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Trading NQ on TopStep

E-mini Nasdaq 100FuturesCME

Last verified: 2026-03-21 | Official rules page

Yes, NQ (E-mini Nasdaq 100) is available on TopStep. Each tick is worth $5.00, and each full point is worth $20.00. Typical spread is 1 tick. Day trading margin is $500. Use NinjaTrader for the best experience.

NQ Specifications
Full NameE-mini Nasdaq 100
Typefutures
Tick Value$5.00
Point Value$20.00
Typical Spread1 tick
Day Trading Margin$500
ExchangeCME
Trading HoursSun 6:00 PM - Fri 5:00 PM ET (23h/day)
Max Contracts by Account Size

Based on a 10-tick stop loss and using your full daily loss limit.

AccountDaily LossRisk/Trade (10 ticks)Max Contracts
$50,000$1,000$50.00/ct20
$100,000$2,000$50.00/ct40
$150,000$3,000$50.00/ct60
TopStep Rules That Affect NQ
Overnight HoldingMust Flatten
Weekend HoldingNot Allowed
News Tradingallowed
EAs / BotsAllowed

Consistency Rule: No single day > 50% of total profit

You must close all NQ positions before market close. Holding overnight will violate TopStep's rules.

Recommended Platform

For trading NQ on TopStep, we recommend NinjaTrader.

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