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Topstep rules
3 programs. Each page has the full rules for every account size, how the drawdown moves, payouts, and the date every value was checked against Topstep's own pages.
Your odds of passing Topstep| Program | Type | Sizes | Max loss | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Combine (Standard Path) Futures evaluation | Futures evaluation · Futures | $50K–$150K | End-of-day trailing | Rules |
| Trading Combine (No Activation Fee Path) Futures evaluation | Futures evaluation · Futures | $50K–$150K | End-of-day trailing | Rules |
| $25K Static Trading Combine (Topstep Labs) Futures evaluation | Futures evaluation · Futures | $25K | Static | Rules |
Can you trade news at Topstep?
Depends on the account
During Tier 1 news (5 min before to 5 min after) minis are blocked and micros capped on equity index and metals products in Combines and XFAs.
- Window
- 5 min before and after
- Applies to
- Trading Combine, Express Funded (minis blocked, micros capped); Live Funded under $3,000 limited to 1 contract
- In the challenge
- Restricted too
Topstep payout rules
- First payout: XFA Standard: 5 winning days of $150+; XFA Consistency path: 3 trading days, best day <= 40%. Min payout $125.After that: XFA: on request whenever eligible; LFA: one per 5-winning-day cycle, daily after 30 winning days
- First payout: XFA Standard: 5 winning days of $150+ net P&L; XFA Consistency path: 3 trading days with best day <= 40% of net profit. Min payout $125.After that: XFA: on request whenever eligible; LFA: one per 5-winning-day cycle, daily after 30 winning days
Topstep consistency rule
- $25K Static Trading Combine (Topstep Labs)Combine Consistency Target 55%; XFA path Consistency or Standard (trader's choice)
- Trading Combine (No Activation Fee Path)Combine: best day <= 55% of total profit. XFA Consistency path: best day <= 40%.
- Trading Combine (Standard Path)Combine: best day must be <= 55% of total profit (Consistency Target). XFA Consistency path: best day <= 40% of net profit.
FAQ
Topstep rules — common questions
Depends on the account. During Tier 1 news (5 min before to 5 min after) minis are blocked and micros capped on equity index and metals products in Combines and XFAs. Window: 5 min before and after.
90% on every program listed here.
Trading Combine (No Activation Fee Path): XFA Standard: 5 winning days of $150+; XFA Consistency path: 3 trading days, best day <= 40%. Min payout $125.; Trading Combine (Standard Path): XFA Standard: 5 winning days of $150+ net P&L; XFA Consistency path: 3 trading days with best day <= 40% of net profit. Min payout $125.
Yes, on Trading Combine (No Activation Fee Path), Trading Combine (Standard Path).
$25K Static Trading Combine (Topstep Labs): Combine Consistency Target 55%; XFA path Consistency or Standard (trader's choice); Trading Combine (No Activation Fee Path): Combine: best day <= 55% of total profit. XFA Consistency path: best day <= 40%.; Trading Combine (Standard Path): Combine: best day must be <= 55% of total profit (Consistency Target). XFA Consistency path: best day <= 40% of net profit.
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