How to Pass the Topstep Challenge
To pass the Topstep challenge, reach the $3,000 – $9,000 profit target while never breaching the Trailing maximum drawdown or the Based on account daily loss limit, across a 1-phase evaluation. Once funded you keep 90/10 of profits.
Topstep challenge rules
- Profit target: $3,000 – $9,000
- Max drawdown: Trailing
- Daily loss limit: Based on account
- Evaluation: 1-phase
Steps to pass Topstep
- Know the exact targets. Hit a $3,000 – $9,000 profit target while keeping total losses under Trailing and any single day under Based on account.
- Risk small per trade. Size every position so a bad day can't breach the Based on account daily limit — most passers risk well under 1% per trade.
- Clear the 1-phase evaluation steadily. Reach the $3,000 – $9,000 target over multiple sessions rather than one big trade.
- Follow Topstep's rules. Trading Combine®: single-step evaluation Trailing max loss limit: $2K/$3K/$4.5K by account
- Track and review every trade. Use a trade journal and a drawdown calculator to stay inside the limits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Topstep profit target?
Topstep's evaluation requires a $3,000 – $9,000 profit target while staying within a Trailing maximum drawdown.
Can you fail the Topstep challenge?
Yes — the most common ways to fail are breaching the Trailing max drawdown or the Based on account daily loss limit.
How much does the Topstep challenge cost?
Topstep challenges start from $95 – $229/mo; once funded you keep 90/10 of profits.