FTMO vs E8 Markets (2026)
FTMO and E8 Markets rules side by side, no marketing. What actually changes for your account.
| Rule | FTMO | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Daily loss | 5% | 4% |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 8% |
| DD type | static | static |
| Target (phase 1) | 10% | 8% |
| Consistency | No | No |
| Quick Strike | No | No |
| News window | ±2m | No |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader | cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader |
Quick verdict
FTMO gives more daily-loss room.
No profit promises
PropGuard stops you before you break these FTMO or E8 Markets rules
Connect your FTMO or E8 Markets account, keep trading your strategy, and PropGuard watches every limit live (daily loss, drawdown, consistency, quick strike, news). When you get close to the edge it auto-closes or blocks — before a technicality kills your account.
See plans (from 19 USDT) →I won’t promise you profits — I guarantee you won’t die on a technicality.
See the full rules for FTMO and E8 Markets.
Research values (May 2026) from public sources and official help centers. Each firm runs several programs with different values; this models the flagship. Verify against the exact product ToS before trading. PropGuard is not affiliated with FTMO/E8 Markets.