Orion Funded vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Head-to-Head Comparison (2026)

Orion Funded vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Detailed Analysis

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

Pricing

In terms of pricing, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is more affordable with challenges starting at $10, which is $29 less than Orion Funded's starting price of $39. Orion Funded offers 29 challenge options, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 26.

Account Sizes

On account sizing, Orion Funded offers account sizes from $5 to $200 across 6 funding tiers, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers account sizes from $5 to $200 across 6 funding tiers. Picking the right tier matters because both the entry cost and the maximum capital you can scale to are tied to the account size you start with.

Trading Platforms

For trading platforms, Orion Funded supports Match Trader and MT5, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) runs on MT5 and TradeLocker. If you already trade on a specific platform, this can be the deciding factor between the two.

Profit Split & Payouts

Orion Funded offers 80% profit split, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%). Orion Funded pays out Bi-weekly, and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pays out 14 Days (2 Step / 2 Step Elite), Bi-weekly (Pay When Funded 1 Step), On-Demand (Power).

Risk & Drawdown Rules

Risk rules are a key difference for funded traders: Orion Funded lists its daily drawdown as "Varies by program: Orion Zero 3% max daily loss / 6% max total loss; Orion Lite (1-step) 6% max daily loss / 3% max total loss; Orion Standard (2-step) 3% max daily loss / 6% max total loss; Orion Select (3-step) 5% max daily loss / 5% max total loss; Orion Nova 8% max total loss (daily limit not published)", while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) lists "3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies by program)". Always confirm the drawdown type before buying, since a trailing rule behaves very differently from a static end-of-day one.

Trust & Safety

For trust and reputation, Orion Funded has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 1,905 reviews, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 3.8/5 with 13,049 reviews. Safety grades: Orion Funded B+, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) B+.

Who Should Choose Which

So who should pick which? Orion Funded is the stronger choice for trust & reputation, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is the better fit for budget-conscious traders and maximum profit potential.

This is a close matchup with Orion Funded winning 3 and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.