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Topstep vs FunderPro
Rules, drawdown model, fees, and trading conditions compared side by side. Data verified from official sources.
Topstep vs FunderPro: Full Comparison
| Rule |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Tick-by-tick Trailing drawdown on CME futures accounts. | Static Balance-based drawdown. 3–5% daily loss (varies by plan), 6–10% overall. Classic plan has no consistency rule. |
| Consistency rule | Yes Best single day must stay ≤50% of the profit target (XFA Consistency Path: 40%). Checked for payouts and advancement. | Varies |
| News trading | Yes Allowed in all phases; only bars entering a full max-size position into scheduled major news. | Varies Allowed in challenges; funded accounts need the paid Swing add-on, otherwise no trades within 2 min of news. |
| Weekend holding | No Futures day-trading only — positions auto-flatten daily (~3:10 PM CT); no overnight or weekend holds. | Varies Only with the paid Swing add-on; otherwise all positions must close by Friday 16:30 EST. |
| EAs / bots | Varies Automation via the TopstepX API only; bans VPS/VPN/remote servers, HFT and SIM-fill-exploit algos. | Varies Bans HFT, latency/hedge/scalping arbitrage, gap exploitation, cross-account copy and third-party EAs you don't own. |
| Daily loss limit | - | 5% |
| Overall loss limit | - | 10% |
| Profit split | up to 90% Futures-only. No crypto instruments available. | 80–90% Standard funded: 80%. Pro accounts: up to 90% on demand. |
| Fee refund | No Subscription-based pricing, not one-time fee. | Varies Classic & One-Phase: full fee credited on your first reward. Pro challenges: not refunded. |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker |
| Assets | Futures, Indices | Crypto, FX, Indices, Metals, Stocks, Commodities |
| Account sizes | $50K, $100K, $150K | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K |
| Payout methods | - | - |
Last verified: 2026-03-20 (Topstep), 2026-05-08 (FunderPro). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
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