Trading challenge rules and pricing checked October 27, 2026
The Futures Desk Acquired by Topstep (April 2026)
The Futures Desk has merged into Topstep. Existing TFD evaluation accounts remain active and funded account provisioning continues under the same rules. TFD is no longer accepting new signups, account purchases, or evaluation resets. Active subscriptions without a linked trading account will be auto-canceled before their next renewal date. Support remains available at support@thefuturesdesk.com during the integration.
All payouts are subject to a 90/10 profit split:
This profit split applies to all payouts and is calculated per trader, not per account.
Will continue to receive the prior policy:
Split applies across all accounts per trader (combined total).
As of July 7, 2025, all NEW Trading Combines must be purchased on TopstepX, Topstep's proprietary platform featuring built-in TradingView charts, The Tilt™ Indicator, commission-free trading, and advanced risk management tools. Legacy platforms still available for existing accounts only.
Limited-time offer: doubled payout caps apply only to new Trading Combine purchases with DLL added at checkout during the offer, not earlier or at XFA activation. Both payout paths remain limited to 50% of balance per request. No MINX code or affiliate discount.
| Plan | DLL option | Monthly without / with DLL | Selected monthly | Activation | Reset | Selected XFA caps: Standard / Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K Standard | $49 / $49 | $49/month | $149 | $49 | $2,000 / $3,000 — base caps | |
| $100K Standard | $99 / $99 | $99/month | $149 | $99 | $3,000 / $4,000 — base caps | |
| $150K Standard | $199 / $199 | $199/month | $149 | $199 | $5,000 / $6,000 — base caps | |
| $50K No Activation Fee | $95 / $85 | $95/month | $0 | $95 | $2,000 / $3,000 — base caps | |
| $100K No Activation Fee | $149 / $129 | $149/month | $0 | $149 | $3,000 / $4,000 — base caps | |
| $150K No Activation Fee | $229 / $199 | $229/month | $0 | $229 | $5,000 / $6,000 — base caps |
Activation and published reset fees are unchanged by this Combine add-on. Standard monthly prices are unchanged. No Activation Fee monthly prices fall by $10/$20/$30. DLL pauses the session after liquidation; it is an objective, not a rule violation.
Official verified specifications • 1-Step Trading Combine challenge
| Account Size | Profit Target | Max Loss Limit | Max Contracts | Monthly Fee | Reset Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,000 (6.0%) | $2,000 EOD Trailing | 5 std / 50 micro | $49/month | $49 |
| $100,000 Popular | $6,000 (6.0%) | $3,000 EOD Trailing | 10 std / 100 micro | $99/month | $99 |
| $150,000 | $9,000 (6.0%) | $4,500 EOD Trailing | 15 std / 150 micro | $199/month | $199 |
| $50,000 No Activation Fee | $3,000 | $2,000 EOD Trailing | 5 std / 50 micro | $95/month | $95 |
| $100,000 No Activation Fee | $6,000 | $3,000 EOD Trailing | 10 std / 100 micro | $149/month | $149 |
| $150,000 No Activation Fee | $9,000 | $4,500 EOD Trailing | 15 std / 150 micro | $229/month | $229 |
Trading Days Required: Minimum 2 days, No maximum
No rush – take your time to demonstrate consistent profitability
Express Funded Activation: Standard $149 one-time per XFA; No Activation Fee $0. Purchase paths cannot be changed. Optional DLL reduces No Activation Fee monthly prices by $10/$20/$30 for 50K/100K/150K.
The $149 activation applies to each Standard-path XFA after passing; No Activation Fee plans pay $0.
Three-tier system: Trading Combine → Express Funded → Live Funded
Goal: Hit profit target (6%)
Monthly Fee: Standard $49/$99/$199; No Activation Fee $95/$149/$229
Min Days: 2 trading days
Rules: No default DLL on new TopstepX Combines; optional DLL pauses the session. EOD trailing MLL, 55% Combine consistency target.
Activation: Standard $149 per XFA; No Activation Fee $0
Standard Path: 5 non-consecutive $150+ winning days; caps $2K/$3K/$5K by size, at most 50% balance. Limited-time offer: doubled payout caps apply only to new Trading Combine purchases with DLL added at checkout during the offer, not earlier or at XFA activation.
Consistency Path: 3 trading days with one trade each, 40% target; $3K/$4K/$6K size-specific caps and at most 50% balance. Limited-time offer: doubled payout caps apply only to new Trading Combine purchases with DLL added at checkout during the offer, not earlier or at XFA activation.
Call-up: After 5 total payouts → Live
No Monthly Fees: Free trading
Daily Payouts: After 30 non-consecutive $150+ LFA winning days; XFA days excluded; once per day, $125 minimum, no dollar cap
Access: 100% balance withdrawals
Dynamic Limits: Grow with balance
Futures Only • CME, NYMEX, COMEX, CBOT exchanges
• E-mini S&P 500 (ES, MES)
• NASDAQ 100 (NQ, MNQ)
• Russell 2000 (RTY, M2K)
• Nikkei 225 (NKD)
• Foreign Exchange: 6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 6J, 6S, E7
• Livestock: HE, LE
• Crude Oil (CL, QM)
• Natural Gas (NG, QG)
• Gold
• Silver
• Treasury Futures
• Agricultural Products
Note: Topstep is exclusively a futures prop firm. No Stocks, Options, Forex, or CFDs available.
IMPORTANT: TopstepX mandatory for all new accounts since July 7, 2025
As of July 7, 2025: All NEW Trading Combines must use TopstepX
As of August 1, 2025: All resets must be done on TopstepX
New accounts: TopstepX. Other platform availability: Not confirmed.
Mobile: Tradovate, T4, RTrader Pro, VolFix, MotiveWave
Windows: All platforms
Providers: Rithmic, CQG, TopstepX Proprietary Feed, Wealthcharts
Trading Combine & Express Funded: Level 1 data included
Live Funded: Topstep covers CME data fees (as of July 22, 2025)
Additional Exchanges: NYMEX, COMEX, CBOT require separate subscriptions
Level 2 Data: $39/month (optional)
For Express Funded Accounts lost due to rule violations:
Split applies across all accounts per trader
• Prop-to-Brokerage: US, same day by 12 PM CT, no fee
• Other method-specific processing times: Not confirmed
Founded: Established futures prop trading firm
Trustpilot: 4.3/5 rating with 11,339+ reviews
Specialization: Futures trading only
Innovation: TopstepX proprietary platform (launched 2025)
July 7, 2025: TopstepX becomes mandatory for all new Trading Combines
July 22, 2025: Topstep now covers CME data fees for Live Funded accounts
August 1, 2025: All resets must be done on TopstepX only
September 3, 2025: Back2Funded feature launched
Status: All systems operational as of October 27, 2026
90/10 for new traders • TopstepX • XFA payouts subject to path, size and balance limits
Information may change at any time without notice. Please check the prop firm official website for the most current details.
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