FTMO vs Topstep
Verdict
FTMO wins 6 of 9 measurable categories against Topstep. FTMO has a Trust Score of 91/100; Topstep has 74/100.
Key differences
- Trust Score: FTMO 91/100 vs Topstep 74/100
- Rating: FTMO 4.8/5 vs Topstep 3.6/5
- Profit Split: FTMO 80/20 – 90/10 vs Topstep 90/10
- Max Drawdown: FTMO 10% vs Topstep Trailing
- Daily Drawdown: FTMO 5% vs Topstep Based on account
- Profit Target: FTMO 10% / 5% (2-Step) or 10% (1-Step) vs Topstep $2,000 – $9,000
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | FTMO | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 91/100 | 74/100 |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Profit Split | 80/20 – 90/10 | 90/10 |
| Max Drawdown | 10% | Trailing |
| Daily Drawdown | 5% | Based on account |
| Profit Target | 10% / 5% (2-Step) or 10% (1-Step) | $2,000 – $9,000 |
| Evaluation Steps | 2-Step | 1-Step |
| Starting Price | $155 – $1,080 | $75 one-time ($25K Static) / $49 / $99 / $149 per account tier |
| Payout Frequency | Bi-weekly | Next-day |
| Instant Funding | No | No |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | TopstepX, NinjaTrader, Tradovate |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Futures |
| Scaling Plan | Up to $2M | Available |