E8 Markets Account Types: E8 One vs E8 Track vs Signature (2026)

E8 Markets offers four distinct forex and CFD prop trading products, each targeting a different type of trader and budget.

The sheer number of options can be confusing. E8 One, E8 Track, E8 Classic, E8 Signature, E8 Pro. Some have customizable parameters. Others have fixed presets. The pricing changes depending on drawdown, profit split, and account size combinations. I spent a solid afternoon clicking through every permutation on their checkout page to map it all out.

I trade futures as my primary setup. E8 Markets is a forex/CFD firm, and I tested their platform to understand how their accounts compare to the futures prop firms I know well. This review covers the forex/CFD side, which is where E8 does the bulk of its business.

What Account Types Does E8 Markets Offer?

As of March 2026, E8 Markets has four main products you'll see on their website:

E8 One is the flagship. One evaluation phase, fully customizable drawdown and profit split. Account sizes from $5K to $500K. This is E8's most popular product and the one they push hardest.

E8 Track adds two extra evaluation phases (3 total) in exchange for a lower entry price. Same account sizes as One, but the multi-phase structure means you need to pass three stages before reaching funded status.

E8 Classic is the budget option. Available in 2-step or 3-step formats, starting at just $28 for a $5K account. Limited customization, but by far the cheapest way to get started.

E8 Signature is the EOD drawdown product. Fixed account sizes ($25K to $200K), one evaluation phase, 6% profit target. The drawdown only recalculates at market close, which gives experienced traders more intraday flexibility.

There's also E8 Pro (1-step, no daily drawdown, 8% profit target, up to $200K), but it's less common and I won't cover it in depth here.

How Much Do E8 Markets Accounts Cost?

Pricing varies wildly depending on the product and configuration. Here are the base prices at default settings.

E8 One Pricing (Default Preset: 4% Drawdown, 80% Split)

Those are default presets. The moment you adjust the drawdown higher or upgrade the profit split, prices climb. Bumping the profit split from 80% to 100% on a $100K E8 One account can push the fee well above $600.

E8 Classic Pricing

E8 Classic at $28 for a $5K 3-step account is about as cheap as prop trading gets. You're paying for extra evaluation phases, but if you're on a tight budget and want to test the water, it works.

How Does E8 One Compare to E8 Track?

This is the question most traders ask. Both are popular, and the differences matter more than you'd think.

E8 One is a single evaluation phase. Pass once, get funded. The profit target defaults to 6% with a 4% trailing drawdown, but you can customize both at checkout. You pick your drawdown tolerance (4% to 14%), your profit split (80%, 90%, or 100%), and your account size. Each change reprices the account in real time.

E8 One uses intraday trailing drawdown. Your drawdown floor moves with every new equity high, tick by tick. Tight. Demanding. But you only have one phase to pass.

E8 Track spreads the evaluation across three phases with progressive profit targets: 8%, then 4%, then 4%. The daily drawdown is 3-4% and the overall max drawdown starts at 6% (configurable up to 14%). Three phases means more time proving consistency, but the entry price is lower than E8 One for the same account size.

The Track has another advantage: scaling. Once funded, your account balance grows with each payout, and the max drawdown increases by 1% per withdrawal up to 14%. E8 One doesn't scale. Your account stays at its original size forever.

What Is E8 Signature and How Is It Different?

E8 Signature is E8 Markets' EOD drawdown product. It's a fundamentally different experience from E8 One or Track.

The key difference: Signature uses end-of-day trailing drawdown. Your drawdown level only recalculates at market close based on your highest closing balance. During the trading session, you can spike in equity without permanently moving the floor. That's a meaningful edge for traders who run wider intraday swings but close sessions near their highs.

As of March 2026, E8 Signature is available in fixed sizes: $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $200K for forex/crypto. Pricing ranges from approximately $139 to $779 depending on size and asset class. The profit target is a flat 6%, the trailing drawdown is 4% (EOD), and the default profit split is 80%.

Signature also has a stricter consistency rule: 35% Best Day instead of 40%.

No scaling on Signature accounts. No customization. It's the simplest E8 product to understand, and it's the one that feels closest to what futures prop firms typically offer with their EOD drawdown calculations.

How Does E8 Markets' Customization Work?

E8 One is where the customization lives. At checkout, you adjust three variables and watch the price change in real time:

Drawdown (4% to 14%): A tighter drawdown means a lower profit target and a cheaper account. A wider drawdown means a higher profit target. At 4% drawdown, the profit target is 6%. At 14% drawdown, you're looking at roughly 21%.

Profit Split (80%, 90%, or 100%): The default is 80/20 in favor of the trader. Upgrading to 90% adds to the price. Going to 100% adds significantly more. On a $100K account, the jump from 80% to 100% profit split can add $150 or more to the fee.

Account Size ($5K to $500K): Self-explanatory, but worth noting that E8 One is the only product that goes up to $500K. Classic and Track max out at $100K-$400K depending on configuration.

E8 Track also has some customization. You can adjust the max drawdown (6-14%) and profit split (80-100%) with the Track 1:1 variant offering a fixed 5%/5%/5% profit target structure at a more aggressive drawdown ratio.

My take: the customization is a genuine differentiator. Most forex prop firms give you a fixed product. E8 lets you dial in the risk parameters that match your strategy. But be careful. Every upgrade costs more. I've seen traders configure a $100K E8 One with 14% drawdown and 100% profit split, paying $800+ for what started as a $488 product.

What Platforms Can You Trade On?

E8 Markets is not a one-platform firm. Depending on what you're trading, your platform options are:

Forex: MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker

Crypto CFDs: TradeLocker (exclusive)

Futures: E8 Futures Platform (proprietary, separate from the forex/CFD side)

For forex traders, MT5 is the default and the most widely used. cTrader has a strong following for its clean interface and better depth-of-market visibility. Match Trader and TradeLocker are newer options that E8 supports.

US-based forex traders should note that MT5 access may be restricted depending on their regulatory setup. Match Trader and TradeLocker are confirmed available for US traders on E8 Markets accounts.

If you're a futures trader exploring E8, their futures offering runs on a proprietary platform. It's a separate product from the forex/CFD side and has different rules (mandatory daily close at 3:10 PM CT, no weekend holds).

Does E8 Markets Offer Free Trials?

E8 Markets provides two free 14-day trial accounts. You can test their platform, execution speed, and trading environment without paying anything.

The trials are simulated, but they use the same infrastructure as paid accounts. Spreads, execution, and platform behavior should match what you'll experience on a real evaluation.

Two free trials is generous. Most prop firms give you one or none. If you're unsure about E8 Markets, start here. Test the platform, check the spreads on your preferred forex pairs, and see if the execution meets your standards before spending money.

Which E8 Markets Account Should You Choose?

The right E8 Markets account depends on three things: your budget, your confidence level, and whether you want scaling.

Choose E8 One if: You're confident, want to get funded fast (one phase), and don't need scaling. You want to customize your drawdown and profit split. This is the product for experienced forex traders who know their strategy works and just need the capital.

Choose E8 Track if: You prefer a lower entry price and don't mind three evaluation phases. You want account scaling on the funded side. Track is better for traders who want to grow their account over time rather than withdraw everything immediately.

Choose E8 Classic if: You're on a budget or testing E8 for the first time. At $28-$33 for a $5K account, the risk is minimal. Pass the eval, prove the concept, then upgrade to a larger account later.

Choose E8 Signature if: You want EOD drawdown specifically. If you run strategies with wide intraday swings but close sessions cleanly, Signature's drawdown calculation gives you more room. It's also the only E8 product that allows news trading on funded accounts without restrictions.

One thing I'll say from my perspective as a futures trader: E8's product lineup is more complex than what you'll find at Apex or TakeProfitTrader. Futures firms tend to keep things simple. E8 gives you options, but options require decisions. Make sure you understand what you're buying before checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest E8 Markets account?

E8 Markets' cheapest account is the E8 Classic 3-step at $28 for a $5,000 account size. The 2-step Classic starts at $33 for the same $5K size. E8 One, the most popular product, starts at $48 for a $5K account with default settings.

How many evaluation phases does E8 One have?

E8 Markets' E8 One has a single evaluation phase. Traders pass one stage and move directly to E8 Trader (funded) status. The default profit target is 6% with a 4% trailing drawdown, though both parameters can be customized at checkout.

What account sizes does E8 Markets offer?

E8 Markets offers account sizes from $5,000 to $500,000 on E8 One. E8 Classic and Track go up to $100,000-$400,000 depending on configuration. E8 Signature is available in fixed sizes of $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $200K.

Does E8 Markets have account scaling?

E8 Markets offers scaling on E8 Classic and E8 Track accounts. With each payout, the funded account balance increases and the max drawdown limit rises by 1% per withdrawal, up to a maximum of 14%. E8 One and E8 Signature accounts do not include scaling.

What profit split does E8 Markets offer?

E8 Markets starts at an 80% profit split as the default across all products. E8 One and Track allow upgrading to 90% or 100% profit split at checkout for an additional fee. E8 Signature starts at 80% and can be scaled through performance milestones.

Can you customize E8 Markets account parameters?

E8 Markets allows full customization on E8 One accounts. Traders can adjust the trailing drawdown (4% to 14%), profit split (80%, 90%, or 100%), and account size ($5K to $500K) at checkout. E8 Track offers limited customization. E8 Classic and Signature use fixed presets.

What platforms does E8 Markets support?

E8 Markets supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, Match Trader, and TradeLocker for forex trading. Crypto CFDs are exclusively traded on TradeLocker. E8 Markets also has a proprietary futures platform (E8 Futures) for their futures offering, which is a separate product.

Does E8 Markets offer a free trial?

E8 Markets provides two free 14-day trial accounts at no cost. The trials use the same trading infrastructure as paid accounts, so spreads and execution should match the real evaluation experience. No credit card is required to access the free trial.

What is E8 Track and how many phases does it have?

E8 Markets' E8 Track is a 3-phase evaluation product. Traders must pass three stages with progressive profit targets of 8%, 4%, and 4% (or 5%/5%/5% on the 1:1 variant) before reaching funded status. E8 Track costs less than E8 One and includes account scaling on the funded side.

Is E8 Markets a forex or futures prop firm?

E8 Markets is primarily a forex and CFD prop firm offering trading on forex pairs, indices, commodities, and crypto CFDs. E8 Markets also has a separate futures offering through their proprietary E8 Futures platform, but the forex/CFD side is the core business with more account types and platform options.

The bottom line: E8 Markets gives you more account configuration options than almost any other forex prop firm. E8 One is the go-to for traders who want speed, customization, and on-demand payouts. E8 Track is better if you want scaling and don't mind extra evaluation phases. E8 Classic is the low-risk entry point. And if you're a futures trader used to EOD drawdown, Signature is the closest thing to what you know. Just don't configure yourself into an overpriced account by stacking every premium add-on at checkout.