E8 Markets edges it on the overall score.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | E8 Markets | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Fees | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Platform | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Support | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Trader reviews | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Trust score | 6.6 | 6.4 |
The facts, side by side
| E8 Markets | Topstep | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | US | US |
| Maximum leverage | 1:30 | not disclosed |
E8 Markets: strongest points
- States in its own help centre and its own terms that both the challenge and the funded stage are simulated, with no ambiguity
- Contracting party E8 Funding LLC verified on the Texas Comptroller register, taxpayer 32079163724, at the address the footer publishes
- Drawdown mechanics, payout caps, buffers and best day rules published as tables with worked arithmetic before purchase
Topstep: strongest points
- Chicago based US entities named in the binding documents, with a verifiable street address
- Affiliate Topstep Brokerage LLC is a CFTC registered introducing broker and NFA member, NFA ID 0567079
- No regulatory action and no arbitration award against any Topstep entity on NFA BASIC, checked 12 August 2026
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