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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 85 published reviews. The latest review was published .

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B8.8/10
Based on 85 SPF reviews
Rating Distribution
5
61
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
96% of 85 traders recommend this firm
Account Size
$50,000106
$150,00025
$100,00011
$25,0003
Account Types
No Activation Fee Path83
Standard Path59
Labs 25K Static Combine3
21–30 of 85 Reviews
What people love
What people flag
Rated 5.0 out of 5
W
Wayne Walters
No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for topstep

Review

Topstep is one of the most user friendly props out there. Topstepx platform easy to use, rules very simple. And now having a no activation option makes it among the top props!

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

6000

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

Fair & Transparent Rules

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Strong Reputation, Good Pricing

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.2 out of 5
J
jimmy
No Activation Fee Path $50,000Standard Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallGreat
B8.3/10

Review for topstep

Review

Top step is one of the oldest firms, their rules now are similar to any other firm, only downside is you have to use project X, they dont offer any other platforms to trade with and i like to use Ninja trader or Tradovate to copy all my accounts. So you would need another trade copier service to use with topstep. payouts are fine, no issue.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

13000

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

Strong Reputation

Fair & Transparent Rules, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
S
Surya Bhattarai
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
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
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

6500

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
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 3.9 out of 5
P
Parth Bhatt
Standard Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallAverage
C7.8/10

Review for topstep

Review

Topstep is the reliable firm that you always count on for solid, clean rules and a great platform. They continue to provide excellent services and are widely regarded as the best firm, with almost zero payout denials.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

26000

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
10.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
D
6.0/10
Highlights

Fair & Transparent Rules

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
B
Beni Zamir
No Activation Fee Path $100,000No Activation Fee Path $150,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for topstep

Review

Topstep its my favourite prop firm until today. I am always calm When i am trading with them because i know that my payouts will be approved.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

50000

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
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, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.0 out of 5
N
Nick Crnobrna
No Activation Fee Path $50,000Standard Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallGreat
B8.0/10

Review for topstep

Review

Ive had most of my trading success with Topstep they have been one of my favorite firms over the years they do have great customer support compared to other S-tier firms. The rule changes and account revamps over the past couple months although frustrating still haven't changed my mind about them too much. Accounts are very affordable and the payout caps are still better than most firms. Topstep X is a great platform as well, even though it went through a lot of growing pains at the beginning I would still recommend this firm to any beginner interested in prop firms.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

$41,500.00

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
C
7.0/10
Support
B
8.0/10
UX
B
8.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Great Support

Good Pricing, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
A
Alexandre De Muynck
No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for topstep

Review

Topstep is the platform I started with. It has its own trading platform and it’s easy to use! A great option.

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

Strong Reputation

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Flexible Trading, Easy Platform & Dashboard

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
M
Mishwar Mohamed
Standard Path $50,000No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallExcellent
A10.0/10

Review for topstep

Review

Most O.G best firm I love top step and huge fan of project X Trusted firm way too long in space Despite the fact what people say i will still chose them

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

Strong Reputation

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

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.7 out of 5
A
Amos Richemond
No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallExcellent
A9.3/10

Review for topstep

Review

Topstep is pretty solid, we know they payout. The software is fast so no need to buy a trading view subscription if you don't need it. Was able to get a payout after a great amount of tries, though I love this platform for its great risk management tools. A great way to double down on discipline.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Payout Evidence
Trading
A
9.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Flexible Trading, Strong Reputation

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.4 out of 5
J
Jerry
Standard Path $50,000Standard Path $150,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards system
OverallGreat
B8.8/10

Review for topstep

Review

payouts take up to 3 trading days to be paid out and I have heard it takes longer and they have good trading rules which allow lower prices for example a daily loss limit would put your 50k account price fro 95 to 85 usd for the no activation fee accounts and they have good customer care but they dont have any roles showing in their discord that the person answering your questions is a mod and their cusotmer support in the website takes a whole business day to pick up the ticket which isnt good comparing to other prop firms which connect you to support within maximum 15 minutes but this prop firm has aarguably the best trading platform (projectx) and the best live account by far where you can trade up to 150k real 150k which is genuienly insane no other prop firm offers this and they definetlty have live accounts without a problem because topstep is also a broker which is really good. I have been buying accounts all the way since february last year and I can tell you that they are not as good as they used to be but they can still be good and they are slowly becoming good again I have heard that recently they had 250k accounts which is good and they allow news trading as well which is good and they are also one of the lowest price accounts out there so this firm can be recommended for beginners and intermediates and also experts

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

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Fair & Transparent Rules, Good Pricing, Strong Reputation, Account Scaling, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Poor Support

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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