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Topstep Review

Independent analysis of Topstep's challenge structure, payout speed, and trader outcomes. Trust score and ratings sourced from 1 verified trader reviews.

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OUR TAKE — TOPSTEP
  • 90% profit split — one of the highest in the industry
  • Fast payouts — typically within 7 days
  • Challenge fee refunded on your first payout
  • Stable ruleset — no documented rule changes
  • News trading permitted — no blackout windows during economic releases
PROGRAM:
TRUST SCORE
66
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RATING
4.0 / 5
REVIEWS
1
PROFIT SPLIT
90%
MAX FUNDING
$150,000
MIN COST
$49
PAYOUT DAYS
7d
PASS RATE
28%

TRADING RULES

EVALUATION STEPS
1-phase
DRAWDOWN TYPE
Trailing EOD
MAX DRAWDOWN
10%
DAILY DRAWDOWN
5%
PROFIT TARGET
6%
PAYOUT FREQUENCY
On-demand
WEEKEND HOLDING
Yes
NEWS TRADING
Yes
EA / BOTS ALLOWED
Yes
FEE REFUND
Yes
MARKETS
Futures
PLATFORMS
MT4, MT5
SCALING PLAN
Pass Trading Combine to access Express Funded Account, then advance to Live Funded Account with real capital

ADVANTAGES

  • +Profit split of 90% exceeds the industry average of 84.6%.
  • +Fee refund is available, reducing the financial risk of failing the challenge.
  • +Single-step funding process beats the industry average of 1.7 steps.
  • +Minimum challenge cost of $49 is well below the industry average of $192.20.

WATCH OUT FOR

  • Max funding of $150,000 is significantly below the industry average of $857,757.
  • Overall drawdown of 10% is far stricter than the industry average of 46.7%.
  • Pass rate of 28% means the majority of traders do not successfully complete the evaluation.

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PAYOUT CALCULATOR — 90% SPLIT

GROSS PROFIT
$1,250
YOUR PAYOUT
$1,125
FIRM KEEPS
$125
Based on 5% monthly profit on a $25,000 account at 90% split. For illustration only.

PAYOUT SPEED TREND — LAST 6 MONTHS

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Risk warning: Proprietary trading challenges involve real financial risk. The majority of challenge participants do not pass and lose their entry fee. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This page is for informational and comparison purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always read the firm's full terms and conditions before committing any funds. Full risk warning →

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Trust Score: 66/100 · 90% split
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