Topstep
The original futures prop firm
The most established name in futures prop trading. Strict but transparent rules, a genuinely good education layer, and a payout record going back over a decade.
Our editorial score
Verified Jul 2026
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Topstep discounts the Trading Combine regularly. Check the current offer before you buy.
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Our verdict
Still the safest first account in the industry. You pay a premium for a track record nobody else has, and the end-of-day drawdown is far kinder than the intraday trailing most rivals use.
What we like
- Longest verified payout history in futures prop trading
- End-of-day trailing drawdown — intraday spikes don't tighten your buffer
- First $10,000 of profit is yours at 100%
- Excellent education and performance-coaching content
- Payouts processed in 1–2 business days
What to watch
- $149 activation fee on the Standard Path after you pass
- Monthly subscription is pricier than one-time competitors
- No overnight or weekend positions
The numbers at a glance
- Entry price
- From $49
- Billing
- Monthly subscription
- Profit split
- 100% first $10k, then 90%
- Drawdown
- EOD Trailing
- Payout speed
- 1–2 business days
- Min payout
- $0
- Payout frequency
- On demand
- Activation fee
- $149 (Standard Path)
- Reset fee
- Included in subscription
Account sizes & pricing
Prices before any discount code is applied.
| Account | Price | Profit target | Drawdown | Daily loss | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $49/mo | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | 5 minis |
| $100,000 | $99/mo | $6,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | 10 minis |
| $150,000 | $149/mo | $9,000 | $4,500 | $3,000 | 15 minis |
Trading rules
- Drawdown typeEnd-of-day trailing
- News tradingAllowed
- Overnight holdingNot allowed
- Consistency ruleBest day < 50% of target
- Minimum trading days2 days
- Daily loss limitYes
Platforms & markets
Trading platforms
Markets
Rules were last verified on July 31, 2026. Always confirm on topstep.com before buying — prop firms change terms often.
Topstep — common questions
Yes. Topstep has been operating since 2012 and is the longest-running futures prop firm still paying traders today, with publicly documented payouts.
An end-of-day trailing drawdown. Your maximum loss limit only recalculates on your closing balance, not tick-by-tick, so intraday profit spikes don't permanently tighten your buffer. It stops trailing once it reaches your starting balance.
Yes — your best day must stay under 50% of the profit target. It is one of the most generous consistency requirements in the industry.
Payout requests are typically processed within 1–2 business days once approved.
Ready to start with Topstep?
Topstep discounts the Trading Combine regularly. Check the current offer before you buy.