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Top One Trader

8.0 B+
United States CFD
VS

E8 Markets

7.9 A+
United States CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A+ Payouts Bi-Weekly vs On-Demand Price $28 vs $48

Verdict: Who Wins?

Top One Trader 3 wins
3 2
E8 Markets 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.0 vs 7.9 Narrow
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4.3 Clear
Starting Price $28 vs $48 Decisive
Profit Split Both 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) Tie
Safety Grade A+ vs B+ Clear
Trust Score 74.1/100 vs 62.3/100 Clear

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Top One Trader
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

Top One Trader E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

Top One Trader Metric E8 Markets
8.0/10 PFM Score 7.9/10
4.5/5 (3,141) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (3,276)
B+ Safety Grade A+
62.3 B Trust Score 74.1 B+
80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) Profit Split Up to 100%
4-5% (4% on 2-Step Plus, 5% on 1-Step Flash; EquityShield 2%/2.5% on Instant) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available Payout Frequency On Demand
$28 Starting Price $48
White-Label Technology Proprietary
cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United States Country United States
Sep 2023 Established Jan 2021
13 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 Trader E8 Markets Savings
$5K $28 $48 Save $20
$10K $63 $88 Save $25
$25K $118 $188 Save $70
$50K $164 $130 Save $34
$100K $399 $260 Save $139
$200K $888 $798 Save $90

Top One Trader vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

Top One Trader and E8 Markets are both CFD firms. E8 Markets has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Top One Trader was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Top One Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $28, which is $20 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $48. Top One Trader offers 13 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 11.

Top One Trader offers 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. Top One Trader pays out Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available, and E8 Markets pays out On Demand.

For trust and reputation, Top One Trader has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,141 reviews, while E8 Markets has 4.3/5 with 3,276 reviews. Safety grades: Top One Trader B+, E8 Markets A+.

This is a close matchup with Top One Trader winning 3 and E8 Markets winning 2 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

Top One Trader
Pros
Fast payouts (1-2 hours average per firm marketing and TrustPilot reviews); No time limits on evaluations; Challenge fee refunded on first funded payout; Up to 100% profit split via Instant PRIME upgrade; Scaling plan up to $5 million; Four trading platforms (MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker); Public, US-registered leadership team
Cons
2% processing fee on all payouts; Weekend holding not permitted; EAs/algo trading restricted on funded accounts; Consistency rule tightens to 30% on funded stage; Stop-loss mandatory on every trade (paid add-on to remove); EquityShield risk caps on Instant Funding and Instant PRIME
E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Top One Trader

No active deals

E8 Markets
5% OFF 5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Top One Trader or E8 Markets?

Both firms are competitive. Top One Trader wins in 3 categories while E8 Markets wins in 2. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Top One Trader or E8 Markets?

Top One Trader has the lower starting price at $28. Top One Trader offers 13 challenge options starting from $28, while E8 Markets offers 11 options starting from $48.

Which has better reviews, Top One Trader or E8 Markets?

Top One Trader has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. Top One Trader has 3,141 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,276.

Which offers a higher profit split, Top One Trader or E8 Markets?

Top One Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. Top One Trader offers 80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do Top One Trader and E8 Markets pay out?

Top One Trader has Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available payouts while E8 Markets offers On Demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.