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Topstep: terms and prices 2026

Topstep in brief

Topstep is a prop firm for trading cME Group futures. Challenges start at $49/mo for a $50K account, with a 90% profit split. Platforms: TopstepX, Quantower.

Monthly subscription plus $149 to activate a funded account. Without activation: $95, $149 and $229 a month.

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Markets and platforms

Markets
CME Group futures
Platforms
TopstepXQuantower

Programs and prices

Trading Combine · 1 step

Price by account size
  • $50K $49
  • $100K $99
  • $150K $199
AccountPriceTargetMax lossDaily limit
$50KCompare →$49/mo$3,000 (6%)$2,000 (4%)Not recorded
$100KCompare →$99/mo$6,000 (6%)$3,000 (3%)Not recorded
$150KCompare →$199/mo$9,000 (6%)$4,500 (3%)Not recorded

Loss type: end-of-day trailing. Payment: monthly subscription. + $149 activation

Source: topstep.com, data as of November 2026. Prices before coupons.

Payouts and split

Split90%
Payouts5 winning days of $150 or more
Max capitalup to 5 funded accounts, max $150K
Bots and EAsYes, no HFT

Trading rules

Trading Combine 1 step

  • Account$100K
  • Profit target6%
  • Max loss3%end-of-day trailing
  • Daily limitNot recorded

Bots and EAs: Yes, no HFT.

Questions about Topstep

How much does a Topstep challenge cost?

From $49/mo for a $50K account (Trading Combine). At $100K: Trading Combine — $99/mo.

What are the rules at Topstep?

For a $100K account: Trading Combine: target 6%, max loss 3% (end-of-day trailing), daily limit Not recorded.

What profit split does Topstep offer?

90%. Payouts: 5 winning days of $150 or more.

Can you trade with bots at Topstep?

Yes, no HFT.

Which platforms can you use at Topstep?

TopstepX, Quantower.

Sources & review notes

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Topstep maximum loss mechanics ↗

Trading Combine · Read

The stated maximum loss amounts are $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 for 50K / 100K / 150K. The limit follows end-of-day gains, locks at the initial balance and is enforced intraday, including unrealized P&L.

This check covers maximum loss mechanics, not fees, payouts or every account stage.

Topstep optional daily loss limit ↗

Trading Combine · Read

The Trading Combine daily loss limit is optional. The listed checkout amounts are $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 for 50K / 100K / 150K. Hitting it suspends trading for the session rather than constituting a rule violation.

The table leaves its numeric daily field unrecorded because the selected checkout option is unknown. Live Funded Account rules differ.