Eightcap Challenges vs Nordic Funder: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Eightcap Challenges	Nordic Funder
Trustpilot rating	4.1★ (3,854 reviews)	3.0★ (56 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	50–90%
Evaluation types	1-step, 2-step	1 Step, 2 Steps, Instant, 3 Steps
Account sizes	5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $250K, $500K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$25
Drawdown type	—	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView	cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on	Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	—
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

Nordic Funder offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Nordic Funder challenge fees start at $25. Eightcap Challenges supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

Eightcap Challenges vs Nordic Funder — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and Nordic Funder are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Eightcap Challenges has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.1 vs 3.0). Nordic Funder offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

Nordic Funder has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at Eightcap Challenges.

Nordic Funder challenge fees start at $25. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Nordic Funder offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. Nordic Funder account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $250K, $500K.