E8 Markets vs Topstep
Two prop firms, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site. No scores, no ranking.
Flexible evaluation models with high allocation ceilings.
Futures-focused funding with a well known evaluation.
| Detail | E8 Markets | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Type | Instant Funding | 1-Step |
| Profit Split | Up to 100% | Up to 100% |
| Scaling Plan | Up to $1M | — |
| Payment Methods | Card, Crypto | Card |
| Founded | 2021 | 2012 |
| Countries | 140+ | 120+ |
What the figures say
- Challenge Type: E8 Markets lists Instant Funding; Topstep lists 1-Step.
- Both list the same profit split: Up to 100%.
- E8 Markets publishes its scaling plan (Up to $1M); Topstep does not state one on the pages we read.
- Payment Methods: E8 Markets lists Card, Crypto; Topstep lists Card.
- E8 Markets also lists Forex, Crypto.
- Topstep also lists Futures.
A figure marked “—” is one that prop firm does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
E8 Markets: why traders choose it
- Several evaluation formats rather than one fixed route
- High allocation ceiling for consistent traders
- Profit split reaching 100% on some programmes
- Wide instrument list including crypto
- Straightforward account dashboard
Topstep: why traders choose it
- Futures specialist rather than a forex firm branching out
- Trading since 2012, among the oldest in the sector
- Single-step evaluation with clearly published targets
- Well documented rules with worked examples
- Established payout process with a long record
E8 Markets pros
- Choice of evaluation formats
- High allocation ceiling
- Broad instrument coverage
- Profit split up to 100%
E8 Markets cons
- Higher entry price than most
- Newer than the established firms
- Rules vary between programmes, which is easy to misread
- Shorter public payout record
Topstep pros
- Deep specialism in futures
- Long operating history
- One-step evaluation is simple to follow
- Excellent educational material
Topstep cons
- Futures only, no spot forex
- Monthly subscription rather than a one-time fee
- Daily loss limits are strict
- Less useful if you trade currencies
About E8 Markets
E8 Markets offers more evaluation formats than most, which is useful if you know exactly how you want to be assessed and frustrating if you do not.
About Topstep
Topstep is a futures firm. If you trade currencies it is the wrong door; if you trade index or commodity futures it is one of the most established options available.
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