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Review for topstep
I have traded with topstep for a few years now. I have to say that this is the number 1 firm when it comes to risk management because of their topstepx platform. You can set maximum daily losses, number of trades, max profit target, and many more. Customer support is pretty good but some times I dealt with quite a bit of delay. I have several payouts and have never been denied a payout. Highly trusted firm in my opinion. Topstep rarely runs deals/ promos but when they do, it's defintely worth buying some accounts.
10,000+
10,000+
Easy Platform & Dashboard
Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading, Fair & Transparent Rules, Good Pricing
Smooth experience. No issue reported.

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Great prop firm, no issues so far. Customer service is really good, rules are fair and easy to follow, payouts are smooth, and the scaling potential is big. Overall just a solid firm to work with.
Easy Platform & Dashboard
Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading
Smooth experience. No issue reported.

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Topstep has been solid for me. The rules make you trade clean, the platform feels smooth, and both of my payouts came through fast with zero issues. It’s one of the few firms that actually feels legit and supportive while you grow as a trader
$2,055
$2,055
Easy Platform & Dashboard
Poor Support

Review for topstep
Overall, it is a solid firm. Their plans and payout caps have degraded over the last two years, but one of their biggest advantages is that they have the largest live amount cap for trading. Also, it is not a trailing drawdown-based account, unlike Lucid and Tradeify, but is based on the equity balance. They have only one type of plan with different account sizes. There are no instant or direct plans, and no daily payout plans. Go for this firm if you want to have a large live account balance and do not want to risk your personal capital.
Strong Reputation
Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard
Poor Support

Review for topstep
I've been trading using Topstep on and off for the last 18 months. Overall a solid beginner firm. They change their rules frequently and their topstep X trading platform hasn't been the most reliable over my time trading with them however it seems like they are trying to keep up with the rest of the industry. Their new areopay option for payouts is excellent as I received my last payout in under 5 minutes from request to bank account. I would still recommend them as a firm to have in your arsenal as a futures trader.
$40,0000
$40,0000
Fast & Consistent Payouts
Flexible Trading
Poor Support
Limited Scaling

Review for topstep
Topstep is the best prop firm currenlty operating in my opinion. Their plans and payout potential are unmatched, their reliability is the best in the space, and they care about costumers. The only negative points are maybe their higher prices compared to some of their competitors, and the fact that you are limited to using their Project X platform without any alternative available.
50000
50000
Strong Reputation
Expensive

Review for topstep
Topstep is the oldest firm of the industry. They have nearly no rules on their accounts. Their pricing are really competive expecially if you had the daily loss limit which I would Highly suggest. They promote a lot consistency and trading like a live account! Lot of propfirm doesnt want you to succeed but TopStep will put everything in place to prone your success. Their platform TopStepX is a real awesome platform. You could manage your risk in anyway you would think (maximum number of trades, trading hours, limit instrument you could trade and the max limit per day that you could manage). TopStep added recently the consistency path which allow you to make payouts each 3 days with a 40% consistency rule. This added with the dailyloss limit will allow you to unlock double the max payout allowed. If you prefer the other path, then there is no consistency but you will need to make 5 days of min 150$ for payout. The payout process is really fast. If you need any help, their customer service respond really fast. If there is any problems with the platform, Topstep makes it right! It is my top 1 firm
5505
5505
Strong Reputation
Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules, Flexible Trading, Good Pricing, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Great Support
Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Review for topstep
The OG Prop firm, I think most people will agree that they are the most trusted name in the space, but i will say over the more recent years, they have not been as innovative as they previously were. besides opening their own Brokerage, their prices have remained somewhat costly with activation fees up until recently where they changed payout caps, requirements and plans to allow for an all-in fee with less potential payout per period. But I have never seen topstep deny a payout for a BS reason unlike some other firms out there. respectfully i have had a good experience with topstep, except for slow customer service, which i can understand due to the fact they have a very large following.
Apox 5-6k. Not recently since the new changes
Apox 5-6k. Not recently since the new changes
Strong Reputation
Easy Platform & Dashboard, Fair & Transparent Rules, Account Scaling
Poor Support
Expensive

Review for topstep
After trying multiple prop firms over the years, I can honestly say that this is one of the most reliable and trustworthy firms currently available on the market. If I'm not mistaken, it is also one of the oldest and most established prop firms in the industry, and that experience clearly shows in every aspect of their business. One of the things that impressed me the most is the transparency. The rules are clearly written, easy to understand, and extremely precise. There are no hidden conditions, misleading clauses, or unpleasant surprises waiting for traders after they start. In an industry where transparency is not always guaranteed, it is refreshing to work with a company that is upfront about everything from the beginning. You always know exactly what is expected of you and what you can expect from them. Another major advantage is the speed of their payouts. In my experience, payout requests have been processed incredibly fast, sometimes within just a few hours. This level of efficiency is rare and demonstrates both professionalism and financial stability. Knowing that your profits will be paid promptly gives you peace of mind and allows you to focus entirely on your trading rather than worrying about withdrawal delays. What also sets this firm apart is its consistency. Many prop firms appear attractive at first but later introduce confusing rule changes or create unnecessary obstacles. With this company, everything has remained straightforward and fair. The rules are transparent, the expectations are realistic, and the entire process feels professional from start to finish. Overall, this prop firm has earned my trust through its transparency, reliability, and exceptional payout speed. It is one of the few companies in the industry that truly delivers what it promises. Whether you are an experienced trader or someone looking for a prop firm for the first time, I would highly recommend giving them a try.
3700+
3700+
Strong Reputation
Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard
Expensive

Review for topstep
been trading w thing since the beginin and stopped in middle and now right back at it bc lucid kinda playin games w pricing
24000
24000
Good Pricing
Great Support, Fair & Transparent Rules, Fast & Consistent Payouts
Limited Instruments or Platform Options
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