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Topstep: program data and TSB Fit Score

Latest mapped program snapshot (checked Sep 11, 2026): rules, availability, sources, and Fit Score. Verify live terms; use the full review for the editorial verdict.

Markets
CME equity futuresCME foreign-exchange futuresCME and CBOT agricultural futuresNYMEX energy and metals futuresCBOT equity and interest-rate futuresCOMEX metals futuresexchange-traded futures
Platforms
TopstepX
Country
US
External trust
3.6 / 14K+ reviews
Max allocation
$150K
Research example$1.5K Challenge · Multiple sizes
Test your trades against these rules Read the full Topstep review
Profit targetSee programme rulesEvaluation objective
Daily loss limitNo mapped daily limitHard daily stop
Max loss / drawdownSee programme rulesOverall breach limit
Payout timingProgramme-specificWithdrawal cadence
Max scale$150KPublished ceiling

Rule-by-rule evidence

Official terms

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Rule$1.5K Challenge · Multiple sizesDetailsSource
Profit target See programme rules Evaluation objective Official terms
Daily loss limit No mapped daily limit Hard daily stop Official terms
Max loss / drawdown See programme rules Overall breach limit Official terms
Payout timing Programme-specific Withdrawal cadence Official terms
Max scale $150K Published ceiling Official terms
Decision evidence

Why Topstep scores 82/100

Rule clarity, rule pressure, source coverage, external reputation, and commercial transparency — without repeating the profile summary above.

Topstep 82/100 Strong comparison candidate
Coverage depth 92
High TSB coverage
Rule clarity 88
Official source dossier reviewed 2026-09-11
Rule pressure 70
See programme rules
External trust 72
3.6 / 14K+ reviews
Commercial clarity 88
Editorial
Decision facts
Programs5Connected program row
FeesChoose an exact reviewed configurationCheckout-sensitive field
PayoutProgramme-specificUp to 100%
AvailabilityNot listed as restrictedUnited States
EvidenceOfficial termsOfficial source connected
Max Scale$150KAllocation: $150K
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Editorial: No paid placement.
Evidence coverage 6 source checks
Mapped

Entity and program map

Trading Combine · $25K Static Drawdown Trading Combine · $250K Freedom Funded Trading Combine / CME equity futures, CME foreign-exchange futures, CME and CBOT agricultural futures, NYMEX energy and metals futures, CBOT equity and interest-rate futures, COMEX metals futures, exchange-traded futures.

Official source

Rule source

Daily loss: No mapped daily limit. Max loss: See programme rules.

Official source

Payout source

Programme-specific

Check checkout

Fee source

Choose an exact reviewed configuration

Not listed as restricted

Country availability

United States is not listed as restricted in the published firm policy currently tracked by TSB. This is not checkout confirmation; verify KYC, payment, and platform access before paying.

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Commercial status

No paid placement.

Programs

Topstep programs at a glance

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Futures program

$1.5K Challenge Multiple sizes

Official source Official terms
Evaluation
2 steps
Profit target
See programme rules
Loss limits
Daily No mapped daily limit / Max See programme rules
Price
Choose an exact reviewed configuration
Payout path
Up to 100%Programme-specific
Futures program

$250K Freedom Funded Trading Combine Multiple sizes

Official source Official terms
Evaluation
1 step
Profit target
See programme rules
Loss limits
Daily No mapped daily limit / Max See programme rules
Price
Choose an exact reviewed configuration
Payout path
See payout rulesProgramme-specific
Futures program

$25K Static Drawdown Trading Combine Multiple sizes

Official source Official terms
Evaluation
1 step
Profit target
See programme rules
Loss limits
Daily No mapped daily limit / Max See programme rules
Price
Choose an exact reviewed configuration
Payout path
See payout rulesProgramme-specific
Futures program

$3K Challenge Multiple sizes

Official source Official terms
Evaluation
2 steps
Profit target
See programme rules
Loss limits
Daily No mapped daily limit / Max See programme rules
Price
Choose an exact reviewed configuration
Payout path
Up to 100%Programme-specific
Futures program

Trading Combine Multiple sizes

Official source Official terms
Evaluation
1 step
Profit target
See programme rules
Loss limits
Daily No mapped daily limit / Max See programme rules
Price
Choose an exact reviewed configuration
Payout path
Up to 90%Programme-specific
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Fees & Payouts

Topstep fee and payout snapshot

Program row checked . Official program source; confirm live checkout terms for your account size.

Fee watch

Evaluation / challenge fee
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Payout watch

Profit split
Up to 100% Official source
Payout timing
Programme-specific Official source
Availability

Topstep country availability monitor

Pakistan, Nigeria, Turkey, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon are listed as unavailable in the published policy currently tracked for Topstep. A published-policy match is not a completed checkout verification.

Selected country

🇺🇸 United States

Not listed as restricted United States is not listed as restricted in the published firm policy currently tracked by TSB. This is not checkout confirmation; verify KYC, payment, and platform access before paying.

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Unavailable countries

These countries are listed as unavailable in the published policy currently tracked by TSB; confirm current 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 sourceView official terms
🇮🇷 IranUnavailable in Iran

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

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Fast country checks for Topstep

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Evidence

Source coverage and connected programs

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Review coverage

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Firm overview

Trading Combine · $25K Static Drawdown Trading Combine · $250K Freedom Funded Trading Combine for CME equity futures, CME foreign-exchange futures, CME and CBOT agricultural futures, NYMEX energy and metals futures, CBOT equity and interest-rate futures, COMEX metals futures, exchange-traded futures.

Trading instruments

CME equity futures, CME foreign-exchange futures, CME and CBOT agricultural futures, NYMEX energy and metals futures, CBOT equity and interest-rate futures, COMEX metals futures, exchange-traded futures

Platforms

TopstepX

Challenge/account types

$1.5K Challenge - Multiple sizes. Max scale: $150K.

Rules and drawdown

Daily loss: No mapped daily limit. Max loss: See programme rules.

Payout policy

Programme-specific

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Leverage and commissions

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Restricted countries and payments

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

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Connected programs

5 source-backed rows

$1.5K Challenge Multiple sizes
Steps
2 steps
Target
See programme rules
Daily loss
No mapped daily limit
Max loss
See programme rules
Split
Up to 100%
Open official source
$250K Freedom Funded Trading Combine Multiple sizes
Steps
1 step
Target
See programme rules
Daily loss
No mapped daily limit
Max loss
See programme rules
Split
See payout rules
Open official source
$25K Static Drawdown Trading Combine Multiple sizes
Steps
1 step
Target
See programme rules
Daily loss
No mapped daily limit
Max loss
See programme rules
Split
See payout rules
Open official source
$3K Challenge Multiple sizes
Steps
2 steps
Target
See programme rules
Daily loss
No mapped daily limit
Max loss
See programme rules
Split
Up to 100%
Open official source
Trading Combine Multiple sizes
Steps
1 step
Target
See programme rules
Daily loss
No mapped daily limit
Max loss
See programme rules
Split
Up to 90%
Open official source

External reputation signals

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Source coverage 2 checked sources

Trustpilot · 3.6 / 14K+ reviews

Prop Firm Match · 4.5 / 100+ reviews

Primary signal · Trustpilot 3.6 / 14K+ reviews

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Scope & ranking Brand-wide reputation

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Before checkout

The checks that can change the decision

Use this short sequence before paying for Topstep. Each check points to a term that can change the real cost or the chance of a payout.

  1. 01

    Confirm the current challenge price, reset fee, and refund terms on the official checkout page.

  2. 02

    Check daily loss, maximum loss, trailing drawdown, consistency, news, weekend, and prohibited-strategy rules.

  3. 03

    Check payout timing, minimum trading days, KYC requirements, payout methods, and profit split by account type.

  4. 04

    Check platform availability, market access, commissions, spreads, data fees, and any regional restrictions.

  5. 05

    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.

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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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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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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Refundable fee

Refundable fee claims are attractive, but the refund trigger matters. Some refunds depend on passing, receiving a payout, maintaining account status, or following exact checkout terms.

 instant funding vs challenge
Instant funding vs challenge

Instant funding removes the pass-the-challenge step, but it does not remove rules. The tradeoff is usually higher upfront cost, different drawdown, and payout conditions that need careful checking.
Source-backed pros / cons

Topstep program facts: strengths and constraints

$100K Trading Combine, evaluation phase (Global reference). Checked ; the review explains the trade-offs.

Topstep FAQ

Checked . Each answer names its program, phase, account size, region reference, and official source. For interpretation, read the full Topstep review.

What is the profit target for the $100K Trading Combine (evaluation phase)?

For the $100K Trading Combine, evaluation phase (Global reference), the profit target is $6,000. This program field was checked on September 12, 2026 against the official source.

What is the maximum loss limit for the $100K Trading Combine (evaluation phase)?

For the $100K Trading Combine, evaluation phase (Global reference), the maximum loss limit is $3,000 (Trailing end-of-day). This program field was checked on September 12, 2026 against the official source.

How many trading days are required for the $100K Trading Combine (evaluation phase)?

For the $100K Trading Combine, evaluation phase (Global reference), the minimum trading days is 2 trading days. This program field was checked on September 12, 2026 against the official source.

Is the daily loss limit mandatory for the $100K Trading Combine?

For the $100K Trading Combine, evaluation phase (Global reference), the optional daily loss limit is $2,000 at checkout. This program field was checked on September 12, 2026 against the official source.

What is the reward share for the $100K Trading Combine route, Express Funded Account payout stage (Global reference)?

For the $100K Trading Combine route, Express Funded Account payout stage (Global reference), the XFA payout share is 90% of eligible approved rewards. This program field was checked on September 12, 2026 against the official source.

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