E8 MARKETS ALTERNATIVE
QATS vs E8 Markets
E8 Markets covers forex CFDs, CME futures and — since about September 2026 — simulated crypto perpetuals priced from Hyperliquid data. QATS focuses on crypto and TradFi perpetuals priced from Binance and Bybit, with higher crypto leverage tiers, TradingView webhooks and a no-code Bot Builder.
- Rules compared
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- Sources
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- Checked
- Oct 29, 2026
QATS
Choose QATS if you want
- Higher crypto leverage tiers: 20× on BTC/ETH and 10× on large caps
- Crypto perpetuals priced from Binance and Bybit market data
- TradingView webhooks for crypto accounts and a no-code Bot Builder
- Monthly plans with a reset credit each month
E8 MARKETS
E8 Markets may suit you if you want
- Forex CFDs, CME futures and crypto perps under one brand
- A customizable drawdown, target and profit split
- A first payout after 3 days
- No minimum trading days on E8 One
RULE BY RULE
QATS vs E8 Markets: the rules in plain words
- Yes allowed or offered
- Limited allowed with conditions
- No not allowed
- Not published the firm does not say
| Rule | QATS | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| How you trade cryptoPerpetuals work like a crypto exchange. CFDs use broker prices. | Perpetual futures, like on a crypto exchange | Both perpetual futures and CFDs |
| Cheapest priceLowest published price to start a challenge. | $49/mo | $88 |
| Profit targetProfit you need to pass (1-step or phase 1). | 10% | 6–21% |
| Max lossLose this much of the starting balance in total and the account fails. | 6%End-of-day trailing | 4–14%Trailing |
| Daily loss limitThe most you can lose in one day. | 4% | 3–9.2% |
| Minimum trading daysDays you must trade before you can pass. | 2 | None |
| Profit splitYour share of the profit you make. | 80% | 80–100% |
| PayoutsWhen you can withdraw your profit. | After 5 winning days | After 3 days, then on demand |
| Bots & APICan a program place trades for you? | Yes | Limited |
| TradingViewCan you place trades from TradingView charts or alerts? | Yes | Limited |
| Paid in cryptoCan you get your payout in crypto, such as USDT? | Yes | Not published |
| Crypto leverageHighest leverage on crypto. 20× means $1 controls $20. | 20× | 15× |
In plain words
E8 Markets: Forex, futures and new crypto perps; rules depend on the setup you pick.
QATS: Crypto and TradFi perpetuals; bots, API and TradingView webhooks allowed.
“Not published” means the firm does not state that rule. Some E8 Markets figures come from independent review sites, not E8 Markets’s own pages. See all prop firms side by side
Full wording of every rule, with context
- Allowed
- With conditions
- Banned
- Not published
- Reportedfrom review sites
| Rule | QATS | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Program | ||
| What you trade | 17 crypto perpetuals and 33 TradFi perpetuals, simulated on Binance and Bybit market data | CFDs, CME futures, and simulated crypto perpetuals on E8 Terminal priced from Hyperliquid data |
| Challenge types | 1-step evaluation (Crypto and TradFi) | E8 One (customizable 1-step), E8 Zero (futures) and other programs |
| Entry price | $10K Crypto: $69/month, or $49/month + $149 on pass, or $95 once | $88 for $10K E8 One, standard configuration (list) |
| Risk rules | ||
| Profit target | 10% (Crypto) · 6% (TradFi) | 6% to 21% depending on the chosen drawdown (E8 One) |
| Daily loss limit | 4% on Crypto · no separate daily cap on TradFi evaluations | 3% to 9.2% depending on configuration (E8 One) |
| Maximum loss | 6% end-of-day trailing, stops at the starting balance (Crypto) | 4% to 14%, trailing closed profit and stopping at the start (E8 One) |
| Minimum trading days | 2 | None (E8 One) |
| Consistency rule | Best day ≤ 40% of profit (Crypto evaluation only) | 40% best-day rule on funded accounts (E8 One) |
| Payouts | ||
| Profit split | 80% | 80%, 90% or 100% chosen at checkout (sources differ) |
| Payouts | 5 winning days; up to 50% of profit per request; $100 minimum; USDT | First after 3 days, then on demand; USD, USDC, USDT, BTC or ETH via payment platforms |
| Platforms & automation | ||
| Platforms | QATS Trader terminal, QATS Trade for Chrome, Trader API, Bot Builder | E8 Terminal, TradeLocker, cTrader, Match-Trader; Tradovate for futures |
| Crypto leverage | 20× BTC/ETH · 10× large caps · 5× others | Perps: 1:15 on BTC/ETH, 1:2 on other coins · CFDs: 1:1 |
| Bots / API | AllowedAPI, TradingView webhooks, Bot Builder | EAs allowedon CFDs and perps; automation banned on futures |
| TradingView automation | Personal webhook for alerts and Pine strategies, plus a chart-side order ticket | Through Tradovate on futures accounts |
What to know about E8 Markets
How QATS works
QATS evaluations are 1-step. On Crypto you trade 17 perpetual futures with Binance and Bybit market data, 24/7. Every account size has a 10% target, a 4% daily loss limit and a 6% end-of-day trailing maximum loss that stops trailing at the starting balance. Pass, accept the funded terms and trade a simulated funded account with an 80% profit split.
- QATS Trader terminalTrade manually with the same server-side risk checks.
- TradingViewWebhooks for alerts and Pine strategies, or QATS Trade for Chrome.
- Trader APISend orders from your own code.
- Bot BuilderBuild a strategy without writing code.
A free sandbox lets you test before you pay.
Where these figures come from
E8 Markets figures were checked on . Rules change often — confirm on the firm’s site before buying.
Frequently asked questions
01Is QATS a good E8 Markets alternative?
QATS suits traders who want higher crypto leverage tiers: 20× on BTC/ETH and 10× on large caps and Crypto perpetuals priced from Binance and Bybit market data. E8 Markets may suit you better if you want forex CFDs, CME futures and crypto perps under one brand.
02Does E8 Markets allow trading bots?
EAs allowed on CFD and perpetual accounts unless several users execute the same trades; automation is banned on futures accounts. QATS allows bots, API trading, TradingView webhooks and Bot Builder strategies under the same server-side risk checks as manual orders.
03What is the profit split at E8 Markets compared with QATS?
E8 Markets: 80%, 90% or 100% chosen at checkout (sources differ). QATS: 80%, locked to the account at purchase.
04Are E8 Markets and QATS accounts simulated?
QATS evaluations and initial funded accounts are simulated; payouts follow the plan’s published eligibility rules. Most prop firms, including E8 Markets, also run evaluations in a simulated or demo environment — check the firm’s terms for funded accounts.
E8 Markets is a trademark of its owner. QATS is not affiliated with E8 Markets. This comparison uses publicly available information and may not reflect later changes.