Topstep

One-step · futures prop firm

In business: 16 yearssince 2010
Trustpilot: 3.614,841 reviews on Trustpilot
Entry fee (50k): $95

57 / 100

Visit firmFigures checked 2026-09-25

Summary

Topstep is a futures prop firm with a one-step evaluation, in business since 2010. The $50k account costs $95; its 6% profit target is 1.5 times the 4% max drawdown (trailing, end of day), with no daily loss limit. On payouts, you keep 90% of the profit and the first payout is capped at $2,000. On Trustpilot it rates 3.6 from 14,841 reviews, and its PFT Scout Score is 57 of 100.

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Trustpilot: 3.6 from 14,841 reviews (checked 2026-09-24). Read reviews on Trustpilot

PFT Scout Score

57 / 100

Rules: 56
Payouts: 55
Track record: 99
Reputation: 17
Transparency: 29

Not published by the firm, counted as neutral: Minimum trading days, Payout cycle.

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Firm overview

Chicago-based futures firm running the Trading Combine evaluation, followed by an Express Funded Account and, for a small share of traders, a live funded account.

Evaluation model: One-step
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop, checked 2026-09-25
Founded: 2010
About page: "2010 Founding of Patak Trading Partners, the beginning of what became Topstep"; the Topstep Trader evaluation launched in 2012.
Source: www.topstep.com/about-us
Platforms: TopstepX
Quantower
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop, checked 2026-09-25
Notes: The daily loss limit is optional: the $95 above is the account without it, adding it lowers the price to $85. A separate Standard path costs $49 per month plus a $149 activation fee once funded.
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop, checked 2026-09-25

Instruments and assets

Asset classes: Futures

Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop, checked 2026-09-25

Firm rules

News trading: Allowed
Hold over weekend: Not allowed

Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop, checked 2026-09-25

Challenges

Trading Combine Standard · 50k One-step

Evaluation fee: $49 / month
Activation fee: $149
Profit target: $3,000
Max drawdown: $2,000
Drawdown type: Trailing (end of day)
Minimum trading days: 2
Max payout: $2,000

Lower monthly fee with a $149 activation fee once passed; no daily loss limit unless the Responsible Trading Advantage is added. Per request on the Express Funded Account, Standard path; 50% of balance at most. The Consistency path allows more.

Source: topstep.com/topstep-prop

Trailing (end of day): the loss limit rises with your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down. Open profit during the day does not move it.

Payout policy

Profit split: 90%
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop, checked 2026-09-25
Payout cycle: Payouts 3 to 5 days after the Express Funded Account unlocks
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop, checked 2026-09-25
First payout cap (50k): $2,000
Express Funded Account 50K, Standard path: up to 50% of the balance per request, capped at $2,000 ($3,000 on the Consistency path). Live funded accounts have no dollar cap.
Source: help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284233-topstep-payout-policy
Payout cap, Trading Combine Standard: 50k$2,000
100k$3,000
150k$5,000
Per request on the Express Funded Account, Standard path; 50% of balance at most. The Consistency path allows more.
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop
Payout cap, Trading Combine Standard with Responsible Trading Advantage: 50k$4,000
100k$6,000
150k$10,000
Per request on the Express Funded Account, Standard path, doubled by the daily loss limit (limited-time offer); 50% of balance at most.
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop
Payout cap, Trading Combine No activation fee: 50k$2,000
100k$3,000
150k$5,000
Per request on the Express Funded Account, Standard path; 50% of balance at most. The Consistency path allows more.
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop
Payout cap, Trading Combine No activation fee with Responsible Trading Advantage: 50k$4,000
100k$6,000
150k$10,000
Per request on the Express Funded Account, Standard path, doubled by the daily loss limit (limited-time offer); 50% of balance at most.
Source: www.topstep.com/topstep-prop
Claimed payouts: $1.4B
“$1.4B+ Paid out to prop firm traders ("Total paid all time. Individual results vary.")” Claimed by the firm, not verified by us.
Source: www.topstep.com, checked 2026-09-24

Frequently asked questions

How much does the 50k account cost at Topstep?

The 50k account at Topstep costs $49 per month, plus a $149 activation fee in the Trading Combine Standard program; $49 per month, plus a $149 activation fee in the Trading Combine Standard with Responsible Trading Advantage program; $95 per month, no activation fee in the Trading Combine No activation fee program; $85 per month, no activation fee in the Trading Combine No activation fee with Responsible Trading Advantage program, at list price.

What account sizes does Topstep offer?

Topstep offers 50k, 100k and 150k accounts.

What is the profit split at Topstep?

You keep 90% of the profit, according to Topstep's published terms.

How often does Topstep pay out?

Topstep publishes this payout rhythm: Payouts 3 to 5 days after the Express Funded Account unlocks.

What is the max drawdown at Topstep?

On the 50k account the max drawdown is $2,000 (4%), measured as trailing (end of day). There is no daily loss limit.

Does Topstep allow news trading?

Yes. Topstep's published rules allow news trading.

Can I hold positions over the weekend at Topstep?

No. Topstep's published rules do not allow holding over the weekend.

Which trading platforms does Topstep support?

Topstep lists TopstepX and Quantower.

How long has Topstep been in business?

Topstep has been in business since 2010.

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