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Topstep
FUTURES Prop Firm · Est. 2012 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Topstep is the OG futures prop firm, operating since 2012 with over $13K reviews on Trustpilot. Their Trading Combine starts at just $49/month with a simple 1-step evaluation. The move to their proprietary TopstepX platform has been controversial but they remain one of the most trusted names in futures funding.
4.3
Trustpilot
13,700 reviews
Starting Price
$49
Profit Split
90%
Max Funding
$150,000
Payout Speed
2-5 business days
Challenge Pricing & Rules
| Account | Price | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$50,000 1-Step · No limit | $49/mo | $3,000 (6%) | $1,000 (2%) | $2,000 (4%) | 90% |
$100,000 1-Step · No limit | $99/mo | $6,000 (6%) | $2,000 (2%) | $3,000 (3%) | 90% |
$150,000 1-Step · No limit | $149/mo | $9,000 (6%) | $3,000 (2%) | $4,500 (3%) | 90% |
Trading Platforms
TopstepX
Instruments
Futures (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX)
Trading Rules
News Trading
Allowed
Weekend Holding
Not Allowed
Scaling Plan
Not Allowed
EAs/Bots Allowed
Allowed
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 14+ years in business — longest track record in futures prop trading
- Low starting price at $49/month
- Simple 1-step evaluation with no minimum trading days
- 90% profit split from the start (post-Jan 2026)
- US traders accepted
- Free TradingView charting built into TopstepX
Cons
- TopstepX platform transition caused stability issues in late 2025
- Trailing drawdown can be unforgiving
- Monthly subscription means ongoing cost if you don't pass quickly
- No scaling plan — account size is fixed
- Initial payout limits on Express Funded Accounts