Key Rules at a Glance
Max Daily Loss
N/A
varies by account size, scales with available balance
Max Total Loss
N/A
account balance must stay above $0
Profit Target P1
N/A
Profit Target P2
N/A
Payout Split
50%–90%
daily
Min Trading Days
5 days
Time Limit P1
Unlimited
Consistency Rule
Yes
Must earn at least $150 in trading profits per benchmark trading day
Accounts & Pricing
| Account Size | Challenge Price | Daily Loss Limit | Total Loss Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $ | Per-trade trailing | $0 (%) |
| $100,000 | $ | Per-trade trailing | $0 (%) |
| $150,000 | $ | Per-trade trailing | $0 (%) |
Trading Policies
⚠️
News Trading
Prohibited
⚠️
EA / Bots
Not Allowed
⚠️
Copy Trading
Not Allowed
❌
Weekend Holding
Not Allowed
⚠️
Hedging
Not Allowed
⚠️
Free Retry
No
⚠️
Refundable Fee
No
Instruments
futures
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Performance-based capital release structure with 20% initial access scaling to full balance
- Daily payout eligibility after 30 benchmark trading days with up to 90% profit split
- Performance bonus program offering over $250,000 in cash bonuses for consistent traders
- Dynamic risk expansion that adjusts daily loss limits as account balance grows
- Live Funded Account structure designed to help transition from simulated to live trading
❌ Cons
- Must maintain account balance above $0 at all times or forfeit account
- Initial payout split limited to 50% until reaching 30 benchmark trading days
- Account automatically closed if inactive for 90 days
- All positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT daily
- Protective stops required on every open position
Scaling Plan
Account Increase
20%
Frequency
Per milestone
Max Account
N/A
Max Split After Scale
90%
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Disclaimer: This profile is for informational purposes only. Data sourced from https://www.topstep.com/live-funded-account-rules/. Prop firm rules and policies change regularly — always verify current terms before making a purchasing decision. This is not financial advice. Last verified: 2026-03-08.