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Topstep vs FundingPips

Rules, drawdown model, fees, and trading conditions compared side by side. Data verified from official sources.

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Topstep

Chicago, USA · est. 2012

Tick-by-tick
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FundingPips

Dubai, UAE · est. 2022

EOD trailing

Topstep vs FundingPips: Full Comparison

Rule
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Topstep
FundingPips logo
FundingPips
Drawdown
Tick-by-tick

Trailing drawdown on CME futures accounts.

EOD trailing

EOD trailing drawdown reported. Verify current model on live site.

Edge
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.

Edge
Varies

Holding through news is OK, but intentional news trading is banned (termination); funded ±5 min profits are voided.

Weekend holding
No

Futures day-trading only — positions auto-flatten daily (~3:10 PM CT); no overnight or weekend holds.

Varies

Allowed in evaluation; funded Master accounts currently must close before Friday's market close.

EAs / bots
Varies

Automation via the TopstepX API only; bans VPS/VPN/remote servers, HFT and SIM-fill-exploit algos.

Varies

EAs only as a trade/risk tool; bans HFT, latency/reverse/long-short arbitrage, tick scalping, copy and gap trading.

Daily loss limit
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4%
Overall loss limit
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8%
Profit split
up to 90%

Futures-only. No crypto instruments available.

up to 90%
Fee refund
No

Subscription-based pricing, not one-time fee.

Yes

Fee refunded on first payout.

Edge
Platforms
NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower
MT4, MT5
Assets
Futures, Indices
Crypto, FX, Indices, Metals, Commodities
Account sizes
$50K, $100K, $150K
$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K
Payout methods
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Crypto, Bank wire

Last verified: 2026-03-20 (Topstep), 2026-05-08 (FundingPips). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.

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Multi-asset prop trading, one account for all markets.

Multi-asset · Hong Kong · Est. 2025

Static 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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