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Phidias PropFirm vs E8 Markets

Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.

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Phidias PropFirm
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E8 Markets
Price From
$116
$48
Profit Split
Up to 80%
80%
Max Drawdown
EOD Trailing
8%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4/5
4.5/5

Phidias PropFirm

Pros

  • Daily payouts on live account
  • Path to live trading after 3 payouts
  • One-time payment — no activation fees
  • News trading allowed

Cons

  • Data feed costs may apply
  • 3-day minimum trading requirement
  • Max 10 mini contracts on $50K

E8 Markets

Pros

  • 24-hour fast payouts
  • Multi-asset (Forex, Futures, Crypto)
  • Scalper-friendly account types
  • 4.5★ on Trustpilot

Cons

  • Complex drawdown rules
  • Strict account-sharing policies
  • No free retries
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