TopStep uses a 1-step evaluation with 2 phases. Here are all the rules you need to know.
Drawdown rules:
- -Type: Trailing EOD (floor moves up at end of day)
- -Max drawdown: 3%
- -Daily loss limit: 2% (calculated on balance)
Profit target:
- -6% to pass ($3,000 on $50,000 account)
Trading restrictions:
- -News trading: Allowed
- -Overnight holding: Not allowed -- must flatten before market close
- -Weekend holding: Not allowed -- must exit before Friday close
- -Expert Advisors: Allowed
- -Copy trading: Not allowed
- -Consistency rule: No single day > 50% of total profit
- -Minimum trading days: None
Account sizes and fees:
- -$50,000: $49 fee, $1,500 max DD, $1,000 daily limit
- -$100,000: $99 fee, $3,000 max DD, $2,000 daily limit
- -$150,000: $149 fee, $4,500 max DD, $3,000 daily limit
Payout structure:
- -Split: 90%-90%
- -Frequency: Weekly
For the complete rule breakdown by account size and phase, see the TopStep rules page. Rules change -- always verify on the official website before starting a challenge.
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