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Topstep

Retail Prop Firm which offers demo funded and live funded futures accounts, as well as a brokerage.

Official Website ↗Firm verified Sep 17, 2026

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Trading Combine

Topstep’s Trading Combine is a simulated futures trading evaluation used to qualify traders for an Express Funded Account. Traders must reach the profit target while remaining within the account’s Maximum Loss Limit and meeting Topstep’s consistency requirements.

Drawdown

eod trailing

Consistency

55%

SizeTargetMax LossDLLMax ContractsPriceActivation
50K$3000$2000None by default; optional DLL available at checkout5 minis / 50 micros$49/month Standard Path or $85/month No Activation Fee Path$149 on Standard Path; none on No Activation Fee Path
100K$6000$2000None by Default; optional DLL available at checkout10 minis / 100 micros$99/month Standard Path or $149 / month No Activation Path$149 on Standard Path
150K$9000$4500None by Default; optional DLL available at checkout15 minis / 150 micros$199 /month Standard Path or No Activation Path$149

Qualifying Days

No minimum number of trading days; consistency rules affect how quickly the evaluation can be completed.

Scaling

None during Trading Combine

Notes

Passing the Trading Combine leads to an Express Funded Account rather than directly to a live brokerage account. Specific targets, loss limits, contract limits, and pricing vary by account size.

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Topstep Express Funded Account - Consistency

Topstep simulated funded account using the Consistency payout path.

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Drawdown

eod trailing

Consistency

40% payout consistency

Payout Split

90/10

Payout Frequency

After payout eligibility is met

SizeMax LossDLLMax ContractsPayout CapMinimum
50K$2,000OptionalScaling plan applies50% of balance, subject to account-size cap$125
100K$3,000OptionalScaling plan applies50% of balance, subject to account-size cap$125
150K$4,500OptionalScaling plan applies50% of balance, subject to account-size cap$125

Qualifying Days

At least 3 trading days

Scaling

Maximum position size scales with current XFA balance.

Notes

Largest winning day must be 40% or less of total net profit in the payout window. Consistency resets after each payout.

Verified Sep 18, 2026
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Topstep Express Funded Account - Standard

Topstep simulated funded account using the Standard payout path after passing the Trading Combine.

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Drawdown

eod trailing

Consistency

None

Payout Split

90/10

Payout Frequency

After 5 winning days

SizeMax LossDLLMax ContractsPayout CapMinimum
50K$2,000OptionalScaling plan applies50% of balance, subject to account-size cap$125
100K$3,000OptionalScaling plan applies50% of balance, subject to account-size cap$125
150K$4,500OptionalScaling plan applies50% of balance, subject to account-size cap$125

Qualifying Days

5 winning days of at least $150 each

Scaling

Maximum position size scales with current XFA balance.

Notes

Starts at a $0 balance. Up to 5 active XFAs may be held. The payout path is selected at activation and cannot later be changed.

Verified Sep 18, 2026

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Topstep Live Funded Account

Topstep live-market account offered through Risk Team call-up after demonstrated funded-account performance.

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Drawdown

other

Consistency

None

Payout Split

90/10

Payout Frequency

Payout access expands with Live winning-day history

SizeDLLMax Contracts
50KStarts at $2,000Starts up to 5 contracts
100KStarts at $3,000Starts up to 10 contracts
150KStarts at $4,500Starts up to 15 contracts

Qualifying Days

Live payout eligibility depends on winning-day history

Scaling

Dynamic Live Risk Expansion adjusts Daily Loss Limit and maximum position size as profits and active trading days grow.

Notes

Live promotion is discretionary and based on the trader’s overall performance and risk history.

Verified Sep 18, 2026

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Payout Changes

Max Payouts have been lowered in 50k Accounts

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Topstep Labs adds $6K Challenge

Topstep Labs added a new $6K Challenge alongside its existing $3K and $1.5K formats, expanding the available challenge structures and associated trading limits.

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