Topstep
MonitoringThe original, most-trusted futures combine — strong reputation, stricter rules.
Firm Overview
Our verdict
Topstep trades reputation and structure for price. If you value a firm that has paid traders for over a decade and clear rules over the cheapest possible eval, it's the safest name here.
Pros
- ✓ Longest track record in futures prop — high trust
- ✓ End-of-day trailing drawdown (more forgiving intraday)
- ✓ Excellent education and trader support
- ✓ Transparent, well-documented rules
Cons
- – Pricier evals than discount-heavy competitors
- – Consistency target before first payout
- – Daily loss limit can end a session early
Topstep account sizes & pricing
| Account | Eval price | Profit target | Max drawdown | Max contracts | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $49 | $3,000 | $2,000 End-of-Day | 6 (60 micro) | Buy |
| $100K | $99 | $6,000 | $4,000 End-of-Day | 11 (110 micro) | Buy |
| $150K | $149 | $9,000 | $6,000 End-of-Day | 17 (170 micro) | Buy |
Prices shown are list prices — Topstep runs periodic promotions.
Topstep at a glance
| Cheapest evaluation | $49 |
| Account sizes | $50K, $100K, $150K |
| Drawdown type | End-of-Day |
| Profit split | 90% to you |
| Minimum payout | No minimum |
| Payout frequency | On demand (after requirements) |
| First payout | ~5 days |
| Activation fee | None |
| Reset fee | $49 |
| Evaluation | 1-step |
| Platforms | TopstepX, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView |
| News trading | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed |
| Consistency rule | Yes |
Figures are verified periodically but firms change terms often — always confirm on the firm's official site before purchasing.
Community reviews
3.4★ · 61 reviews- Megan Ashford★
Disappointed with the whole thing. Strict drawdown, pricey resets, and slow help when I needed it most. Expected far more from a firm this known.
- Ibrahim Diallo★
Spent way more than I earned. Between the subscription and resets it never balanced out. The concept sounds great but the cost grinds you down.
- Henrik Johansen★★★★★
Passed, got funded, and got paid. Three times now. The process is exactly what they advertise and the platform is stable under pressure.
- Rajesh Kapoor★★★★★
Payouts are reliable and that's all I really wanted. The combine was a fair test and I passed knowing I'd earned it. Great firm overall.
- Lindsay Carver★
Far too restrictive for my style. One ordinary losing trade and the daily limit shut me down. The rules left me no room to actually trade.
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