Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Blue Guardian vs E8 Markets
Where Blue Guardian and E8 Markets differ
| Compare |  Blue Guardian |  E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200 | $36 to $1,499Lower |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%Higher | 80% |
| Evaluation steps | Instant | 1 step |
| Account sizes | 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K | $5K to $500K |
| Payout frequency | Instant on-demand; every 14 days standard, optional 7-day add-on | Payout on demand, any day; first payout in as little as 3 days |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Maximum drawdown (6%).
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Key differences
- E8 Markets scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Challenge price is lower at E8 Markets: $36 to $1,499 vs $54 to $2,200.
- Profit split is higher at Blue Guardian: 80% to 90% vs 80%.
Our verdict on each
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian suits traders who want to skip the staged rounds: the instant evaluation gets you trading sooner, and payouts can be instant on demand. The trade-off is entry cost, since challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median.
E8 Markets
E8 Markets suits traders who want a short route to funded status: the evaluation runs 1 step, payouts come on demand, and the drawdown cap of 6% keeps the risk rule simple. Entry costs run $36 to $1,499, with the low end suiting a first test and the top end suiting larger accounts.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blue Guardian | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median, and the split is 80% to 90% against a 100% top. | 9.5HigherEntry fee $36 to $1,499 starts below the prop-firm median of €51.74. |
| Offer | 9.0The instant evaluation, instant on-demand payouts, and a 6% maximum drawdown with a 3% to 4% daily cap. | 9.080% trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so the retained share is modest. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Blue Guardian | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 13 of 37 | 10 of 37 |
Choosing between them
Pick Blue Guardian if profit split matter most.
Pick E8 Markets if cost and challenge price matter most.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blue Guardian | E8 Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Blue Guardian Limited | E8 Funding LLC |
| Headquarters | Saint Lucia | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blue Guardian | E8 Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200below the median | $36 to $1,499below the median | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 80%lowest quarter | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 6%below the median | 6%below the median | 10% |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4%at the median | Not confirmed | 3 |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Blue Guardian
Pros
- The instant evaluation replaces the usual staged rounds, cutting the wait before you trade with funded capital.
- Payouts can be instant on demand, with a standard cycle and an optional faster add-on when you want cash sooner.
- Account sizes from 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K let you test the rules small and scale up once your results hold up.
Cons
- Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median for entry.
- Your cut is 80% to 90% here, while Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, and phone help appears on just 24.1% of the prop firms on the site.
E8 Markets
Pros
- Payouts come on demand on any day, so funded profit is not locked behind a monthly payout date.
- Account sizes run $5K to $500K, covering a modest test and a much larger funded allocation on the same model.
- The 6% drawdown cap is at the tight end of the field, which suits traders who size positions carefully.
Cons
- The 80% split trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so funded gains build more slowly.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line.
- The same 6% cap leaves little room for a losing run, so a weak stretch can end the account early.
Who each suits
Blue Guardian
Who it suits
- Traders who want to clear a challenge without staged rounds, since the evaluation is instant.
- Forex traders who like hard limits, with a 6% maximum drawdown and a 3% to 4% daily loss limit.
- Traders who want money out quickly, since payouts can be instant on demand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the biggest share of profits: Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Buyers on a small budget: Alpha Capital Group charges $27.
- Traders buying a large account on a lower budget: Funding Pips charges $29 to $555.
E8 Markets
Who it suits
- Traders who want funded status quickly and treat on-demand payouts as the main draw.
- Traders who prefer a strict risk rule, since 6% sits at the tight end of this group.
- Anyone testing a prop firm on a small account, given the $5K to $500K range of sizes.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders chasing the highest share of profits, since Apex Trader Funding lists 100%.
- Traders on the smallest budget, since Alpha Capital Group charges $27 and Funding Pips fees run $29 to $555.
- Traders who need phone support, since help runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Current offers
Blue Guardian
Current offer
Discount code
25% off all accounts (CFDs and Futures): 25% off with code BG25
Applies to all CFD and Futures accounts; bundle discounts of 30-40% extra on 2-4 accounts
Source, checked September 26, 2026
E8 Markets
Current offer
Discount code
E8: 25% off E8 One (Forex), E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex)
First purchase; one discount code per order
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 50% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
First purchase
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 30% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 10% off E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex), E8 One (Forex)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
REB8: 35% off E8 Zero MAX (Futures) and E8 Zero Starter (Futures)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Blue Guardian
How much does a Blue Guardian challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $54 to $2,200, with the smaller accounts at the low end and the largest at the top. The median price across the brands on the site is €56.56, so a Blue Guardian challenge sits above the middle of the market rather than at the budget end.
What profit split do I get once I pass?+
The profit split is 80% to 90%, the share of your trading profit that reaches you after the firm takes its cut. For comparison, the median split across the brands on the site is 90%, and the top figure listed is 100%.
E8 Markets
How much does an E8 Markets challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $36 to $1,499 depending on the account you pick, so the top of that range sits well above the entry point for a modest test. The median challenge price across the prop firms ranked here is €51.74, which puts the low end below the field and the high end above it.
What profit split do funded traders keep?+
Funded traders keep 80% of the profits they make on the account. That is a workable share, but it is not the strongest in this group: the median profit split across the prop firms ranked is 90%, and Apex Trader Funding lists 100%.