FTMO vs E8 Funding
FTMO and E8 Funding compared — drawdown rules, profit targets, payout splits, challenge fees, and which prop firm is better for your trading style.
FeatureFTMOE8 Funding
Phase 1 profit target
10%
8%
Phase 2 profit target
5%—
5%—
Daily drawdown limit
5%—
5%—
Maximum drawdown
10%
8%
Drawdown type
Static from initial balance—
Static from initial balance—
Minimum trading days
4 days
No minimum
Time limit (Phase 1)
30 days—
30 days—
Profit split
Up to 90%
Up to 80%
News trading
Allowed—
Allowed—
EA / automated trading
Allowed (own logic)—
Allowed (own logic)—
Account sizes
$10k–$200k—
$25k–$300k—
Weekend holding
Allowed—
Allowed—
Verdict
FTMO has better brand recognition, a higher profit split ceiling (90% vs 80%), and a larger maximum drawdown buffer (10% vs 8%). E8 Funding has a lower Phase 1 profit target (8% vs 10%) and is often cheaper on challenge fees — making it a solid alternative for traders who want an easier entry bar. Both are legitimate and widely respected.