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FTMO vs Topstep
Rules, drawdown model, fees, and trading conditions compared side by side. Data verified from official sources.
FTMO vs Topstep — Full Comparison
| Rule |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Tick-by-tick Tick-by-tick trailing drawdown. Floor moves on every intraday equity high. | Tick-by-tick Trailing drawdown on CME futures accounts. |
| Consistency rule | Yes 30% cap: no single day can account for more than 30% of total evaluation profit. | None Edge |
| News trading | Varies | Varies |
| Weekend holding | Varies | No |
| EAs / bots | Yes Edge | Varies |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | — |
| Overall loss limit | 10% | — |
| Profit split | up to 90% Verify current structure on live site. | up to 90% Futures-only. No crypto instruments available. |
| Fee refund | No | No Subscription-based pricing, not one-time fee. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader | NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower |
| Assets | FX, Crypto, Indices, Commodities, Stocks | Futures, Indices |
| Account sizes | $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K | $50K, $100K, $150K |
| Payout methods | Bank wire, Crypto, Skrill, Wise | — |
Last verified: 2026-03-26 (FTMO), 2026-03-20 (Topstep). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
Also consider·VelotradeDesigned for crypto traders.
Not adapted from forex.
Crypto-only · Hong Kong · Founded 2016
EOD trailing drawdownNo consistency ruleNews tradingWeekend holdingAlgo & bot trading24h USDC / USDT payoutsUp to 90% profit split
Up to 90%
profit split
24 hours
payout speed
$5K – $200K
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