transfers and manual reviews. Weekend holding is allowed, but on funded accounts only 40% of the profit from trades near listed high impact news counts. Trustpilot shows 4.5 from 80,313 reviews. It suits traders who prefer a static limit on a one step.
The5ers
The5ers sells Pro Growth, a one step up to $50,000 at $329 for that size, with a 10% target, a 3% daily limit and a 6% static limit. News trading is allowed on Pro Growth apart from bracketing strategies, weekend holding is allowed and the split starts at 75%, rising to 100% through scaling. Its High Stakes two step offers $100K from $405. Payouts come every 14 days with a 3.5% commission unless taken as hub credits. Trustpilot shows 4.7 from 38,678 reviews. It suits traders who want a static one step and a long operating record. See The5ers vs E8 Markets.
FXIFY
FXIFY matches E8’s early payouts. On its One Phase, at $549 for $100K with a 10% target, a 3% daily limit and a 6% limit that trails the closed balance until it locks at the starting balance, the first payout can be requested once the first funded trade closes in profit. Later payouts follow every 30 days, or every 14 with an add on. Expert advisors and weekend holding are allowed, and leverage on forex can be raised to 1:50. Platforms are MetaTrader 5, DXtrade and TradingView. Trustpilot shows 4.3 from 6,320 reviews. It suits traders who want an early first payout. See FXIFY vs FTMO.
BrightFunded
BrightFunded has no consistency rule on any plan. Its 1 Step costs €497 for $100K, with a 10% target, a 3% daily limit and a 6% limit that trails the equity high in real time until it locks at the starting balance. Payouts are processed within one day with no BrightFunded fee, although the first comes 30 days after the first funded trade. The split rises to 90% at the first scale up and 100% from the third, and a free $1,000 challenge runs on the same rules. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits traders planning to scale one account. See BrightFunded vs FTMO.
Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital offers a similar menu of settings. Alpha One comes with targets of 6%, 10% or 12% and trailing limits of 4%, 6% or 8%, from $397 to $587 for $100K, and each limit fixes at the starting balance once the account is that far in profit. Payouts are on demand once profit reaches 2% and the best day is no more than 40% of the total, and are paid within two business days by Rise, Wise or bank transfer. Weekend holding is allowed on Alpha One, and platforms include TradeLocker and DXtrade. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits traders who want choice with wider payout methods.
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian is the closest match to E8 One. Its 1 Step Standard costs $398 for $100K, with the same 9% target and 4% daily limit and a 6% limit that trails the highest closed balance until it locks at the starting balance. It pays 85% every 14 days, processed within 24 business hours, but charges 3% on each payout. Funded accounts cannot trade five minutes either side of high impact news. The 1 Step Nano costs $320 with a 10% target and a 50% consistency rule. Platforms are MetaTrader 5, Match Trader and TradeLocker. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. See Blue Guardian vs FTMO.
How to choose
If the trailing limit is the concern, FundedNext’s Stellar 1 Step and The5ers Pro Growth use a static maximum loss, and FTMO’s 1 Step trails only on the end of day balance. If you want a Trustpilot rating to check, FTMO, FundedNext, The5ers and FXIFY all show one. If fast payouts are the reason you chose E8, FXIFY, Alpha Capital and Blue Guardian come closest. The trailing vs static drawdown guide and the drawdown calculator show how each limit behaves.
Read the E8 Markets review, see the one step vs two step guide, filter every firm in the comparison table, or browse more comparisons and the CFD prop firms hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which E8 Markets alternative has a static drawdown on a one step?
FundedNext's Stellar 1 Step uses a 6% static maximum loss at $569.99 for $100K, and The5ers Pro Growth uses a 6% static limit on accounts up to $50,000. FTMO's 1 Step trails, but only from the highest end of day balance, with a 10% limit. FXIFY, BrightFunded, Alpha Capital and Blue Guardian use trailing limits that lock at the starting balance.
Which firm is most similar to E8 One?
Blue Guardian's 1 Step Standard is closest. At $398 for $100K it sets the same 9% target and 4% daily limit, with a 6% limit that trails the highest closed balance and locks at the starting balance. It also bars funded trading five minutes either side of high impact news. It pays 85% every 14 days but charges 3% per payout.
Which alternatives pay out as quickly as E8 Markets?
FXIFY allows the first payout on its One Phase once the first funded trade closes in profit. Alpha Capital pays on demand within two business days once profit reaches 2%, and Blue Guardian processes requests within 24 business hours. FundedNext's Stellar 1 Step pays every five business days, with a promise to process rewards within 24 hours.
Which E8 Markets alternatives show a Trustpilot rating?
FTMO shows 4.8 from 53,284 reviews, The5ers 4.7 from 38,678, FundedNext 4.5 from 80,313 and FXIFY 4.3 from 6,320. Trustpilot shows no rating for E8 Markets, BrightFunded, Alpha Capital or Blue Guardian, stating in each case that the rating is unavailable because of a breach of its guidelines.
Do these alternatives allow weekend holding?
FundedNext, The5ers, FXIFY on its phase plans, BrightFunded, Alpha One and Blue Guardian all allow weekend holding, as E8 One and E8 Pro do. FTMO allows it during the evaluation, but funded Standard accounts must close before the weekend, and its Swing account type, which removes that rule, is available on the 2 Step only.
