Overview
Topstep The original. Decade-long track record with strict but predictable rules.
Topstep is the oldest major futures prop firm and remains the most established. Their Trading Combine has the longest track record of consistent payouts. Rules are stricter than newer firms — trailing drawdown, daily loss limit — but the brand reliability is unmatched.
Pricing & Account Sizes
| Account | Profit target | Drawdown | Daily loss limit | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $165/mo |
| $100K | $6,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $325/mo |
| $150K | $9,000 | $4,500 | $3,000 | $375/mo |
Prices and rules subject to change — verify on the firm's site.
Rules — DLL, Drawdown, Scaling
- Drawdown type
- Trailing — end of day
- News policy
- Restricted around news
- Sessions
- Overnight holds allowed
- Min trading days
- 5 days
- Profit split
- 90%
- Max concurrent accounts
- 5
- One-step eval available
- No
- Scaling plan
- Account size and contract count grow with funded milestones.
Trailing maximum drawdown updates at end of day on positive sessions; locks at starting balance after profit target.
Funded accounts have restricted trading windows around major US economic releases.
Overnight allowed but flat-by rules apply on funded accounts.
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Pros
- Longest track record in the space — predictable payouts.
- Comprehensive trader education (Trading Combine includes coaching).
- Funded account portal is the most polished in the industry.
Cons
- Stricter news rules on funded accounts.
- Daily loss limit applies on all account sizes.
- Cap of 5 accounts.
- Pricier monthly fees than newer competitors.
Who Topstep is best for
Traders who prioritize firm stability and predictability over loose rules or aggressive scaling.
Rule Guardian compatibility
Fully supported via Tradovate.
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