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Top One Futures

8.1 B+
United States Futures
VS

Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

7.7 A
South Africa CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A Payouts Daily vs On-Demand Price $39 vs $26

Verdict: Who Wins?

Top One Futures 3 wins
3 3
Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 3 wins
Overall Rating 8.1 vs 7.7 Clear
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.3 Clear
Starting Price $26 vs $39 Decisive
Profit Split Both 90% Tie
Safety Grade A vs B+ Narrow
Trust Score 66.5/100 vs 59.6/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 23 vs 11 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Trust & reputation Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Visual Comparison

Top One Futures Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Head-to-Head Comparison

Top One Futures Metric Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
8.1/10 PFM Score 7.7/10
4.8/5 (4,039) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (12,362)
B+ Safety Grade A
59.6 C Trust Score 66.5 B
90% Profit Split 80% (up to 90%)
Varies by program — End-of-Day trailing on Elite/Daily/Access/Ignite; Intraday on S2F Sim PRO. See per-challenge daily_loss_limit. Daily Drawdown 3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies by program)
Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power)
$39 Starting Price $26
White-Label Technology White-Label
NinjaTrader, Tradovate Platforms cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country South Africa
Apr 2025 Established Oct 2023
23 options Challenge Options 11 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Top One Futures Quant Tekel (Ascendx) Savings
$25K $39 $105 Save $66
$50K $39 $210 Save $171
$100K $39 $400 Save $361

Top One Futures vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Detailed Analysis

Top One Futures and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) are both Futures firms. Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has been in business longer, established in 2023, while Top One Futures was founded in 2025.

In terms of pricing, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is more affordable with challenges starting at $26, which is $13 less than Top One Futures's starting price of $39. Top One Futures offers 23 challenge options, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 11.

Top One Futures offers 90% profit split, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%). Top One Futures pays out Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access), and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pays out Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power).

For trust and reputation, Top One Futures has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 4,039 reviews, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 4.3/5 with 12,362 reviews. Safety grades: Top One Futures B+, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) A.

This is a close matchup with Top One Futures 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.

Pros & Cons

Top One Futures
Pros
Six distinct programs (Elite Challenge/Daily/Access, Instant Sim Funded, S2F Sim PRO, IGNITE Instant Funding); 90% profit split across all programs; daily payouts on Elite Daily once funded ($500 min); 1-day min on Elite Challenge; no consistency rule on Elite Daily funded accounts; no activation fee on Elite Daily; Tradovate + NinjaTrader supported; account sizes $25K–$150K; 5 max accounts per trader; TrustPilot 4.8/5 across 4,039 reviews.
Cons
Trailing drawdown across all evaluation programs (EOD on most, Intraday on S2F Sim PRO); consistency rules on Challenge (25%), Instant Sim Funded (20%), IGNITE (15%); monthly subscription billing on Elite Challenge/Daily (not one-time); $500 minimum payout; max payout per request capped ($750 on $25K, $1,500 on $100K Elite Daily); 50% payout-progression rule after first payout; required buffer remains in account ($1,500–$3,000 by size); newer firm launched April 2025.
Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Pros
90% Profit Split
Cons
Reports of sometimes slow support

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Top One Futures or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Both firms are competitive. Top One Futures wins in 3 categories while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Top One Futures or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has the lower starting price at $26. Top One Futures offers 23 challenge options starting from $39, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 11 options starting from $26.

Which has better reviews, Top One Futures or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Top One Futures has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Top One Futures has 4,039 reviews while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 12,362.

Which offers a higher profit split, Top One Futures or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Top One Futures offers a higher maximum profit split. Top One Futures offers 90% while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%).

How fast do Top One Futures and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pay out?

Top One Futures has Daily (Elite Daily), Bi-weekly (Elite Challenge & Access) 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.