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Topstep profile, rules, and trader fit.

Futures traders who want a known brand, structured rules, and a CME-focused path.

TSB Fit Score 82/100 Strong comparison candidate
Max scale $150K Allocation: $150K
External trust 3.5 / 14,323 reviews Trustpilot snapshot
Offer status Check live cost Verify terms
Official terms Visit official firm

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Promo intent Topstep promo code status

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Country check Topstep availability by country

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Rules Understand payout and drawdown rules

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TSB Fit Score

Decision dashboard

The score blends rule clarity, rule pressure, coverage depth, external reputation, and commercial transparency. It is built to answer one practical question: should this firm stay on a trader's shortlist?

Topstep 82/100 Strong comparison candidate
Coverage depth 92
High TSB coverage
Rule clarity 88
Official Topstep help snapshot
Rule pressure 70
$2K MLL
External trust 70
3.5 / 14,323 reviews
Commercial clarity 88
Offer tracked

Quick facts

This profile is built as a decision page, not a promotional landing page. Use it to compare fit, rules, scale, trust, and checkout risk before paying.

Program Futures combine
Risk model Futures combine rules and drawdown buffer
Country US
Max Scale $150K
Max Allocation $150K
Best for Futures traders who want a known brand, structured rules, and a CME-focused path.
Offer note Check live cost / Verify terms
Commercial status Offer tracked - Editorial rank.
External trust 3.5 / 14,323 reviews
TSB Dossier

Topstep decision dossier

A compact map of the fields that usually decide whether a prop firm is actually usable: programs, fees, payout friction, country availability, max scale, and source strength.

Programs 1

Connected program row

Fees Membership, activation, reset, and data terms vary by account

Checkout-sensitive field

Payout XFA payout-path rules

90/10

Availability Verify in United States

United States

Evidence Official terms

Official source connected

Max Scale $150K

Allocation: $150K

Evidence coverage 6 source checks
Mapped

Entity and program map

Futures combine / Futures.

Official source

Rule source

Daily loss: Optional $1K DLL at checkout. Max loss: $2K MLL.

Official source

Payout source

XFA payout-path rules

Check checkout

Fee source

Membership, activation, reset, and data terms vary by account

Verify terms

Country availability

Country restrictions, KYC rules, and payment availability can change. Verify official checkout before paying.

Offer tracked

Commercial status

Editorial rank.

Programs

Topstep program rows

These rows turn the profile into a real comparison page: account size, steps, targets, drawdown, fee status, payout terms, evidence, and the risk note in one place.

Program Market Account Steps Target Drawdown Fee Payout Evidence Risk note
Trading Combine Futures $50K Combine benchmark Trading Combine Profit target plus 50% consistency objective Daily Optional $1K DLL at checkout / Max $2K MLL Membership, activation, reset, and data terms vary by account 90/10
XFA payout-path rules
Official source Official source Topstep is ready for futures comparison: 50K Combine, 2K MLL, optional DLL, 50% consistency objective, and 90/10 payout split context.
Fees & Payouts

Topstep fees and payout dossier

This section is deliberately conservative. Fee, reset, refund, payout, and KYC claims can change at checkout, so the live firm page remains the final source before paying.

Fee watch

Evaluation / challenge fee Live checkout can change faster than SEO pages. Check exact account size and add-ons before paying.
Membership, activation, reset, and data terms vary by account Price watch
Reset or subscription cost Reset fees, activation fees, data fees, and monthly subscriptions should be checked on the official checkout page.
Monthly / reset terms Check checkout
Refund policy Refund terms can depend on passing, payout, account status, KYC, and payment method.
Refund terms Check checkout
Platform and data fees A cheap challenge can become expensive if data, platform, commissions, or spreads are not modeled.
Market data and routing fees Check checkout

Payout watch

Profit split Compare headline split against payout caps, funded-stage rules, and withdrawal restrictions.
90/10 Official source
Payout timing First payout, recurring payout cadence, minimum trading days, and KYC can matter more than headline split.
XFA payout-path rules Official source
Withdrawal friction Withdrawal rules can include consistency, scaling, buffer, minimum days, and forbidden-strategy checks.
Topstep is ready for futures comparison: 50K Combine, 2K MLL, optional DLL, 50% consistency objective, and 90/10 payout split context. Risk note
Payment methods and KYC Payment methods and KYC availability can vary by country and can change without warning.
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Availability

Topstep country availability monitor

Pakistan, Nigeria, Turkey, Belarus, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea are currently flagged as unavailable for Topstep. Treat “no restriction flagged” as a soft warning layer, not a guarantee. This block is built for checkout decisions: restrictions first, verification second, and “no restriction flagged” only as a soft note.

Selected country

🇺🇸 United States

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13 Restricted / unavailable
2 Need checkout verification
42 No restriction flagged
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Unavailable countries

These countries are treated as unavailable in the current TSB profile and should be checked against official terms before checkout.

🇵🇰 PakistanUnavailable in Pakistan

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

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🇳🇬 NigeriaUnavailable in Nigeria

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

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🇹🇷 TurkeyUnavailable in Turkey

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

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🇧🇾 BelarusUnavailable in Belarus

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

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🇨🇺 CubaUnavailable in Cuba

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇮🇶 IraqUnavailable in Iraq

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
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Common trader locations

Fast country checks for Topstep

Use these as quick country checks before checkout. The full tracked country set stays available below without taking over the profile.

🇺🇸 USVerify checkout 🇬🇧 GBNo restriction flagged 🇨🇦 CAVerify checkout 🇦🇺 AUNo restriction flagged 🇦🇪 AENo restriction flagged 🇩🇪 DENo restriction flagged 🇮🇳 INNo restriction flagged 🇵🇰 PKUnavailable 🇧🇩 BDNo restriction flagged 🇸🇬 SGNo restriction flagged 🇲🇾 MYNo restriction flagged 🇵🇭 PHNo restriction flagged 🇮🇩 IDNo restriction flagged 🇹🇭 THNo restriction flagged 🇻🇳 VNNo restriction flagged 🇭🇰 HKNo restriction flagged 🇯🇵 JPNo restriction flagged 🇰🇷 KRNo restriction flagged
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🇺🇸 United StatesVerify in United States

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🇬🇧 United KingdomNo restriction flagged

No restriction is flagged for United Kingdom. Always verify official checkout, KYC, and payment rules before paying.

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🇨🇦 CanadaVerify in Canada

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🇦🇺 AustraliaNo restriction flagged

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🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesNo restriction flagged

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🇶🇦 QatarNo restriction flagged

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🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaNo restriction flagged

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🇰🇼 KuwaitNo restriction flagged

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🇧🇭 BahrainNo restriction flagged

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🇴🇲 OmanNo restriction flagged

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🇩🇪 GermanyNo restriction flagged

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🇮🇳 IndiaNo restriction flagged

No restriction is flagged for India. Always verify official checkout, KYC, and payment rules before paying.

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🇵🇰 PakistanUnavailable in Pakistan

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

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🇧🇩 BangladeshNo restriction flagged

No restriction is flagged for Bangladesh. Always verify official checkout, KYC, and payment rules before paying.

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🇱🇰 Sri LankaNo restriction flagged

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🇳🇵 NepalNo restriction flagged

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🇧🇷 BrazilNo restriction flagged

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🇸🇬 SingaporeNo restriction flagged

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🇲🇾 MalaysiaNo restriction flagged

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🇵🇭 PhilippinesNo restriction flagged

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🇮🇩 IndonesiaNo restriction flagged

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🇹🇭 ThailandNo restriction flagged

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🇻🇳 VietnamNo restriction flagged

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🇭🇰 Hong KongNo restriction flagged

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🇨🇳 ChinaNo restriction flagged

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🇹🇼 TaiwanNo restriction flagged

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🇯🇵 JapanNo restriction flagged

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🇰🇷 South KoreaNo restriction flagged

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🇳🇿 New ZealandNo restriction flagged

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🇿🇦 South AfricaNo restriction flagged

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🇳🇬 NigeriaUnavailable in Nigeria

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

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🇲🇽 MexicoNo restriction flagged

No restriction is flagged for Mexico. Always verify official checkout, KYC, and payment rules before paying.

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🇹🇷 TurkeyUnavailable in Turkey

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

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🇫🇷 FranceNo restriction flagged

No restriction is flagged for France. Always verify official checkout, KYC, and payment rules before paying.

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🇪🇸 SpainNo restriction flagged

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🇮🇹 ItalyNo restriction flagged

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🇳🇱 NetherlandsNo restriction flagged

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🇧🇪 BelgiumNo restriction flagged

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🇨🇭 SwitzerlandNo restriction flagged

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🇮🇪 IrelandNo restriction flagged

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🇸🇪 SwedenNo restriction flagged

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🇳🇴 NorwayNo restriction flagged

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🇩🇰 DenmarkNo restriction flagged

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🇫🇮 FinlandNo restriction flagged

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🇵🇹 PortugalNo restriction flagged

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🇵🇱 PolandNo restriction flagged

No restriction is flagged for Poland. Always verify official checkout, KYC, and payment rules before paying.

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🇨🇿 CzechiaNo restriction flagged

No restriction is flagged for Czechia. Always verify official checkout, KYC, and payment rules before paying.

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🇧🇾 BelarusUnavailable in Belarus

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇨🇺 CubaUnavailable in Cuba

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇮🇶 IraqUnavailable in Iraq

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇮🇷 IranUnavailable in Iran

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇰🇵 North KoreaUnavailable in North Korea

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇱🇧 LebanonUnavailable in Lebanon

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇱🇾 LibyaUnavailable in Libya

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇲🇦 MoroccoUnavailable in Morocco

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇷🇺 RussiaUnavailable in Russia

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms
🇾🇪 YemenUnavailable in Yemen

Official Topstep restricted-country list maps these tracked countries as unavailable for new accounts or service access.

Official restriction sourceOpen terms

Topstep review coverage map

This shows which parts of the profile are already useful for a trader decision and which parts should be confirmed on the official checkout before money moves.

Coverage details 8 checks
Mapped Firm overview

Futures combine for Futures.

Mapped Trading instruments

Futures

Available in profile Platforms

TV, NT, Tradovate

Available in profile Challenge/account types

Trading Combine - $50K Combine benchmark. Max scale: $150K.

Official Topstep help snapshot Rules and drawdown

Daily loss: Optional $1K DLL at checkout. Max loss: $2K MLL.

Payout row available Payout policy

XFA payout-path rules

Verify terms Leverage and commissions

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Verify checkout Restricted countries and payments

Country restrictions, payment methods, refund terms, and KYC rules should be checked before checkout.

External reputation signals

External review data is a confidence signal, not a ranking shortcut. TSB keeps this separate from score, rule fit, and partner status.

Source Trustpilot

Domain: topstep.com

Trust signal 3.5 / 14,323 reviews

External reputation signal is connected.

TSB rule Not part of paid rank

External reviews can raise or lower confidence, but they do not buy a better TSB recommendation.

Topstep challenge rows

These are the rows currently connected to this firm in the TSB challenge comparison layer.

Connected challenge rows 1 rows
Program Account Steps Target Daily Loss Max Loss Split Status Source Risk note
Trading Combine $50K Combine benchmark Trading Combine Profit target plus 50% consistency objective Optional $1K DLL at checkout $2K MLL 90/10 Official Topstep help snapshot Official source Topstep is ready for futures comparison: 50K Combine, 2K MLL, optional DLL, 50% consistency objective, and 90/10 payout split context.

Topstep rules, payouts, and checkout checklist

Competitor pages often bury these details in long reviews. TSB keeps the checklist explicit so a trader can see which operational details change the decision before paying.

  • Confirm the current challenge price, reset fee, and refund terms on the official checkout page.
  • Check daily loss, maximum loss, trailing drawdown, consistency, news, weekend, and prohibited-strategy rules.
  • Check payout timing, minimum trading days, KYC requirements, payout methods, and profit split by account type.
  • Check platform availability, market access, commissions, spreads, data fees, and any regional restrictions.
  • Run the account size through the TSB prop firm calculator before choosing the largest allocation.
Rule Guides

Rules to understand before choosing Topstep

These decision guides connect Topstep back to the wider prop-firm ecosystem, so a trader can compare the rule itself instead of reading this profile in isolation.

trailing drawdown explained Trailing drawdown

Trailing drawdown can move with open or closed equity depending on the firm. The useful question is not whether a firm says "trailing", but when the threshold moves, when it stops, and how it affects payout eligibility.

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daily loss vs max loss Daily loss vs max loss

Daily loss is the short-term guardrail. Maximum loss is the account survival line. A challenge can look cheap until those two limits interact with position size, commissions, spreads, and payout timing.

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prop firm payout rules Payout rules

A high profit split is only useful if the trader can actually withdraw. TSB treats payout timing, caps, buffers, KYC, payment method, and consistency rules as part of the real price.

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prop firm profit split comparison Profit split comparison

Profit split is the most marketable number on a prop firm offer, but it is not the full economics. A lower split with cleaner payout rules can be better than a headline 100% split with tight caps.

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prop firm minimum trading days Minimum trading days

Minimum trading days are not just a pass-speed rule. They can change risk behavior by forcing traders to spread performance across sessions instead of finishing a challenge with one oversized trade.

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TSB take

Why it can fit

Futures traders who want a known brand, structured rules, and a CME-focused path.

Why it can fail

Futures prop rules can be less forgiving if the trader does not track daily drawdown and contract sizing.

Before paying

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Editorial status

High TSB coverage. We separate partner status from recommendation logic.

Potential upside Why traders may shortlist Topstep
  • Covers Futures traders in the TSB prop firm directory.
  • Has at least one connected challenge row for side-by-side rule comparison.
  • Has an external reputation source separated from paid placement.
Risks to verify What can make Topstep a bad fit
  • Futures prop rules can be less forgiving if the trader does not track daily drawdown and contract sizing.
  • Rules can still change, so checkout terms should be verified before paying.
  • Any discount should be treated as secondary to rule fit and payout terms.

Topstep offer status

Offer status is tracked separately from recommendation logic. A discount should never override rule fit.

Offer Discount Status Verification Commercial Terms Note Action
Futures combine cost check Check live cost Verify offer Needs live checkout check Editorial offer watch Editorial link - no paid placement Compare monthly fee, reset cost, payout timing, and your realistic pass rate. Check profile

Topstep alternatives

Use alternatives to compare the same market category, not to chase a random higher allocation. TSB prioritizes overlap in supported markets and review coverage.

Topstep FAQ

Short answers for the search intents around this firm, with rule-sensitive claims kept conservative until the official terms support them.

Is Topstep a good prop firm?

Topstep can be a fit for some traders, but TSB scores it by rule clarity, rule pressure, coverage depth, external trust, and commercial transparency. Use this profile as the decision page, then compare rules side-by-side before paying for a challenge.

What markets does Topstep support?

Topstep is currently listed in the TSB prop firm directory for Futures. Platform and instrument availability should be checked against the official firm page before checkout.

What are the main rules to check before buying Topstep?

Daily loss: Optional $1K DLL at checkout. Max loss: $2K MLL. Traders should also check payout timing, consistency rules, news/weekend restrictions, platform costs, and restricted countries.

Does TSB have a Topstep promo code?

TSB tracks offer status separately from ranking logic. Any available offer should be treated as a bonus, not the reason to choose a firm.

Which countries are restricted for Topstep?

Pakistan, Nigeria, Turkey, Belarus, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Lebanon, Libya are currently flagged as unavailable for Topstep. Restrictions can change, so the official firm checkout and terms should still be verified before paying.

Is Topstep available in United States?

Verify in United States. Country restrictions, KYC rules, and payment availability can change. Verify official checkout before paying. TSB treats country availability as a warning layer, not a guarantee.

Why does this profile mention research status?

TSB shows coverage status so readers can distinguish strong review coverage from lighter comparison coverage.