TopStep vs FTMO -- here is an objective comparison.
Trust scores:
- -TopStep: 85/100 (Highly Trusted)
- -FTMO: 88/100 (Highly Trusted)
Key differences:
- -Drawdown: TopStep uses trailing eod (floor moves up at end of day), FTMO uses static drawdown
- -Daily loss: TopStep 2% vs FTMO 5%
- -Profit split: TopStep 90-90% vs FTMO 80-90%
- -Evaluation: TopStep 1-step vs FTMO 2-step
- -Cheapest account: TopStep $49 ($50,000) vs FTMO €155 ($10K)
- -Markets: TopStep futures vs FTMO forex, indices, commodities, stocks, crypto
- -Payouts: TopStep Weekly vs FTMO every 14 days
Where TopStep wins:
- -Monthly subscription — cancel anytime ($49-149/mo)
- -100% of first $10K profit, then 90%
- -No minimum trading days
Where FTMO wins:
- -Higher trust score and longer track record
- -Static drawdown (floor never moves up)
- -Wider market access (forex + indices + stocks + crypto)
Verdict: FTMO has the edge on trust and track record, but TopStep may offer better rules or pricing for your specific style. Use Vigil's comparison tool for a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
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