Topstep
Futures prop firm pioneer since 2012
4.5Prop FirmsMin $49
Topstep is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm focused on US futures (CME / NYMEX / COMEX / CBOT). Operates a "Trading Combine" evaluation followed by a funded account in the firm name. One of the oldest and most reputable futures prop firms.
Pros
- CFTC-relevant futures markets (E-mini, oil, gold, bonds)
- 90% profit split for the first $10,000, 90% after
- Trade on Quantower, NinjaTrader, TradingView or TopstepX
- Consistent payouts — wire to your bank within days
Cons
- Futures only — no forex, no crypto, no equities
- Monthly subscription model rather than one-off fee
- Daily-loss-limit rule trips on overnight gaps
Fees
Monthly Trading Combine subscription: $49 ($50K account), $99 ($100K), $149 ($150K). Funded-account "Express Funding" available after evaluation pass.
Regulation
Topstep is not a regulated broker. Funded traders trade through TopstepX in the firm name; clearing through registered FCMs.
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