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% is well above the industry average of 84.7%, offering traders a superior earnings share.
+Min challenge cost of $49 is well below the industry average of $186.7, making entry highly accessible.
+Single-step funding is better than the industry average of 1.6 steps, streamlining the path to funded status.
+Founded in 2012, Topstep is one of the most established prop firms, providing strong credibility and track record.

−Max funding of $150,000 is far below the industry average of $839,272.7, significantly limiting earning potential.
−Overall drawdown of 10% with trailing EOD type means drawdown limits tighten as profits grow, increasing risk.
−Days to first payout at 7 is slightly above the industry average of 6.5, a minor but notable delay.

+Minimum challenge cost of $39 is well below the industry average of $186.7.
+Days to first payout of 3 is faster than the industry average of 6.5 days.
+Supports 6 asset classes including Forex, Crypto, Metals, Indices, Commodities, and Equities.
+On-demand payouts, weekend holding, news trading, and EA use are all permitted.

−Profit split of 80% is below the industry average of 84.7%.
−Max funding of $300,000 is significantly below the industry average of $839,272.7.
−Overall drawdown of 8% is slightly above the industry average of 7.9%, offering marginally less buffer.

Topstep

Higher trust score (70/100). Faster payouts at 3d. 90% profit split.

FundedElite

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