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Topstep #5 ranked
Topstep, launched 2012, ranks #5 of 20 futures firms we track. The cheapest way in is Combine — DLL Add-On 50K at $90.62 all-in; its best value plan, Combine — DLL Add-On 150K, returns about 42.4× its cost on the first payout. Payouts: weekly (5 winning days), 90% split.
01 Active deals
02 Programs
Combine — DLL Add-On
from $90.62 all-in · 50K / 100K / 150K
- EOD trailing drawdown
- Daily loss limit: $1,000 (50K), $2,000 (100K), $3,000 (150K)
- Eval consistency: 55% · min 2 days
- Funded consistency: none
- Monthly billing
Combine — No Activation Fee path
from $101 all-in · 50K / 100K / 150K
- EOD trailing drawdown
- No daily loss limit
- Eval consistency: 55% · min 2 days
- Funded consistency: none
- Monthly billing
Combine — Standard path
from $201 all-in · 50K / 100K / 150K
- EOD trailing drawdown
- No daily loss limit
- Eval consistency: 55% · min 2 days
- Funded consistency: none
- Monthly billing
03 Firm facts
💸 Payouts
- Split
- 90%
- Cadence
- Weekly (5 winning days)
- 50K first payout cap
- $4,000 (Combine — DLL Add-On 50K)
- of Express Funded traders called up to Live in 2025
- 0.71% src
📈 Trading
- Markets
- CME futures
- Drawdown
- EOD
- News trading
- Not yet verified
- Copy trading
- Not yet verified
- Bots / automation
- Not yet verified
- Overnight
- Not yet verified
- Inactivity
- Not yet verified
🏢 Company
- Founder / CEO
- Michael Patak
- HQ
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, US
- Launched
- 2012
- Trustpilot
- ★ 3.7 · 15,050 reviews ↗
- Platforms
- TopstepX, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower
04 Plans & pricing
Adj. ROI = first payout cap × split ÷ all-in. All-in = price with TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA + activation.
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| Firm · plan | Site | Size | Price | All-in | DDT | Target | MLL | Min day | Discount · code | Adj. ROI | Pay day | Max pay | Split | Max fund | Action | |
| Topstep Combine — DLL Add-On 50K | 50K | $90.62 | $90.62 | EOD | $3,000 | $2,000 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 39.7 | 5 | $4,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — No Activation Fee path 50K | 50K | $101 | $101 | EOD | $3,000 | $2,000 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 17.8 | 5 | $2,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — Standard path 50K | 50K | $52 | $201 | EOD | $3,000 | $2,000 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 9 | 5 | $2,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — DLL Add-On 100K | 100K | $137.53 | $137.53 | EOD | $6,000 | $3,000 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 30.9 | 5 | $6,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — No Activation Fee path 100K | 100K | $159 | $159 | EOD | $6,000 | $3,000 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 17 | 5 | $3,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — Standard path 100K | 100K | $106 | $255 | EOD | $6,000 | $3,000 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 10.6 | 5 | $3,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — DLL Add-On 150K | 150K | $212.16 | $212.16 | EOD | $9,000 | $4,500 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 42.4 | 5 | $10,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — No Activation Fee path 150K | 150K | $244 | $244 | EOD | $9,000 | $4,500 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 18.4 | 5 | $5,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
| Topstep Combine — Standard path 150K | 150K | $212 | $361 | EOD | $9,000 | $4,500 | 2 | TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA | 12.5 | 5 | $5,000 | 90% | 5 | |||
Data updated Nov 12, 2026, 5:44 PM EST · prices checked hourly against each firm's site · how we verify. Tick ☐ to compare up to 3. Always confirm at checkout.
| Plan | All-in now | Lowest seen | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combine — DLL Add-On 50K | $90.62 | $90.62 | tracking |
| Combine — No Activation Fee path 50K | $101 | $101 | tracking |
| Combine — Standard path 50K | $201 | $201 | tracking |
| Combine — DLL Add-On 100K | $137.53 | $137.53 | tracking |
| Combine — No Activation Fee path 100K | $159 | $159 | tracking |
| Combine — Standard path 100K | $255 | $255 | tracking |
| Combine — DLL Add-On 150K | $212.16 | $212.16 | tracking |
| Combine — No Activation Fee path 150K | $244 | $244 | tracking |
| Combine — Standard path 150K | $361 | $361 | tracking |
05 Rules & policies
Official rules live in the Topstep help center ↗. We archive it every night and log every edit on the Rule Radar.
06 Timeline
Topstep launches
100%-of-first-$10K split ended for new sign-ups
Two XFA payout paths launched
Per-contract commissions added
XFA payout caps cut up to 60%
#5 in the PropFirmEdge Edge Rankings
07 Country availability
Restricted-country list not yet verified for Topstep. Check the firm's terms before buying.
Restriction lists change and may be incomplete.
08 Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- No daily loss limit on Combine — No Activation Fee path, Combine — Standard path
- End-of-day trailing drawdown available
- 90% profit split
- 14+ years operating
👎 Cons
- Activation fee after passing (up to $149)
- Monthly billing until you pass
- 50K first payout capped at $2,000
09 FAQ
What is the Topstep discount code?
Use code TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA at checkout. It works on every Topstep plan we list.
What is the cheapest Topstep account?
Combine — DLL Add-On 50K at $90.62 all-in (price after code + activation).
Which Topstep plan has the best ROI?
Combine — DLL Add-On 150K: a first payout returns about 42.4× its all-in cost.
Does Topstep charge an activation fee?
Yes on some plans: Combine — Standard path 50K $149, Combine — Standard path 100K $149, Combine — Standard path 150K $149.
What is the Topstep profit target?
50K: $3,000 · 100K: $6,000 · 150K: $9,000
What drawdown does Topstep use?
Combine — DLL Add-On: EOD trailing, $2,000 on 50K; Combine — No Activation Fee path: EOD trailing, $2,000 on 50K; Combine — Standard path: EOD trailing, $2,000 on 50K; Combine — DLL Add-On: EOD trailing, $3,000 on 100K; Combine — No Activation Fee path: EOD trailing, $3,000 on 100K; Combine — Standard path: EOD trailing, $3,000 on 100K.
Does Topstep have a daily loss limit?
It depends on the plan: Combine — DLL Add-On 50K $1,000, Combine — No Activation Fee path 50K None, Combine — Standard path 50K None, Combine — DLL Add-On 100K $2,000, Combine — No Activation Fee path 100K None, Combine — Standard path 100K None, Combine — DLL Add-On 150K $3,000, Combine — No Activation Fee path 150K None, Combine — Standard path 150K None.
Does Topstep have a consistency rule?
Combine — DLL Add-On 50K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — No Activation Fee path 50K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — Standard path 50K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — DLL Add-On 100K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — No Activation Fee path 100K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — Standard path 100K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — DLL Add-On 150K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — No Activation Fee path 150K: eval 55%, funded none; Combine — Standard path 150K: eval 55%, funded none.
How often does Topstep pay out?
Weekly (5 winning days). Profit split: 90%.
How many funded accounts can I have at Topstep?
Up to 5.
Which platforms does Topstep support?
TopstepX, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower.
Can I skip the evaluation at Topstep?
No, every Topstep plan we list requires an evaluation.
10 Recent rule changes
Data updated Nov 12, 2026, 5:44 PM EST. Prices reflect code TS-OTIX5GIOERTDA; confirm at checkout.
Prop firm evaluations are simulated. Most participants do not pass and fees are generally non-refundable. Not financial advice.