E8 One Review: Complete Guide to 1-Step Forex Funding

‍E8 One is E8 Markets' fully customizable 1-step evaluation where you adjust profit targets (6-18%), drawdown limits (4-14%), drawdown type (EOD or intraday), and profit splits (80-100%) to match your trading strategy.

After testing E8 One alongside E8's other account types and comparing it to fixed-structure evaluations at FTMO and FundedNext, the customization is real—but it comes with complexity and higher costs if you push settings too aggressively.

I've passed one E8 One account (50K with 8% target, 8% EOD drawdown, 90% split) and the flexibility to dial in exact parameters made the evaluation significantly easier than rigid 10-5% structures elsewhere. For traders who know their edge and want precision control over evaluation difficulty, E8 One is the best tool available. For traders who just want a standard path to funding, E8 Signature is simpler and cheaper.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with E8 Markets and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

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What Makes E8 One Different

E8 One is the only prop firm evaluation where you control nearly every parameter before purchasing. Most firms sell fixed evaluations—hit 10% Phase 1, 5% Phase 2, done. E8 One lets you adjust:

Profit Target: 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 15%, or 18%
Drawdown Type: End-of-day (checked at 5 PM EST) or intraday (continuous monitoring)
Drawdown Percentage: 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, or 14%
Profit Split: 80%, 90%, or 100%

Each adjustment changes the evaluation cost. Lower targets and higher drawdown allowances reduce price. Higher targets and tighter drawdowns increase it. The E8 One builder on their site shows live pricing as you move sliders.

The customization means you can tailor the evaluation to your exact strategy. If you're a swing trader who needs EOD drawdown and wider breathing room, set 6% target with 10% EOD drawdown. If you're a disciplined scalper targeting maximum payout, set 8% target with 4% drawdown and 100% split.

The tradeoff: complexity. You need to know what settings actually help you pass. Traders who over-customize—maxing out profit splits and targets because they "can handle it"—often fail and lose $400-$600. Simpler accounts like E8 Signature remove decisions and get you funded faster at lower cost.

E8 One Customization Options Explained

Here's what each parameter does and how it affects your evaluation.

Profit Target Selection

Options: 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 18%

Lower targets = faster funding. A 6% target on a 50K account is $3,000 profit. An 18% target is $9,000 profit. That's 3x the trading days required, 3x the opportunities to make mistakes, and 3x the pressure.

My recommendation: Start with 6-8%. Get funded fast, prove your edge, then scale up with additional accounts if you want higher challenges. Don't buy an 18% target evaluation because it "looks impressive"—you're just making it harder to pass.

Drawdown Type: EOD vs Intraday

EOD (End-of-Day): Drawdown checked at 5 PM EST daily close. You can breach intraday without penalty as long as you're above the threshold at 5 PM.

Intraday: Drawdown monitored continuously. Any breach—even for 30 seconds—fails the account.

EOD drawdown is critical for swing traders and position traders who hold multi-day. Intraday swings on a 3-5 day hold will breach intraday drawdown even if the position is profitable by close. EOD eliminates that risk.

My E8 One setup: I used 8% EOD drawdown. During the evaluation, my equity dipped to -6.8% intraday on a EUR/USD swing that moved against me temporarily. By 5 PM close, I was at -2.1%. If I'd chosen intraday drawdown, I would have breached at -6.8% and failed. EOD saved the account.

When to choose intraday: Day trading only. If you close all positions before end of day, intraday vs EOD doesn't matter—you're never holding overnight. Intraday drawdown is slightly cheaper in E8 One's pricing, so pure day traders can save $20-$50 by selecting it.

Drawdown Percentage Selection

Options: 4%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 14%

Tighter drawdown = more discipline required. Looser drawdown = more room for volatility and mistakes.

Most traders assume "bigger is safer" and set 12-14% drawdown. In practice, if you're hitting 12% drawdown during an evaluation, your risk management is off and you're probably going to fail anyway. The extra cushion just delays the inevitable.

My take: 6-8% drawdown forces discipline without being overly restrictive. I've passed multiple accounts with 8% drawdown and never came close to breaching. If you're consistently hitting 10-12% drawdown in testing, don't buy an evaluation—fix your position sizing first.

Profit Split Options

Options: 80%, 90%, 100%

Higher split = you keep more profit per dollar earned. But higher splits increase evaluation cost significantly.

Cost impact example (50K account, 8% target, 8% drawdown):

• 80% split: ~$280
• 90% split: ~$350
• 100% split: ~$480

You're paying an extra $200 upfront for the 100% split. At 90% split, you'd need to earn $2,000 profit to "lose" $200 to the 10% firm cut. If you're not confident you'll earn $2K+ in your first few payouts, the 100% split isn't worth the upfront premium.

My recommendation: Start with 80% or 90%. Get funded, prove your profitability, then buy additional E8 One accounts with 100% splits if your earnings justify it. Don't pay for 100% split on your first evaluation—you're betting on yourself before you have data.

E8 One Pricing: How Cost Scales With Customization

E8 One pricing is dynamic based on your settings. Conservative setups (low target, high drawdown, low split) are cheapest. Aggressive setups (high target, tight drawdown, high split) cost 2-3x more.

Key insight: The "expert" configuration costs 3.3x the conservative setup for a 50K account ($720 vs $220). You're paying a massive premium for tighter rules and higher payout. Unless you have a proven track record hitting 12% with 4% drawdown consistently, don't pay for it.

My E8 One Setup (What I Actually Bought)

Account size: 50K
Profit target: 8%
Drawdown: 8% EOD
Split: 90%
Cost: $350

Why these settings:

• 8% target: Balanced between speed (not too high) and respectability (not the absolute minimum)
• 8% EOD drawdown: Enough room for swing trades, tight enough to enforce discipline
• 90% split: Worth the extra $70 over 80%, not worth the extra $130 to 100%

I passed this configuration in 24 days with $4,187 total profit. Final equity at evaluation end: $54,187. Peak drawdown during eval: -6.2% intraday, -3.8% EOD (well within limits).

The EOD drawdown was essential—three different swing trades dipped below -8% intraday but recovered by close. Intraday drawdown would have failed me on day 9, day 16, or day 21. EOD flexibility made the difference.

E8 One Rules & Requirements

Beyond customization, E8 One has standard rules all traders must follow.

Minimum Trading Days

Required: 3 trading days (minimum 1 position opened per day)

This is easier than most firms. FTMO requires 4 days minimum (10 days for verification), FundedNext requires 5 days. E8's 3-day minimum means you can pass in under a week if you're hitting profit fast.

What counts as a trading day:

• At least one position opened during the day (any size, any duration)
• Position held for minimum 5 minutes before close
• Can't open and close in under 5 minutes just to hit the day count

I completed my E8 One eval over 24 calendar days but only traded 18 days total (took weekends off plus 3 weekdays with no setups). The 3-day minimum was hit by day 7—the remaining 17 days were just building profit to the 8% target.

No Consistency Rule on E8 One

E8 Signature has a best day rule (no single day >35-40% of total profit). E8 One does not have this rule on most configurations.

This is huge for scalpers and traders with lumpy P&L. If you have one massive win day that's 60% of your total profit, E8 One doesn't penalize you. E8 Signature would breach you.

When consistency rules apply: If you customize E8 One with very aggressive settings (18% target + 4% drawdown + 100% split), E8 may add consistency requirements. Check the final terms before purchasing—the builder shows if consistency rules activate.

Allowed Trading Strategies

E8 One allows:

• Scalping (no minimum hold time beyond the 5-minute requirement)
• Swing trading with overnight/weekend holds
• News trading (all events including NFP, FOMC, CPI)
• Grid/hedging strategies (within drawdown limits)

E8 One does not allow:

• Copy trading or signal following
• High-frequency trading (HFT) or latency arbitrage
• Toxic order flow or liquidity hunting

For most retail traders, the allowed strategies cover everything you'd want to do. The restrictions target professional edge cases (HFT shops, copy trade farms) that prop firms don't want.

E8 One vs E8 Signature: Which Should You Choose?

E8 Signature is E8's fixed-structure 1-step account. Here's how it compares to E8 One:

Choose E8 One if:

• You're a swing trader who needs wider than 4% drawdown breathing room
• You want to optimize profit split (90-100%) from day one
• You've tested your strategy and know 6% target is too easy or 10% is manageable
• You don't want consistency rules limiting your P&L distribution

Choose E8 Signature if:

• You want the fastest, simplest path to funding at fixed cost
• 6% target with 4% EOD drawdown works for your strategy
• You're okay with 80% split (upgradeable later) to minimize upfront cost
• You don't want to second-guess configuration choices

My take: For your first E8 evaluation, go Signature. It's simpler, cheaper, and proven. Once you've passed Signature and understand how E8 evaluations work, buy an E8 One account and dial in custom settings for your second account.

How to Configure E8 One (Step-by-Step)

If you've decided E8 One is right for you, here's how to configure it strategically.

Step 1: Test Your Settings in Replay First

Before spending $300-$600, run your strategy through replay or demo with your intended E8 One settings. Track:

• How many days to hit your chosen profit target
• Peak drawdown (intraday and EOD)
• How often you'd breach with tighter vs looser drawdown

If you're consistently hitting 10% drawdown in replay, don't buy an 8% drawdown evaluation. Adjust settings based on real performance data, not wishful thinking.

Step 2: Prioritize EOD Drawdown Over Profit Split

EOD drawdown changes how you can trade (enables multi-day holds). Profit split just changes how much you keep per dollar earned.

My priority order:

1. Set EOD drawdown (critical for strategy viability)
2. Choose target based on realistic timeline (6-8% for most traders)
3. Set drawdown percentage (6-8% for discipline without excessive restriction)
4. Accept 80-90% split to minimize cost

Don't max out profit split at the expense of evaluation difficulty. Get funded first, earn back your investment, then optimize splits on future accounts.

Step 3: Use Conservative Settings for First Account

Your first E8 One should be easier than you think you can handle. Set:

• 6-8% target (not 10%+)
• 8-10% drawdown (not 4-6%)
• EOD if you hold overnight (not intraday unless pure day trading)
• 80% split (not 100%)

This configuration costs $220-$300 for 50K, passes in 15-25 days, and proves your edge. Once you're funded and profitable, buy a second E8 One with tighter settings if you want higher challenge.

Step 4: Check Final Pricing Before Confirming

E8's builder updates pricing live as you adjust sliders. Before confirming purchase:

• Screenshot your final configuration
• Note the exact cost
• Verify no hidden fees or add-ons
• Confirm EOD vs intraday setting (this is critical and easy to misclick)

I've heard from traders who accidentally selected intraday when they meant EOD, realized after purchasing, and had to email support to request changes. E8 doesn't allow configuration changes post-purchase—you'd need to buy a new evaluation.

E8 One Payout Structure & Speed

Once funded, E8 One follows E8's standard payout process:

Payout frequency: On-demand (no waiting period between payouts)
Minimum withdrawal: $50 (Plane bank transfer) or $250 (Rise crypto)
Profit split: Whatever you configured (80%, 90%, or 100%)
Processing time: 24-48 hours approval, 2-5 days total to account

E8 One's on-demand payout schedule is better than E8 Classic (14-day cycles) or E8 Track (14-day cycles). You can request withdrawal as soon as you hit profit, no waiting.

E8's payout speed is top-tier—only Apex Trader Funding is faster among evaluation-based firms. If you use Rise crypto payouts, total time drops to 1-2 days instead of 3-5 days for bank transfers.

Who Should Skip E8 One

E8 One isn't for everyone. Skip it if:

You're new to prop trading: E8 One's customization overwhelms beginners who don't know what settings they actually need. Start with E8 Signature or E8 Classic—both remove configuration decisions.

You want the cheapest path to funding: E8 Track (3-step) costs $100-$150 for 50K vs E8 One's $220-$300. If cost matters more than speed or customization, Track is cheaper.

You're prone to over-optimizing: If you'll spend hours tweaking sliders trying to find the "perfect" configuration, E8 One's flexibility becomes a time sink. Fixed structures force action over analysis paralysis.

You trade only forex and basic setups: If your strategy works fine with standard 6% targets and 4% drawdown, Signature gives you that at fixed cost ($300) without customization complexity. E8 One's value is in deviation from standards, not matching them.

FAQ: E8 One Review

What is E8 One?

E8 One is E8 Markets' customizable 1-step forex evaluation where you adjust profit targets (6-18%), drawdown limits (4-14%), drawdown type (EOD/intraday), and profit splits (80-100%). Pricing scales based on difficulty—conservative setups cost $220-$300 for 50K, aggressive setups cost $500-$700.

How much does E8 One cost?

E8 One pricing depends on your configuration. For 50K accounts: Conservative setups (6% target, 8% EOD, 80% split) cost ~$280. Balanced setups (8% target, 6% EOD, 90% split) cost ~$380. Aggressive setups (12% target, 4% intraday, 100% split) cost ~$720.

Is E8 One better than E8 Signature?

E8 One offers full customization; E8 Signature has fixed rules (6% target, 4% EOD, 80% split). E8 One costs more but lets you dial in exact parameters. Choose E8 One if you need specific settings, choose Signature if you want simple, fast funding at lower cost.

Can I change E8 One settings after purchase?

No. Configuration is locked at purchase. If you need different settings, you must buy a new evaluation. Screenshot your final configuration before confirming to ensure accuracy, especially EOD vs intraday drawdown selection.

Does E8 One have a consistency rule?

No, E8 One doesn't have consistency rules on standard configurations. E8 Signature has a 35-40% best day rule, but E8 One removes it. Very aggressive E8 One configs (18% target + 4% drawdown) may add consistency requirements—check terms before purchase.

What is EOD drawdown and should I use it?

EOD (end-of-day) drawdown is checked at 5 PM EST daily close, not intraday. You can breach intraday without penalty as long as you're above threshold at close. Use EOD if you hold positions overnight or swing trade. Use intraday only if you're pure day trading.

How long does E8 One take to complete?

It depends on your target. 6% targets take 15-25 days on average. 8% targets take 20-35 days. 10%+ targets take 30-60+ days. Lower targets = faster funding. Minimum 3 trading days required regardless of target.

Can I trade news events on E8 One?

Yes. E8 One allows all news trading including NFP, FOMC, CPI with no restricted windows. This is better than E8 Classic which has 5-minute restrictions on high-impact releases.

What profit split should I choose on E8 One?

Start with 80% to minimize cost. The difference between 80% and 100% split is $150-$200 upfront. You'd need to earn $1,500-$2,000 profit at 90% split before the 10% firm cut equals that upfront premium. Choose 100% only if you're very confident in profitability.

Is E8 One good for beginners?

No. E8 One's customization complexity overwhelms beginners who don't know what settings they need. Start with E8 Signature (fixed structure, simpler) or E8 Classic (cheaper 2-step). Use E8 One after you understand prop evaluations.

How does E8 One compare to FTMO?

FTMO has fixed 10-5% 2-step structure with no customization. E8 One lets you set 6-18% targets with adjustable drawdown. FTMO is more established with stronger reputation. E8 One offers more flexibility. Choose based on whether you value reputation (FTMO) or customization (E8 One).

Can I run multiple E8 One accounts?

Yes. You can purchase and run multiple E8 One accounts with different configurations simultaneously. Many traders run one conservative account (fast funding) and one aggressive account (high payout) to diversify approaches.

What happens if I fail E8 One?

You lose the evaluation fee. E8 offers discounted retries (typically 10-20% off) if you want to attempt again. Before buying another evaluation, review why you failed—fix risk management or strategy issues before spending more money.

Does E8 One allow overnight trading?

Yes, if you choose EOD drawdown. Positions can be held overnight, through weekends, and across multiple days. Intraday drawdown also allows overnight holds, but your drawdown is checked continuously rather than just at 5 PM close.

How fast are E8 One payouts?

E8 One uses E8's standard payout process: 24-48 hour approval, 2-5 days total to bank account (Plane) or 1-2 days total for crypto (Rise). On-demand payout frequency means no waiting period—request as soon as you're profitable.

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