The Trading Combine® (TC) is where you start. Pass it, earn an Express Funded Account® (XFA), take Payouts, build a track record, and work toward a Live Funded Account® (LFA). Each stage has one core rule: protect your account.
Trading Combine®
The Trading Combine® evaluates your skills, discipline, and habits before you’re funded. It requires a monthly subscription.
Objectives:
Reach and maintain the Profit Target
Consistency Target: best trading day must stay below 50% of total profits
Rule:
Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL)
Express Funded Account™ — Standard
Earn this by passing the Trading Combine®. No monthly subscription required.
Objectives:
5 Winning Days of $150 or more (non-consecutive) to request a Payout
Net profit greater than $0 since your last Payout
Follow the Scaling Plan
Rule:
Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit
Express Funded Account™ — Consistency
An alternative XFA path with a different Payout structure. No monthly subscription required.
Objectives:
Trade at least 3 days at 40% consistency to request a Payout
Follow the Scaling Plan
Rule:
Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit
Live Funded Account®
Topstep’s prop firm capital. Called up by the Risk Team after consistent XFA performance.
Objectives:
5 Winning Days of $150 or more
Do not hit or exceed the Daily Loss Limit (DLL) — breaching it deactivates your account for that trading day
Rule:
Do not let your Account Balance reach or go below $0