E8 Markets vs Topstep

A side-by-side comparison of E8 Markets and Topstep — pricing, profit split, challenge structure, platforms, and verified payout data. At a glance: cheapest entry is E8 Markets ($48); Topstep offers the higher profit split (90%); Topstep has the higher trust score.

Metric
E8 Markets logoE8 MarketsTrust 7.2/10
Topstep logoTopstepTrust 7.5/10
Starting price$48$49
Top account fee$1,998$49
Profit split80%90%
Challenge steps1-step
PlatformsTradelocker, CTrader, Match Trade, MT5TopstepX
InstrumentsForex, Futures, CryptoFutures
Trust score7.2 / 107.5 / 10
Verified payouts
Founded20212010
HeadquartersDallas, TX, USAChicago, United States

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