What is the Topstep consistency rule?
Topstep applies a consistency rule of 55% in the evaluation and None to 40% on the funded account, as of October 31, 2026.
Topstep rules
Every loss limit and trading rule per plan, read on Topstep's own pages on October 31, 2026.
As of October 31, 2026, Topstep uses end of day, 12 of 24 setups have no daily loss limit and a consistency rule applies in the evaluation. News trading is limited, EAs are limited, weekend holding is not allowed.
Loss limits and pass rules per plan
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | Standard path, no DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 55% | None | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | Standard path, no DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 55% | None | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | Standard path, no DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 55% | None | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
| $50K | Standard path, no DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 55% | 40% | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | Standard path, no DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 55% | 40% | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | Standard path, no DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 55% | 40% | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
| $50K | Standard path, with DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | $1,000 | 55% | None | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | Standard path, with DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | $2,000 | 55% | None | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | Standard path, with DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | $3,000 | 55% | None | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
| $50K | Standard path, with DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | $1,000 | 55% | 40% | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | Standard path, with DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | $2,000 | 55% | 40% | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | Standard path, with DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | $3,000 | 55% | 40% | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
No DLL chosen. MLL trails highest end-of-day balance, set to $0 after first payout.
| Size | Setup | Target | Max loss | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency, eval | Consistency, funded | Min days | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | No Activation Fee path, no DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 55% | None | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | No Activation Fee path, no DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 55% | None | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | No Activation Fee path, no DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 55% | None | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
| $50K | No Activation Fee path, no DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | None | 55% | 40% | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | No Activation Fee path, no DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | None | 55% | 40% | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | No Activation Fee path, no DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | None | 55% | 40% | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
| $50K | No Activation Fee path, with DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | $1,000 | 55% | None | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | No Activation Fee path, with DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | $2,000 | 55% | None | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | No Activation Fee path, with DLL, XFA Standard payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | $3,000 | 55% | None | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
| $50K | No Activation Fee path, with DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $3,000 | $2,000 | End of day | $1,000 | 55% | 40% | 2 | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| $100K | No Activation Fee path, with DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $6,000 | $3,000 | End of day | $2,000 | 55% | 40% | 2 | 10 minis / 100 micros |
| $150K | No Activation Fee path, with DLL, XFA Consistency payouts | $9,000 | $4,500 | End of day | $3,000 | 55% | 40% | 2 | 15 minis / 150 micros |
No DLL chosen. MLL trails highest end-of-day balance, set to $0 after first payout.
Source: topstep.com, checked 2026-10-31.
What you may do at Topstep
- News tradingLimitedAllowed, except purposely trading full maximum position size into a scheduled major news event.
- Algos and EAsLimitedAutomated strategies allowed at own risk; sim-fill scalping algorithms and unfair technology prohibited.
- Copy tradingLimitedTrade copier available on Combine and Express accounts, not on Live; coordinated trading with others prohibited.
- Overnight holdingNot allowedAll positions closed by 3:10 PM CT.
- Weekend holdingNot allowedFlat by the Friday close.
- ScalingYesScaling Plan sets contract limit by balance in the Express Funded Account.
Source: help.topstep.com, checked 2026-10-31.
Questions about Topstep rules
What drawdown does Topstep use?
Topstep uses end of day drawdown; 12 of its 24 setups have no daily loss limit. Each plan's exact dollar amounts are in the plan table above.
Does Topstep allow news trading?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Allowed, except purposely trading full maximum position size into a scheduled major news event.
Does Topstep allow EAs and algos?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Automated strategies allowed at own risk; sim-fill scalping algorithms and unfair technology prohibited.
Does Topstep allow copy trading?
With limits, as of October 31, 2026. Trade copier available on Combine and Express accounts, not on Live; coordinated trading with others prohibited.
Does Topstep allow weekend holding?
No, as of October 31, 2026. Flat by the Friday close.
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Rules explained: max drawdown, daily loss limit, consistency rule, news, algos and holding rules.