The Live Performance Bonus rewards consistently profitable Live Funded Account® (LFA) Traders with over $250,000 in bonus cash. Hit a qualifying profit level by end of day during a calendar month — earn the bonus. One level at a time. One bonus per calendar month. Exclusive to TopstepX.
Bonus Levels
Profit in Live Funded Account | Bonus |
$15,000 | $1,000 |
$20,000 | $5,000 |
$50,000 | $10,000 |
$100,000 | $20,000 |
$200,000 | $40,000 |
$550,000 | $75,000 |
$1,000,000 | $100,000 |
How It Works
One level at a time: You unlock one bonus per calendar month. No skipping or repeating levels.
One bonus per calendar month: If you qualify for multiple levels in a month, only the first available is paid.
End-of-day qualification: Your net P&L at market close must meet or exceed your current level during a month with no prior bonus.
Profits start at $0: Only profits earned inside that Live Funded Account count. Prior balance or profits from Express Funded Account® (XFA) don’t apply.
Payouts don't reduce progress: Bonus progress is based on net Live P&L, even if you've withdrawn funds.
Each level pays once per account: You won't receive the same bonus twice, even if your balance dips and returns.
Account closure resets progress: A new Live Funded Account starts back at Level 1.
No minimum trading required: Qualify at end of any trading day, even if you didn't trade that day.
Receiving Your Bonus
You'll receive an email when you qualify. Bonuses are paid within 1 to 3 business days after the qualifying day. The bonus is added to your account balance and follows the standard Payout process — there is no separate withdrawal option.
FAQ
Can I earn more than 1 bonus in the same month?
Can I earn more than 1 bonus in the same month?
No. Only 1 bonus per calendar month, even if you qualify for multiple levels.
Can I skip levels or repeat a level?
Can I skip levels or repeat a level?
No. Levels must be completed in order. You cannot skip or re-earn a level you've already unlocked.
Do Payouts reduce my bonus progress?
Do Payouts reduce my bonus progress?
No. Bonus progress is based on net profit in your Live Funded Account, even after withdrawals.
What happens if my Live Funded Account is closed?
What happens if my Live Funded Account is closed?
If your Live Funded Account is closed, once you move back to Live you'll start at Level 1.
Can I earn back-to-back bonuses across calendar months?
Can I earn back-to-back bonuses across calendar months?
Yes. If you qualify for the next level in a new calendar month, you can earn it — even if your previous bonus was earned the day before.
What happens after I hit $1 million in profit?
What happens after I hit $1 million in profit?
The program currently caps at Level 7 ($1M profit). If future levels are added, Topstep will notify Traders.
Do profits from before I was called up to Live count?
Do profits from before I was called up to Live count?
No. Bonus progress starts at $0 the moment you enter an LFA — only profits earned inside that account count.
If you're called back up to Live from a Shoulder Tap XFA, your balance is restored to a maximum of your starting balance before you were placed in that XFA.
Do bonus profits reset each month or build over time?
Do bonus profits reset each month or build over time?
They build over time. Your progress carries forward — 1 bonus per calendar month, 1 level at a time, until you hit Level 7.
If I take a loss and recover, can I still qualify for a bonus?
If I take a loss and recover, can I still qualify for a bonus?
Yes. What matters is where your account finishes at end of day. As long as your net profit hits the qualifying level by market close, you're eligible — even if you had a drawdown earlier in the day.
Terms apply. Futures trading may result in loss. See Terms.