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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
41–50 of 85 Reviews
What people love
What people flag
Rated 4.7 out of 5
S
Sagar Lanke
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

Overall Good experience my First choice Always Topstep . I got 5 payout from topstep .i m always recommended topstep

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

6700 $ Overall Payout

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
9.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Easy Platform & Dashboard

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

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
A
Akshay Kumar
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 am using TOPSTEP for last 1 year and i have great experience with TOPSTEP. I got my first propfirm payout from TOPSTEP then my confidence build i can also trade and take payouts and build career in trading . Customer support is also good. I have taken multiple payouts from them. TOPSTEPX platform is very easy to use to trade. They gave free reset sometimes. NOW their payout process is also fast , I overall love TOPSTEP.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

4000

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

Strong Reputation

Flexible Trading, Account Scaling, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Great Support, Fair & Transparent Rules, Fast & Consistent Payouts

Concerns

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Q
Qualesha
No Activation Fee Path $150,000No 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

Topstep was the first prop firm since February of 2026 I ever used and got a payout on which was on a 150K account. I 've blown plenty of accounts before and after. But here's the thing with the training modules & topstep videos it definitely gave me a better understanding of what it is to be a prop firm trader. It will be challenging but worth it when you have a realistic plan to whether to retire using this or just to make side income it's all on you & Topstep can definitely do that. The rules are fair and standard, the customer service was amazing may issue was resolved. The feeling that I got when I got my first payout was indescribable my hard very hard work paid off. So even I blew the account afterwards that payout keep my in the game for life. I just wish sometimes they had longer dates on their promos, cheaper activation fees ( I can't tell them what to do but those fees definitely tore a hole in my pocket after awhile) , allow multiple live accounts in general but the live bonus programs that available upon every live transistion makes up for it and maybe a 25K & higher than 150K account. I've seen some as high as 300K but that comes with a lot like 15K profit target/5-7K drawdown, Somebody doing it but if topstep did it who knows what might happen even if they did a promo. I'd be happy to try it!!! Even though they change payouts on occassion, I'd still try because prop firm trading gives the everyday person the ability to learn a great skill, develop themselves personally & make an obnoxious amount of money!!!

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

4470

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

Great Support

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

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.3 out of 5
B
Brandon Lam
Standard Path $50,000Standard Path $150,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallGreat
B8.5/10

Review for topstep

Review

I have traded with Topstep for over 1 year. I have gotten multiple payouts with them and so far they have delivered. They have always paid out. Even though the payouts are nice, their support has been god awful in the past in which it would take days for them to respond. Ever since they started their own platform, ProjectX, things have been going downhill. But lately I have seen that the firm is making changes and are trying to make things right. Once you transition to Live, its a mixed review as you get a huge buffer compared to otherr firm which you start at 0, but topstep only lets you trade one account

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

$5650

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
B
8.0/10
Support
C
7.0/10
UX
A
9.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Poor Support

Limited Instruments or Platform Options, Strict Trading Rules

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
P
Piotr Kornacki
No Activation Fee Path $150,000No Activation Fee Path $100,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallExcellent
A9.5/10

Review for topstep

Review

The most trusted futures prop firm in the industry. Topstep is the gold standard when it comes to futures trading. They have been paying out traders for over a decade, which gives huge peace of mind. The 1-Step Trading Combine is very straightforward, and their daily loss limit actually helps with risk management. Payouts are incredibly fast and reliable. If you want a firm that won't disappear overnight, Topstep is the answer.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

5000

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
9.0/10
Payout
A
9.0/10
Highlights

Strong Reputation

Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 3.9 out of 5
G
Giuseppe Bartoli
No Activation Fee Path $150,000No Activation Fee 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 sadly leaving the 1st place in the prop space in my opinion, too many downgrades lately, still up there on the list but not as good as it used to be. Kept increasing price, only one that add taxes on challange fee and live account downgrade as well as sending people to live way too early.

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

Easy Platform & Dashboard

Strong Reputation, Flexible Trading

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Expensive

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.8 out of 5
G
Gabriel
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

Topstep is the Granddaddy of the prop space. Fantastic rules, fair prices and (now) instant payouts if you're US based. I have never worried about not getting paid or any other shenanigans that other firms play. My only critique would be their marketing on how whatever the latest new change is, is good for the trader, when it's clearly just good for Topstep's bottom line. Just own it Like AJ from Lucid does and say it is what it is to have a sustainable business.

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

Fair & Transparent Rules

Fast & Consistent Payouts, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation

No Concerns

Smooth experience. No issue reported.

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 2.8 out of 5
N
Nicolas Lahoz
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
OverallNot Advised
F5.5/10

Not recommended for topstep

Review

Overall there was a huge shift in topstep as of the last year. It used to be one of the best firms, but randomly all of a sudden payouts took significantly longer, when switching to topstepx platform and it originally came out there were an abundance of issues and while those are primarily fixed my review will be based on my experiences. As well as the payout I received taking a couple days to process which was insanely slow compared to other firms same day payouts. As well as them creating a rule that gave me a hedge violation for something that occurred MONTHS prior to them issuing a penalty WHILE the site was malfunctioning and no one could even trade it. I will say though that the customer care is fast, responsive, and generally very forgiving for issues.

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

$1040

Reviewer-reported total. We verify that a payout was received from this firm, but not the exact total the user received.
Payout Evidence
Trading
F
3.0/10
Support
A
9.0/10
UX
F
5.0/10
Payout
F
5.0/10
Highlights

Great Support

Concerns

Limited Instruments or Platform Options

Confusing or Hidden Rules

Would Recommend?
No, I don't recommend this firm
Rated 3.8 out of 5
L
Lars
No Activation Fee Path $50,000
EvaluationVerified PurchasePurchase verified through our rewards systemPayout VerifiedPayout proof submitted and verified by the SPF team
OverallAverage
C7.5/10

Review for topstep

Review

They were the top one futures firm. They still pretty good but not that outstanding anymore. Pretty similar rules like Tradeify / Lucid. The plans are the same. Topstepx is working again and can be used without any problems. Pretty solid and top 5 firms to Go!

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

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Strong Reputation

Concerns

Limited Scaling

Would Recommend?
Yes, I recommend this firm
Rated 4.3 out of 5
C
cheng boon pin
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
OverallGreat
B8.5/10

Review for topstep

Review

i would say topstep’s rules are simple and direct. Good for those who need clear rules with good platform to trade. i been through times where the platform fails and now they improved a lot. worth a shot for my money!

Reached Payout
YesPayout Verified
Paid Approx

5000

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
C
7.0/10
Payout
A
10.0/10
Highlights

Fast & Consistent Payouts

Fair & Transparent Rules, Easy Platform & Dashboard, Strong Reputation

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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