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3.4
CEO / FounderMichael Patak
CountryUnited States
Founded2012
Age14 years
News trading
Allowed across all phases
Max funded
5 accounts
Account types
Evaluation

Trader reviews of Topstep

Read 91 published reviews. The latest review was published .

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B8.8/10
Based on 91 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
67
4
21
3
3
2
0
1
0
Category Averages
Customer Care
8.5/10B
Trading Rules
9.1/10A
User Experience
8.7/10B
Payout Process
8.7/10B
97% of 91 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,000114
$150,00026
$100,00013
$25,0003
Account Types
No Activation Fee Path87
Standard Path66
Labs 25K Static Combine3
91–91 of 91 Reviews
What people love
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Rated 4.8 out of 5
B
Brian Carr
Standard Path $50,000No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for topstep

Review

I’ve had a genuinely positive experience with Topstep and it has honestly been the best prop firm experience I’ve had so far. Since June 2025, I’ve passed over 25 combines and received around 8 payouts through Topstep — more success than I’ve had with any other prop firm. That consistency alone says a lot about the platform and how trader-friendly it feels. One thing I especially prefer is the Standard account path. The low barrier to entry at only $50 makes it accessible, and I really like that you have up to 30 days to pay the activation fee after passing. That flexibility helps traders focus on performance first instead of feeling pressured upfront. What also stands out is the professionalism and transparency of the company. The rules are straightforward, payouts have been smooth in my experience, and the overall environment feels built around long-term traders rather than hype. Their risk management structure encourages discipline while still allowing traders room to grow, which is important if you actually trade consistently every day. No prop firm is perfect, but based on my personal experience, Topstep has earned its reputation and continues to be one of the firms I trust most in the futures prop space.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

$15,332

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Strong Reputation

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Easy Platform & Dashboard

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm

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Profit Target / Drawdown
$3,000 / $2,000
Drawdown Type
EOD
Daily Loss Limit
$1,000
Max Contract Size
2
News Trading
Allowed
Minimum Days to Pass
5 days
Minimum Days for Payout
N/A

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