Topstep rules
Every trading rule we track for Topstep, per plan: drawdown type and behavior, daily loss limits, consistency rules at the evaluation and funded stages, contract limits, and the day-count requirements that gate passing and payouts. Compiled from Topstep’s public rules pages, not editorial summaries.
Evaluation-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency | Max contracts | Min days | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Combine $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailinglocks at +$2,000 | $1,000breach ends the day | 50% | 5 minis / 50 micros | 2 | none |
| No Activation Fee + RTA $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailing | $1,000breach ends the day | 50% | 5 minis / 50 micros | 2 | none |
| Trading Combine $100,000 | $3,000 EOD trailinglocks at +$3,000 | $2,000breach ends the day | 50% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 2 | none |
| No Activation Fee + RTA $100,000 | $3,000 EOD trailing | $2,000breach ends the day | 50% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 2 | none |
| Standard + RTA $150,000 | $4,500 EOD trailing | $3,000breach ends the day | 50% | 15 minis / 150 micros | 2 | none |
| No Activation Fee + RTA $150,000 | $4,500 EOD trailing | $3,000breach ends the day | 50% | 15 minis / 150 micros | 2 | none |
Funded-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Consistency | Max contracts | First payout after | Payout eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trading Combine $50,000 | same as eval | 40% | XFA follows the Scaling Plan based on current account balance | 5 days5 winning days of $150+ | Split: Not shown |
| No Activation Fee + RTA $50,000 | same as eval | 40% | XFA follows the Scaling Plan based on current account balance | 5 days5 winning days of $150+ | Split: Not shown |
| Trading Combine $100,000 | same as eval | 40% | XFA follows the Scaling Plan based on current account balance | 5 days5 winning days of $150+ | Split: Not shown |
| No Activation Fee + RTA $100,000 | same as eval | 40% | XFA follows the Scaling Plan based on current account balance | 5 days5 winning days of $150+ | Split: Not shown |
| Standard + RTA $150,000 | same as eval | 40% | XFA follows the Scaling Plan based on current account balance | 5 days5 winning days of $150+ | Split: Not shown |
| No Activation Fee + RTA $150,000 | same as eval | 40% | XFA follows the Scaling Plan based on current account balance | 5 days5 winning days of $150+ | Split: Not shown |
Compiled from Topstep’s public rules pages. Firms change rules often; confirm current terms on the firm’s site before purchasing.
Topstep rules FAQ
- Does Topstep have a daily loss limit?
- Yes. Every Topstep plan in our database sets a daily loss limit; the exact dollar amount scales with account size and is listed per plan in the table above.
- How many minimum trading days does Topstep require?
- Topstep requires 2 minimum trading days on every plan we track.
- Is there a time limit on Topstep evaluations?
- No. Topstep evaluations we track have no maximum day count; the evaluation runs until you pass or breach a rule.