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Topstep review.

Source-based editorial reviewReference date: 6 Sept 2026

Topstep focuses on futures, rather than spot forex or forex CFDs. Its Trading Combine and progression to funded accounts have specific loss rules and payout requirements. Compare the total subscription and activation costs for your chosen path.

What stands out

  • Futures-specific programme
  • Dedicated TopstepX platform

What to look into

  • Not a forex CFD programme
  • Subscription and activation costs need checking

Platforms & account model

Topstep is listed with TopstepX. Confirm the platform available to your account and country before registering.

This is an evaluation programme, not an ordinary brokerage deposit. Establish whether each stage uses simulated or live trading, what the fee purchases and the conditions required for a reward.

Fees, loss limits & rewards

Record the evaluation fee, reset or subscription charges and any activation cost. Then compare daily loss, maximum loss, trailing drawdown and consistency rules using the exact programme terms. Check when and how a reward can be requested.

Read the drawdown guide

Before buying a challenge

  1. Read the exact programme agreement and prohibited-strategy rules.
  2. Confirm that residents of your country are eligible.
  3. Work through the drawdown calculation, including open losses and reset times.
  4. Keep a dated copy of the terms you accepted.

Sources & review scope

This is a desk review of published product information. We have not independently measured live execution, average spreads or withdrawal times. Product information can change. How we review firms.