E8 Markets E8 One vs Signature: which one for a systematic strategy
Two one-step products with the same targets and different clocks. The grid, and the row that decides fit.
E8 Markets plans on one grid
| Rule | E8 One | E8 Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown clock | intraday dynamic: moves on every equity high | end-of-day dynamic |
| Drawdown size | customizable at purchase, up to 14%; widens 1% per payout cycle up to 14% | 4% on 25K/50K; turns static once the profit buffer is reached |
| Daily loss | set at purchase (4% typical); ends the account | set at purchase |
| Target | 6%, customizable | 6% |
| Consistency | none in evaluation; Best Day 40% at payout | none; Best Day 35% at payout |
| Minimum days | none to pass; 5 profitable days at 0.3% before a payout | same |
| News (funded) | no open or close within 5 minutes of high-impact releases | same |
| Weekend | allowed | positions closed before the weekend |
| Split | up to 100% on forex and crypto | 80% |
| Leverage | FX 1:30, indices 1:15, metals 1:15 | same |
| EAs | allowed without pre-approval if unique; 2,000 modifications per day; 50% of trades open a minute or more | same |
Which one for a systematic strategy
E8 One is the one to buy for a coded strategy, because the drawdown and daily loss are chosen at purchase: buy the configuration whose worst Monte Carlo path fits, and the limit then widens with each payout. Its intraday clock is the cost, so a strategy that gives back open profit needs the widest setting. Signature has the friendlier EOD clock but a 4% limit on small sizes, weekend closing and a flat 80% split. On both, the funded stage adds the Best Day rule and the 5-minute news window.
Payout mechanics on E8 Markets payout rules; the full card at E8 Markets rules.
FAQ
Is E8 Markets drawdown intraday or EOD?
Intraday on E8 One, Classic and Track; end-of-day on E8 Signature.
What is the E8 Markets Best Day rule?
At payout, no single day may exceed 40% of total profit on E8 One, Classic and Track, or 35% on Signature. It does not apply in the evaluation.
Can I customize the E8 One drawdown?
Yes, the target, drawdown and daily loss are chosen at purchase, with the drawdown up to 14%; on funded accounts it widens 1% per payout cycle.
Source: the firm’s help center and program pages, cross-checked with the E8 Markets rules card, September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the help center is binding.