Topstep
Best for: Disciplined traders who value brand stability, community, and a well-structured evaluation framework.
Topstep is a pioneer in the prop trading space with over a decade of operation. Their Trading Combine structure is well-documented, rules are transparent, and platform support is among the widest in the industry.
Firm Overview
Platforms
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Sierra Chart, Bookmap
Drawdown
Trailing
Pricing
Plans from $49/month. Account sizes: $50K–$150K.
Payouts
Payouts on the 1st and 15th monthly. 90% first $5K then 80% thereafter.
Rules
Daily loss limit. Trailing max drawdown. Consistency rule applies.
Rules Difficulty
Moderate-High
Payout Notes
Payouts on 1st and 15th of each month. 90% on first $5K withdrawn, 80% thereafter.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Established 2012 — proven track record
- Wide platform support
- Transparent rules
- Strong educational community
- 90% profit split on first $5K
Cons
- Consistency rule limits aggressive trading styles
- Trailing max drawdown applies
- Higher effective monthly cost on some tiers
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TPFR Score
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Available Deals
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