Eightcap Challenges vs FTUK: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Eightcap Challenges (forex/CFD) and FTUK (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

Eightcap Challenges

Eightcap Challenges

 FTUK

FTUK
Trustpilot rating 4.1★ (3,854 reviews) 4.0★ (790 reviews)
Max profit split 80% 80%
Evaluation types 1-step, 2-step 1-step, 2-step, instant, flex
Account sizes 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 150000
Cheapest challenge fee — —
Platforms MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, DXtrade, FTUK XT
Payout frequency 14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on Approved within 24-48 working hours, then 1-3 working days to the wallet
News trading Restricted Allowed
Automated trading / EAs Allowed Restricted
Weekend holding Allowed Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). FTUK supports more trading platforms (5 vs 4).

Eightcap Challenges vs FTUK — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and FTUK are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Eightcap Challenges has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.1 vs 4.0).
Both Eightcap Challenges and FTUK advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.
Pricing data for both firms is not available in our database.
Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. FTUK account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 150000.