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Topstep vs FundedElite

Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.

TOPSTEP DETAILS

MARKETS: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Precious Metals, Equities, Crypto, Futures
PLATFORMS: MT5, TradeLocker

+Profit split of 90% exceeds the average of 83.2% across listed firms.
+Minimum challenge cost of $49 is below the average of $69.4 across listed firms.
+Only 1 evaluation step required, below the average of 1.6 across listed firms.
+Payout window of 3 days is well below the average of 9.6 days across listed firms.

−Max funding of $150,000 is significantly below the average of $310,294.1 across listed firms.
−Overall drawdown of 4% is below the average of 7.9% across listed firms, offering less room.
−Profit target of 6% is below the average of 8.1%, but only one platform (TopstepX) is available.

+Overall drawdown of 8% exceeds the listed firms' average of 7.9%, giving traders slightly more room before breaching.
+Payout window of 3 days is well below the listed firms' average of 9.6 days, meaning faster access to profits.
+Seven tradable markets available, including Forex, Indices, Commodities, Precious Metals, Equities, Crypto, and Futures.
+Weekend holding, news trading, and EA/automated trading are all permitted, offering broad trading flexibility.

−Profit split of 80% is below the listed firms' average of 83.2%, reducing the trader's share of earnings.
−Min challenge cost of $89 is above the listed firms' average of $69.4, making entry more expensive.
−Max funding of $300,000 is below the listed firms' average of $310,294.1, limiting peak capital access.

Topstep

Higher trust score (64/100). Faster payouts (3d). 90% profit split.

FundedElite

Lower trust score (58/100). Faster payouts (3d). 80% profit split.