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Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

2.8 A
South Africa CFD
VS

The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
The Upside Funding 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.8 vs 2.4
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.3
Starting Price $26 vs $999,999
Profit Split Both 80% (up to 90%)
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 23 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Trust & reputation The Upside Funding
Fast payouts Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Visual Comparison

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) The Upside Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) Metric The Upside Funding
2.8/10 PFM Score 2.4/10
4.3/5 (12,351) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42)
A Safety Grade A
80% (up to 90%) Profit Split Up to 90%
3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies by program) Daily Drawdown 1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static
Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power) Payout Frequency Fast payouts (on-demand)
$26 Starting Price $
White-Label Technology Proprietary
cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
South Africa Country Hong Kong
Oct 2023 Established Jan 2020
23 options Challenge Options 10 options

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) vs The Upside Funding: Detailed Analysis

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) and The Upside Funding are both CFD firms. The Upside Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) was founded in 2023.

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%) profit split, while The Upside Funding offers Up to 90%. Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pays out Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power), and The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand).

For trust and reputation, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 12,351 reviews, while The Upside Funding has 4.8/5 with 42 reviews. Safety grades: Quant Tekel (Ascendx) A, The Upside Funding A.

Overall, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 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

Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Pros
90% Profit Split
Cons
Reports of sometimes slow support
The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
50% OFF 50% off all Quant Tekel accounts
The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) or The Upside Funding?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Challenge Variety. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) or The Upside Funding?

The Upside Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 12,351 reviews while The Upside Funding has 42.

Which offers a higher profit split, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) or The Upside Funding?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers a higher maximum profit split. Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%) while The Upside Funding offers Up to 90%.

How fast do Quant Tekel (Ascendx) and The Upside Funding pay out?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power) payouts while The Upside Funding offers Fast payouts (on-demand) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.