Topstep offers the Trading Combine, Express Funded Account, and Live Funded Account through various trading platforms. We suggest using one of our recommended platforms, NinjaTrader or Quantower, but we also offer additional platform options that may work better depending on the device you use to trade and your personal preferences. The platform you use during the Trading Combine is the same one you’ll use once you earn funding, so choose wisely! 🦉
As of 9/17/2023, it's possible to trade on TradingView again by purchasing a new Tradovate Trading Combine and enabling the TradingView add-on.
The TradingView add-on is available for all Tradovate users. Here is an article on how to get started with the add-on in Tradovate. It's important to note that we will not be offering refunds or platform switches for anyone looking to switch back to TradingView/Tradovate.
✅Give the tips below a look to make sure you select the best platform to fit your needs!
If you select a trading platform that uses the Rithmic Data Feed, you can connect to any other Rithmic-based platform that we currently offer using the same login credentials.
If you use a Mac device for trading, you can select from MotiveWave, Bookmap, or VolFix. Our other supported platforms only work with Windows-based computers. 💻
Keep in mind that all CTS-created accounts created or reset after 3 PM CT will be created the next trading day at 5 PM CT. We recommend signing up or resetting before 2:30 PM CT to make sure your account is created in time.⏰ Topstep's CTS System does not currently include Micro contracts.
Recommended Platforms | Data Feed | Live Funded Account Brokerage | Free in Trading Combine | Free in Live Funded Account | Available on Mobile | Available on Mac |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | YES | NO | NO | NO | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | YES | YES | NO | NO |
Additional Available Platforms | Data Feed | Live Funded Account Brokerage | Free in Trading Combine | Free in Live Funded Account | Available on Mobile | Available on Mac |
CQG | Dorman | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
CTS | Cunningham | YES | YES | YES | NO | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | YES | NO | YES | NO | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | YES | YES | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | NO | NO | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | YES | NO | NO | NO | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | YES | YES | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | NO | YES | |
Rithmic | NinjaTrader Brokerage | NO | NO | NO | NO |