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E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD
VS

Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

2.8 A
South Africa CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

E8 Markets 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.8
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 4.3
Starting Price $26 vs $46
Profit Split Up to 100% vs 80% (up to 90%)
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 26 vs 23 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Maximum profit potential E8 Markets
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Visual Comparison

E8 Markets Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Head-to-Head Comparison

E8 Markets Metric Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
2.9/10 PFM Score 2.8/10
4.4/5 (3,228) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (12,351)
A Safety Grade A
Up to 100% Profit Split 80% (up to 90%)
EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One) Daily Drawdown 3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies by program)
Bi-weekly (14 Days) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power)
$45.60 Starting Price $26
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country South Africa
Nov 2021 Established Oct 2023
26 options Challenge Options 23 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size E8 Markets Quant Tekel (Ascendx) Savings
$5K $46 $26 Save $20
$10K $47 $52 Save $5
$25K $110 $105 Save $5
$50K $166 $210 Save $44
$100K $286 $400 Save $114
$200K $478 $1,167 Save $689

E8 Markets vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Detailed Analysis

E8 Markets and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) are both CFD firms. E8 Markets has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is more affordable with challenges starting at $26, which is $20 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $46. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 23.

E8 Markets offers Up to 100% profit split, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%). E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days), and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pays out Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power).

For trust and reputation, E8 Markets has a 4.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,228 reviews, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 4.3/5 with 12,351 reviews. Safety grades: E8 Markets A, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) A.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts
Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Pros
90% Profit Split
Cons
Reports of sometimes slow support

Active Deals & Promo Codes

E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges
Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
50% OFF 50% off all Quant Tekel accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, E8 Markets or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has the lower starting price at $26. E8 Markets offers 26 challenge options starting from $46, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 23 options starting from $26.

Which has better reviews, E8 Markets or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. E8 Markets has 3,228 reviews while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 12,351.

Which offers a higher profit split, E8 Markets or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. E8 Markets offers Up to 100% while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%).

How fast do E8 Markets and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pay out?

E8 Markets has Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.