The split
Top One Futures maintains a consistent 90/10 split across all its products, meaning the trader keeps 90% of the profits from the start. E8 Market Futures starts with an 80% base split. However, E8 provides flexibility through its Zero Starter and Zero Max plans, where traders can opt to increase their share to 100% at the time of purchase for an additional cost.
How often you can withdraw
Both firms offer high-frequency payout options depending on the chosen account:
- E8 Market Futures: Withdrawals are daily for Zero Starter and Zero Max accounts. For the Signature Futures line, payouts are on-demand once all requirements are met.
- Top One Futures: The Elite Daily plan allows for daily payouts. Elite ACCESS offers on-demand withdrawals. Other plans, like Elite Challenge or Instant, follow cycles based on reaching specific profit targets (6% for the first, 5% for the second, and 4% thereafter).
Minimums and methods
E8 is significantly more accessible for small, frequent withdrawals.
- Minimums: E8 requires only $100. Top One Futures sets a much higher bar, requiring $500 for most accounts ($250 for Ignite).
- Methods: Both firms utilize Rise, Crypto, and Bank Transfers.
- Fees: E8 does not charge internal payout fees, though third-party processors like Rise might. Top One does not specify internal fees but emphasizes a payout guarantee of under 12 hours on average.
What delays a payout
Reaching the profit target is only the first step; several rules can postpone your access to funds:
- Consistency Rules: E8 applies a 40% Best Day rule on Zero accounts and a 35% Best Day rule on Signature Performance. Top One has varying consistency targets: 15% for Ignite, 20% for Instant, and up to 45% for some evaluation phases.
- Buffer Requirements: E8 Signature requires leaving a non-withdrawable buffer equal to the maximum drawdown. Top One requires reaching a specific buffer plus $500 for its Elite Daily payouts.
- Trading Days: E8 Signature requires 5 profitable days (minimum 0.3% profit each) between payouts after the first one. Top One’s S2F plan requires 10 trading days with at least 7 being profitable.
- The 10-Second Rule: Top One strictly enforces that trades must be held for more than 10 seconds. E8 has a similar rule where 50% of profits must come from trades held longer than 10 seconds.
What it takes to get there
To reach the funded stage, you must navigate the entry costs and technical limitations:
- Investment: An E8 $100k Signature account costs $260 with no activation fees. A Top One $100k Elite ACCESS costs only $39 upfront but requires a $259 activation fee upon passing.
- Risk Management: E8 uses an End-of-Day (EOD) Dynamic Drawdown that locks at the starting balance. Top One uses EOD trailing drawdown for most plans, though some funded accounts switch to real-time intraday trailing drawdown.
- Platforms: E8 is restricted to Tradovate. Top One offers more variety with Project X, Quantower, and Black Arrow.
- Prohibited Styles: Neither firm allows EAs or automated bots. Both prohibit holding positions overnight or over weekends, requiring all trades to be closed before the market daily settle.
Which pays out more comfortably
E8 Market Futures is the better choice for traders who want to see their money quickly and often. With a $100 minimum and no activation fees, the path from "passing" to "cashing out" involves less financial friction for the average user.
Top One Futures is designed for the high-volume, consistent trader who is comfortable waiting for larger $500 chunks in exchange for a superior 90% profit split and a wider choice of professional trading platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to get a $100,000 account, E8 Market Futures or Top One Futures?
E8 Market Futures is cheaper in the long run for a standard evaluation, as the $100k Signature plan costs a one-time fee of $260 with no hidden activation costs. In contrast, while Top One Futures offers an Elite ACCESS $100k account for an initial $39, you must pay a $259 activation fee after passing, bringing the total investment to $298.
Does E8 Market Futures or Top One Futures have a lower minimum withdrawal amount?
E8 Market Futures has a much lower minimum withdrawal of $100 across all its plans. Top One Futures requires a minimum of $500 for almost all its account types, except for the Ignite plan which allows withdrawals starting at $250.
Which firm offers a better profit split, E8 Market Futures or Top One Futures?
Top One Futures offers a better standard profit split of 90% for the trader on all products. E8 Market Futures starts at an 80% split, although it allows traders on Zero plans to pay an extra fee at checkout to increase their share to 100%.
Can I use TradingView or Quantower at E8 Market Futures and Top One Futures?
You cannot use Quantower at E8 Market Futures, as they only support the Tradovate platform. Top One Futures provides more flexibility in this regard, offering Quantower, Project X, and Black Arrow as available platforms for their traders.
