Eightcap Challenges vs FTMO

Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.

EIGHTCAP CHALLENGES DETAILS

MARKETS: Forex, Indices, Crypto, Commodities, Metals
PLATFORMS: MT4, MT5, cTrader
TYPES: forex, large-cap, multi-asset, Beginner Friendly, Pro Traders, Fast Payout, Large Cap, crypto

+Minimum challenge cost of $5 is exceptionally low compared to the industry average of $186.7.
+Profit split of 90% is notably above the industry average of 84.7%.
+Profit target of 9% is slightly above average but paired with a strong 90% split.
+Broad market access includes Forex, Indices, Commodities, and Stocks across multiple platforms.

−Overall drawdown of 10% is above the industry average of 7.9%, posing higher risk.
−No days-to-first-payout data is available, limiting transparency on withdrawal timelines.
−No founding date or country detail is fully confirmed, limiting background verification for traders.

+Profit split of 90% exceeds the industry average of 84.6%.
+Fee refund is available
+Founded in 2015, giving it one of the longest operational track records in the industry.
+Weekend and overnight holding is allowed during evaluation phases.
+A recently introduced competitive one-step program.

−Days to first payout of 14 is more than double the industry average of 6.5.
−Profit target of 10% is above the industry average of 8.0%, raising the qualification bar.
−News trading is not allowed at funded, restricting strategy options around major economic events.

Eightcap Challenges

Not yet rated by PropDNA traders. Slower payouts at —d. 90% profit split.

FTMO

Trust score 69/100. Faster payouts at 14d. 90% profit split.