Challenges from
$110
$25,000 account
Split
80%
E8 Futures brings the well-rated E8 brand to futures on Tradovate — trust 94, 4.7★, an 80% split, and code verifier for 25% off (new users; 10% recurring after). Its Signature Futures accounts use an EOD Dynamic drawdown: it trails on your end-of-day closed profit, then locks static once you've banked the buffer — more forgiving than an intraday trail, but not a static line from day one. Entry runs from $110. A high-rated, established option if you don't mind the price and the Tradovate-only platform. Compare the plans and drawdown below and confirm the live rules before buying.
Good to know before you buy
- Drawdown — EOD Dynamic drawdown on Signature Futures — trails on end-of-day closed profit, then locks static once you bank the buffer. No static-from-day-one option.
- Consistency rule — A 35% best-day rule applies on simulated funded (performance) accounts: no single trading day may make up more than 35% of total profits.
- EAs / bots only under conditions
- Trailing drawdown (EOD Trailing (dynamic))
Founded
2024
Steps
1-step
Profit target
—
Profit split
up to 80%
Daily DD
2%
Max DD
4%
EOD Trailing (dynamic)
Pros
- High marks (trust 94, 4.7★) and the established E8 brand, on Tradovate with an 80% split
- Code verifier takes 25% off for new users (10% recurring after)
- EOD Dynamic drawdown locks static once you bank the buffer — more forgiving than an intraday trail
Cons
- The drawdown still trails on end-of-day closed profit until you've banked the buffer — no static-from-day-one option
- Pricier entry (from $110) and Tradovate-only
- Fewer account and plan choices than some rivals
Challenge programs & pricing
E8 Signature 1-Step
1 Step- Drawdown
- EOD Trailing (dynamic)
- Profit split
- up to 80%
- Payout
- Min. 5 profitable days between payouts
- News trading
- yes
| Account | Price | Activation | Target / Max loss | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $110 | — | $1,500 / $1,000 | 2 |
| $50,000 | $150 | — | $3,000 / $2,000 | 4 |
| $100,000 | $260 | — | $6,000 / $3,000 | 8 |
| $150,000 | $390 | — | $9,000 / $4,500 | 12 |
EOD dynamic drawdown. 35% best-day consistency on funded. News & copy trading allowed; automated trading prohibited. 25% off new users (10% recurring).
Key firm rules
- Platform
- Tradovate.
- Minimum trading days
- None on the evaluation; on sim funded you need 5 winning days of 0.3%+ profit (not required for the first payout).
- News trading
- Permitted without restrictions on all E8 Signature Futures accounts.
- Expert Advisors
- All automated trading is banned, including EAs, bots, AI tools and HFT.
- Copy trading
- Allowed across your own accounts, including challenge and performance accounts.
- Inactivity
- An account is closed after 7 days of inactivity; even a 0.1-lot micro trade keeps it active.
- Trading hours
- Trading is permitted 17:00–15:10 CT, and all open positions are force-closed daily at 15:10 CT.
- Tick scalping
- At least 50% of profits must come from trades held 10 seconds or longer.
- Lock limit
- Holding a position within 2% of a product's lock limit is prohibited.
- Other prohibited strategies
- Gapped/illiquid market trading, exploiting slow data feeds or price-display errors, and semi-automated abuse all lead to termination.
Payout & scaling
- Profit split
- 80% to the trader.
- Best-day rule
- No single day may exceed 35% of total profits.
- Minimum payout
- $100 based on your share — with an 80% split you must request at least $125.
- Profitable days
- 5 profitable days (≥0.3% realized PnL each) between payouts; the count resets after each request.
- Payout buffer
- You must leave a buffer equal to your EOD trailing drawdown size (not withdrawable).
- Payout caps
- Tiered by account size and payout number, e.g. 25K: $1,000 (1st/2nd) up to $1,500 (5th+); 150K: $3,250 up to $5,250.
Company & payments
- CEO
- Dylan Elchami
- Headquarters
- United States
- Founded
- December 2024
- Trustpilot
- 4.3 / 5
- Broker / liquidity
- CME Group
- Tradable assets
- Futures
- Payment methods
- Credit/Debit Card, Crypto
- Payout methods
- Riseworks, WorkMarket
Restricted countries (88)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antarctica, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Crimea, Croatia, Cuba, DR Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
E8 Futures FAQ
How much does a E8 Futures challenge cost?
The cheapest E8 Futures evaluation we track is $110 for a $25,000 account. Larger account sizes cost more — the full price table on this page lists every size we verified (last checked 2026-06-26).
What profit split does E8 Futures pay?
Up to 80% of profits go to the trader, with payouts 5 winning days of 0.3% profit or more (not applicable to first payout).
What are E8 Futures's drawdown rules?
Maximum drawdown is 4% and the daily loss limit is 2%. The drawdown type is eod trailing (dynamic) — check how it behaves before you trade, since drawdown type is where most accounts are lost.
Does E8 Futures use a trailing or static drawdown?
EOD Dynamic drawdown on Signature Futures — trails on end-of-day closed profit, then locks static once you bank the buffer. No static-from-day-one option.
Does E8 Futures have a consistency rule?
Yes. A 35% best-day rule applies on simulated funded (performance) accounts: no single trading day may make up more than 35% of total profits.
Does E8 Futures allow news trading?
Yes, news trading is allowed (last checked 2026-06-26).
Can I use EAs or trading bots at E8 Futures?
Only under conditions — automated trading is restricted at E8 Futures. Confirm your setup is allowed before running it (last checked 2026-06-26).
Is E8 Futures legit?
E8 Futures has operated since 2024, is based in United States, and scores 4.3/5 on Trustpilot. We track its pricing and rules against official sources (status: partially verified (last checked 2026-06-26)). As with any prop firm: only pay a fee you can afford to lose, and verify the current rules on the firm's own site.
Is there a E8 Futures discount code?
Yes — we keep the current E8 Futures offer and any working code on our E8 Futures discount page, updated with verified pricing. View the E8 Futures offer →
From
$110