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Overall rating 80 out of 100, grade B. SmartPropFirm 8.8 out of 10, from 114 verified reviews. Trustpilot 3.6 out of 5
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 114 published reviews. The latest review was published .

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B8.8/10
Based on 114 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
87
4
24
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
8.9/10B
96% of 114 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,000140
$150,00030
$100,00015
$25,0003
Account Types
No Activation Fee Path106
Standard Path79
Labs 25K Static Combine3
21–30 of 114 Reviews
What people love
What people flag
Rated 4.4 out of 5
Thong Pham Van
No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallGreat
B8.8/10

Review for topstep

Review

maan I love topstep, never had an issue with them thankfully!! projectX trading platform is goated!! I like to trade with them! hopefully ill get a big payout soon!!!!!!!

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

4000+

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.4 out of 5
Alexandre Almeida
Standard Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallGreat
B8.8/10

Review for topstep

Review

The Topstep 50K Standard is a legitimate, battle-tested program that pays traders who can navigate its rules. It rewards disciplined, consistent risk management more than aggressive or high-variance styles. The evaluation is passable for skilled traders, but the combination of ongoing monthly costs, activation fee, real-time trailing drawdown, consistency requirements, and post-payout MLL lock makes it one of the more expensive and restrictive paths to sustained funded trading. It suits traders who value the firm’s longevity, clear structure, and (remote) Live opportunity, and who are prepared to treat the account as a rules-driven process rather than a high-ceiling opportunity. Newer firms with one-time fees, softer drawdowns, or higher early payout flexibility will often feel more attractive for cost-conscious or aggressive traders.

Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Strong Reputation

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard

Concerns

Expensive

Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.4 out of 5
Luc Tebbens
Standard Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallGreat
B8.8/10

Review for topstep

Review

Very good experience overall. I've been with topstep for a long time, also in the months it wasn't going well with the platform. But they did resolve things pretty well, so in my opinion it's a trustworthy firm.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

426

Payout Evidence
Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Great Support

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Eryka Emmanuelle Monteclaro
No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.3/10

Review for topstep

Review

My journey with Topstep has been a great experience so far. As someone who's still learning, the platform gave me the structure and discipline I needed to improve my trading. I like that it encourages proper risk management instead of just chasing profits. The rules are clear, the dashboard is easy to use, and the overall process feels fair. It's helped me become more patient and confident with my decisions. If you're serious about growing as a trader, I think Topstep is definitely worth trying.

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
shubham Aditya
Standard Path $50,000Standard Path $100,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for topstep

Review

probably the most reliable firm and been here for the longest never have any issues great rules and account topstepx platform is great as well

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

5000

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Mike Inspire
No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A9.3/10

Review for topstep

Review

Had an overall great experience so far, enjoyed and understood the clear rules and trading behaviors. I love the TopStepX platform definitely the best to trade on. Only thing that was a bit annoying was the withdrawal process, not sure if its improved since, but it took a few days and others pay almost instantly. So that was my only negative thought. Besides that I can see why they remained on top for so long, and will continue to keep this firm as one of my top 3.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

$1,077

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
B
8.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Slow, Inconsistent, or Denied Payouts

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.2 out of 5
Seddriek Parker
Standard Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallGreat
B8.3/10

Review for topstep

Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Topstep is one of the most trustworthy futures prop firms. The rules are clear, payouts are reliable, and the platform is great for disciplined traders. Definitely one of my top recommendations.

Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
C
7.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Surya Bhattarai
Standard Path $50,000No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for topstep

Review

I've been trading with Topstep for about a year, and my experience has been excellent from the beginning. Throughout that time, I haven't had any issues with the platform, support, or overall service. What I appreciate most is that the trading rules are clear, fair, and trader-friendly. They encourage good risk management while still giving traders the flexibility to succeed. Everything is well organized, and the platform has been reliable throughout my trading journey. The customer support team has also been responsive and professional whenever I've had questions. Their communication and willingness to help make the overall experience even better. Overall, Topstep has been a trustworthy and professional prop firm in my experience. I really like the way they operate and the supportive environment they provide for traders. I would definitely recommend Topstep to anyone looking for a reliable prop firm with fair rules and a solid reputation. Keep up the great work, Topstep!

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

6500

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
10.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
10.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Ammaar Syed
No Activation Fee Path $50,000Standard Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified Purchase
OverallExcellent
A9.3/10

Review for topstep

Review

Good firm overall. Fairly competitive pricing especially with the no activation fee DLL accounts. Topstep gets a lot of hate but I still think they're pretty great overall. Only real caveat is the fact that its a recurring monthly payment, so not great if you wanted to take the eval slowly. If you can comfortably pass an eval within 4 weeks, its a great firm. Project X's interface is amazing. Rithmic/Tradesea tried copying it but its not quite there yet. Definitely the most refined user interface all around.

Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Fair & Transparent Rules, Great Support, Good Pricing, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Bryson Sharpe
Standard Path $50,000No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePayout Verified
OverallExcellent
A9.3/10

Review for topstep

Review

Long standing firm. Extremely easy to follow rules, a great firm for beginners and experienced. Customer service is usually extremely fast, payout process can be quicker but I've never had any issues with them paying out.

Reached Payout
Yes
Paid Approx

17,000

Payout Evidence
Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
10.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Great Support, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm

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Features

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

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