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Firm summary
Topstep is one of the longest-running futures prop firms, founded in Chicago in 2012. Its single "Trading Combine" evaluation offers two post-funding paths — Standard and Consistency — plus an Express Funded and Live Funded progression.
Payments & assets
Broker, platform and payment-method details weren't fully captured in this snapshot — Topstep trades through its proprietary TopstepX platform.
Leverage — max contract size
| Account size | Max contracts |
|---|---|
| $50K | 5 minis or 50 micros |
| $100K | 10 minis or 100 micros |
| $150K | 15 minis or 150 micros |
CPI and product-specific restrictions can reduce these limits — since Sept 11, 2026, Combine and Express Funded accounts can't open new GC, SI, HG or PL positions during the 7:25–7:35 AM CT CPI window.
Pick an account size
Topstep bills its Trading Combine as a monthly subscription rather than a one-time fee — pick a size below to see current pricing and payout caps.
Prohibited practices & account rules
Do's and don'ts of sim fills
Topstep prohibits exploiting or manipulating the simulated environment — scalping algorithms, rapid-fire trades, impossible fills or unrealistic stop-loss execution — and may reject profits if abuse is detected.
2% price limit rule
Market participation is blocked when a product is trading within 2% of a price limit, across all levels of Topstep's program.
Copy trading & hedging
Trade copying is only allowed within the same trading environment (Combine ↔ Express Funded). Cross-account hedging is prohibited firm-wide, and Live Funded Accounts can't use the Trade Copier.
Automated strategies & EAs
EAs are allowed, but traders are fully responsible for their setup and performance — bots must follow all trading rules, and TopstepX only supports automation via API access.
VPN rule
VPNs, proxy services, Tor and other identity-masking tools are not permitted.
Inactivity rule
Express Funded Accounts need at least one trade every 30 days to remain open.