E8 Funding is best for us-friendly forex traders looking for an alternative to non-us firms, willing to read the rule documentation carefully.
FXIFY is best for forex traders outside north america who want platform optionality (mt4/mt5/ctrader/dxtrade/tradingview all available), a 90% headline split, and a refundable challenge fee.
Computed live from the per-variable evidence behind each firm's TVSM-PF score — E8 Funding takes 4 of 6 dimensions at current scores. Every variable links to a primary source on the firm pages.
Payout ReliabilityE8 23.1 · FXIFY 21.6 / 32
E8 Funding wins. E8 Funding pays 80%; FXIFY pays 70-90% by program; ~80% standard (90% requires add-ons). Per-payout caps — E8 Funding: None; FXIFY: None — decide who keeps more in a big month.
Rule FairnessE8 16.4 · FXIFY 14.8 / 24
E8 Funding wins. Drawdown models differ: E8 Funding runs End-of-day drawdown (no intraday trailing); locks static once threshold reached; 8% max by plan; FXIFY runs Balance-based with EOD updates; 3%/4%/5% daily by phase, 5%/8%/10% max by phase. The model decides how much intraday heat you can take before breaching.
Rules StabilityE8 8.2 · FXIFY 7.6 / 10
E8 Funding wins. Mid-stream rule changes are penalized here, and every change is tracked in our append-only changelog — so a recent payout or drawdown change shows up in this dimension rather than being quietly absorbed.
Business ViabilityE8 10.1 · FXIFY 9.1 / 16
E8 Funding wins. Operating history and scale matter most when a payout goes sideways — the longer-running, better-capitalised firm carries less counterparty risk, and this dimension reflects each firm's track record to date.
Platform & ExecutionE8 5.2 · FXIFY 6.0 / 8
FXIFY wins. Platforms: E8 Funding — MT4, MT5; FXIFY — MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXTrade, TradingView. If your edge depends on a specific platform, this is the deciding line.
Cost & ValueE8 7.0 · FXIFY 8.6 / 10
FXIFY wins. Evaluation cost: E8 Funding — $588 for $100K E8 Standard; FXIFY — From $39 minimum (small accounts); $50K two-step ~$300. Fee refundable — E8 Funding: Yes — refunded with first payout; FXIFY: Yes — refunded with first payout.
Rule by rule, in each firm's own terms
Verbatim from our verified spec database — the conditions are the product, so nothing here is flattened to a yes/no. Where a rule has tiers or conditions, you are reading them.
Rule
E8 Funding
FXIFY
Drawdown model
End-of-day drawdown (no intraday trailing); locks static once threshold reached; 8% max by plan
Balance-based with EOD updates; 3%/4%/5% daily by phase, 5%/8%/10% max by phase
Max drawdown
8% static from initial balance
5% (one-step), 8% (two-step), 10% (three-step)
Daily loss limit
5% EOD balance-based
3% (one-step), 4% (two-step), 5% (three-step)
Payout split
80%
70-90% by program; ~80% standard (90% requires add-ons)
Payout cap
None
None
Payout schedule
Bi-weekly; on-demand requests processed within 72 hours
Within-2-week cycle
Min trading days
3
Plan-dependent; typically 3
Consistency rule
No documented consistency rule on standard E8 program
Disclosed pre-purchase
News trading
Restricted on funded accounts during high-impact events
Restricted around major releases
Weekend holds
Restricted on standard accounts
Permitted on standard accounts
Evaluation cost
$588 for $100K E8 Standard
From $39 minimum (small accounts); $50K two-step ~$300
Fee refundable
Yes — refunded with first payout
Yes — refunded with first payout
Platforms
MT4, MT5
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXTrade, TradingView
Max funded
$300,000 (via scaling)
$400,000
Scaling
Scaling plan via E8 Plus accounts after consistent profitability
Up to $400K via account stacking
Verified June 2026 (E8 Funding) · June 2026 (FXIFY). Source extracts for every scored variable are on the firm pages.
The verdict, by trader type
A comparison that ends in “it depends” is not a verdict. Picks below are per trading style — find yours.
Most traders
E8 Funding
E8 Funding takes 4 of the 6 scored dimensions at current scores, which makes it the safer default for a trader without a strong style preference. Read the per-dimension breakdown above first — a single dimension you care about can flip the decision.
Cost-conscious
FXIFY
Entry cost: E8 Funding — $588 for $100K E8 Standard; FXIFY — From $39 minimum (small accounts); $50K two-step ~$300. FXIFY wins on cost-value once refunds and discounts are weighed.
Rules-sensitive trader
E8 Funding
If clean, predictable rules matter most, read the drawdown model first: E8 Funding runs End-of-day drawdown (no intraday trailing); locks static once threshold reached; 8% max by plan; FXIFY runs Balance-based with EOD updates; 3%/4%/5% daily by phase, 5%/8%/10% max by phase. E8 Funding scores better on rule fairness and clarity.
High earner
E8 Funding
Profit splits: E8 Funding — 80%; FXIFY — 70-90% by program; ~80% standard (90% requires add-ons). E8 Funding has the stronger payout profile once caps are factored in. Always read the per-payout cap in full before a large withdrawal.
E8 Funding vs FXIFY — the questions traders actually search
Is E8 Funding or FXIFY better in 2026?
Under TraderVerdict's independent TVSM methodology, E8 Funding scores in the Strong band and FXIFY in the Strong band. E8 Funding wins 4 of the 6 scored dimensions at current scores. The right pick depends on which firm's payout, drawdown, and cost terms fit how you trade.
What is the main difference between E8 Funding and FXIFY?
E8 Funding and FXIFY differ across the TVSM-scored variables that decide whether a funded trader actually gets paid — profit split, drawdown model, payout caps, pricing, and operating stability. The rule-by-rule table on this page shows each one verbatim from our verified specs.
Which is cheaper — E8 Funding or FXIFY?
E8 Funding: $588 for $100K E8 Standard. FXIFY: From $39 minimum (small accounts); $50K two-step ~$300. Weigh the fee against how long the evaluation takes you — a one-time fee beats a subscription on a slow pass, and the reverse on a fast one.
Which pays out more — E8 Funding or FXIFY?
Profit split: E8 Funding — 80%. FXIFY — 70-90% by program; ~80% standard (90% requires add-ons). Per-payout caps: E8 Funding — None; FXIFY — None. Read both cap rules in full before buying — they bind hardest in your best months.
What is the difference between E8 Funding and FXIFY drawdown rules?
E8 Funding: End-of-day drawdown (no intraday trailing); locks static once threshold reached; 8% max by plan. FXIFY: Balance-based with EOD updates; 3%/4%/5% daily by phase, 5%/8%/10% max by phase. The drawdown model is the single most common reason funded accounts fail, so match it to whether you hold through intraday heat.
Do E8 Funding and FXIFY allow news trading?
E8 Funding: Restricted on funded accounts during high-impact events. FXIFY: Restricted around major releases.
What account sizes do E8 Funding and FXIFY offer?
E8 Funding: $300,000 (via scaling). FXIFY: $400,000. Scaling: E8 Funding — Scaling plan via E8 Plus accounts after consistent profitability; FXIFY — Up to $400K via account stacking.
Are TraderVerdict's prop-firm comparisons independent?
Yes. Every firm is scored against a public, versioned methodology before any commercial relationship, and affiliate links are only added to firms that clear our editorial bar. A firm cannot pay for a higher score or to remove a critical finding.