Topstep
The Ultimate Trading Experience
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The offer
Trading Combine (No Activation Fee)
Single evaluation phase — pass and get funded
| Account size | Price | Original price |
|---|---|---|
| 50K | $85 | $95 |
| 100K | $129 | $149 |
| 150K | $199 | $229 |
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Rules & restrictions
All programs
These rules apply to every Topstep program.
Numerical rules
Static Max Loss Limit based on highest end-of-day balance (Express); Dynamic Daily Loss Limit that scales with balance (Live)
Standard path: 5 winning days of $150+; Consistency path: 40% consistency target in minimum 3 days
Based on Scaling Plan tied to account balance
Behavioural rules
Contract limits increase with account balance per Scaling Plan
All positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT or product market close, whichever is sooner
What's allowed
Prohibited strategies
The firm
Topstep, founded in 2010 and based in Chicago, offers futures traders a single-step evaluation via its TopstepX platform, with funded accounts up to $150,000 and a 90% profit split. Programs start at $49, and traders can access daily payouts after meeting consistency targets or completing 30 live benchmark days.
Topstep is a futures-only prop firm and brokerage offering a simulated evaluation (Trading Combine) leading to Express Funded Accounts (simulated) and Live Funded Accounts (live markets), plus a separate retail brokerage for personal capital trading.
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Data last updated 13 Aug 2026 · Extraction confidence: medium