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Highest rated

Top One Futures

4.8 / 5 trader rating

Best profit split

Top One Futures

90% to the trader

Fastest payout

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

On demand

The bottom line

Top One Futures returns more to the trader with a 90% profit split. Top One Futures has the stronger reputation with a 4.8/5 trader rating.

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Top One Futures4.8Details

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of Top One Futures, Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
	Top One Futures$50K	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)$5K
Account Pricing
Price	$22$21890% OFF	Not published
Activation Fee	None	Not published
True Cost	$22after discount + activation	Not published
Reset Fee	Not published	Not available
Current Promotion	LUMI (90% off)	Not published
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	Best value: $3,0006.0% of account	$50010.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Static
Daily Loss Limit	$1,000	Best value: $150
Max Position Size	3 contracts	Not published
Consistency Rule	40%	Not published
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Static
Daily Loss Limit	$1,000	Best value: $150
Max Payout/Cycle	$1,000Min: $500	Best value: UncappedMin: Not published
Consistency Rule	No	Not published
Value MetricsDerived from price, discount, targets and payout caps — fewer breakeven cycles and higher first-cycle ROI mean the account pays for itself faster.
Breakeven Winning Cycles	1 cycle	—
Max First-Cycle ROI	4487%	—
Target : Drawdown	Best value: 1.50lower = easier to pass	1.67lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2025	2025
CEO	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Country	United States	Not published
Trader Rating	Best value: 4.8	4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	Yes	Yes
1-Day Pass	Yes	No
KYC Required	Required	Required
Trading
Instruments	ZM, ZS, ZW, ES, NQ, MES, MNQ, RTY +24 more	BTC, ETH, SOL, ES, NQ, RTY, BZ, CL +5 more
Evaluation Types	1-step, Instant funding	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView	Vest Markets
Max Funding	$1.5M	—
Profit Split	Best value: 90%	80%
Max Accounts	35 funded · Unlimited evaluation	10 funded · 100 evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Restricted
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Daily	On demand
Min Payout	from $50	Not published
Payout Methods	Cryptocurrency — “We support the following payout methods: Cryptocurrency, Bank Transfer.”, Bank transfer — same article. +2 more	USDC
Payout StructureHow money actually leaves the account: what you must do to qualify, how much each payout may be, and when the cap stops applying.
Payout cadence	Daily	On demand
Eligibility	1 trading days · profit above buffer	No minimum
Payout cap	$1,000 per payout	Uncapped
Payout limit	Unlimited	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	Fixed	Not published
Scaling	Tiered by balance · 3 tiers	Not published
Activation fee	None	Not published
Evaluation TermsThe shape of the challenge itself, including where the consistency rule applies — an evaluation-only rule and one that binds for the life of the account are very different obligations.
Evaluation type	1-step	1-step
Time limit	Not published	None
Min trading days	None	Not published
Fastest possible pass	3 days	Not published
Resets	Allowed	Not available
Consistency rule	40%	Not published
Consistency applies to	Evaluation only	Not published
What You May TradeEach firm's own position on the strategies traders get breached for, with its published qualification. A restriction is not the same as a ban.
News trading	! RestrictedAllowed as a firm-wide default — “Yes, you are allowed to trade news on your accounts at Top One Futures” — with two…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Weekend holding	? Not published“Weekend trading is strictly prohibited, and all markets remain closed during this period.” Nothing can be carried into…	✓ AllowedPositions may remain open through weekend closures, but non-crypto positions cannot be modified while their market is…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowed“As part of our trading rules, holding trades overnight is not allowed.”…	✓ AllowedOvernight positions are supported, subject to each market schedule and account risk limits.
Bots & automation	✗ Not allowed“At Top One Futures, we do not allow the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) or Bots on our accounts… We require all traders”…	! RestrictedAPI trading is unavailable on evaluation and funded accounts.…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedBanned by name in Prohibited Trading Practices §12 (“or high-frequency execution tool is strictly forbidden”), and…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Dollar-cost averaging	? Not publishedNo rule on dollar-cost averaging, averaging down, scaling into a position or martingale appears in any of the 95…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Hedging	? Not published“You may not hedge one account against another, whether within Top One Futures or across other prop firms or brokers.”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Copy trading	! RestrictedAllowed only between a trader's own accounts of identical program and size: “copy trading is strictly limited to”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Microscalping	? Not publishedGoverned by a minimum hold time rather than a ban: “Trades must remain open for a minimum of 10 seconds across all”…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
VPN	? Not publishedThe IP policy contradicts itself inside one article.…	! RestrictedVPNs and anonymization tools may not be used to evade eligibility or other contractual restrictions.

Top One Futures vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals): Full Comparison

Top One Futures, founded in 2025, based in US, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals), founded in 2025, are both popular choices among futures and crypto prop traders. Top One Futures offers up to $1,500,000 in funding across 35 accounts, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) provides up to not published across 10 accounts.

The verdict

Top One Futures returns more to the trader with a 90% profit split. Top One Futures has the stronger reputation with a 4.8/5 trader rating. True cost compares Top One Futures's $50,000 Elite Daily account with Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s $5,000 1-Step 10% Target / 80% Split / 3% DLL account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for Top One Futures and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Feature	Top One Futures	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Profit Split	90%	80%
Trader rating	4.8/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$1,500,000	not published
True Cost (selected account)	$22 · $50,000	not published · $5,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$300
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	$1,000	$150
Largest Account	$150,000	$25,000
Payout Frequency	Daily	On demand
Min First Payout	1 day	Not published
Evaluation Type	1-step, Instant funding	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	3	1
Discount	up to 90% off	up to 15% off

Where Top One Futures Wins

+Higher profit split (90% vs 80%)
+Higher trader rating (4.8 vs 4.5)
+More allowed accounts (35 vs 10)
+One-day pass available
+More platform options (3 vs 1)
+Bigger current discount (up to 90% vs up to 15%)

Read the full Top One Futures review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Top One Futures and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Top One Futures offers a 90% profit split with 1-step/Instant funding evaluation, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step/2-step/Instant funding evaluation. Top One Futures supports 3 trading platforms and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) supports 1. Top One Futures has a trader rating of 4.8/5 compared to Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, Top One Futures or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Compare the latest pricing for both firms on their respective account pages.

Which has better payout terms, Top One Futures or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Top One Futures pays out daily with a minimum of $500, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) pays out on demand with no published minimum for that selected account. Top One Futures requires 1 trading day for the first payout, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) does not publish a waiting period before the first payout.

Can I use trading bots with Top One Futures and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Top One Futures does not allow trading bots, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) allows trading bots under published conditions. On VPNs, Top One Futures does not publish a VPN policy and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) permits VPN use under published conditions.

Top One Futures vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) — quick answer

Top One Futures vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step, Instant funding vs 1-step, 2-step, Instant funding), payout cadence for the selected accounts (Daily vs On demand), platforms, and true challenge cost. Top One Futures offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%). Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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