The first program under Topstep Labs. A one-time-fee evaluation with $25,000 in buying power and a static Maximum Loss Limit — your drawdown floor never moves, so your effective room grows as your account does.

It's our second Topstep Labs drop, a new evaluation account with $250,000 in buying power - our biggest yet. Structured like our Standard Trading Combines with Daily Loss Limit (DLL), the $250K Freedom Trading Combine has a Profit Target of $15,000 and Max Loss Limit (MLL) of $10,000.

Learn more about how the Scaling Plan works here.

Our third Labs drop! Make $3,000. Do it again. Keep $3,000. The $3K Challenge is a 2 round challenge for $49, one time. Clear the Challenge Round to advance to the Payout Round, pass the Payout Round and earn a fixed $3,000 Payout, paid one time. Then the account closes out.

The $3,000 is a set Payout for finishing the Challenge. It isn't tied to your account balance, and there's no 90/10 split — you keep all $3,000.

You can have up to 5 active Challenges in the Payout Round at one time. That’s separate from the 5 Express Funded Account (XFA) limit. There is no limit on how many Challenges you can have in the Challenge Round.

Make $1,500. Do it again. Keep $1,500. $39, one time. The $1.5K Challenge is a 2-round challenge with no Consistency Target and no Daily Loss Limit — just a static drawdown and a target. Clear the Challenge Round, advance to the Payout Round. Passing the Payout Round earns a fixed $1,500 Payout. Paid once. Then the account closes out.

The $1,500 is a set Payout for finishing the Challenge. It isn't tied to your account balance, and there's no 90/10 split — you keep all $1,500.

You can have up to 5 active Challenges in the Payout Round at one time. That’s separate from the 5 Express Funded Account (XFA) limit. There is no limit on how many Challenges you can have in the Challenge Round.
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*See more information regarding contract limits here.

Make $6,000. Do it again. Keep $6,000. $149, one time. The $6K Challenge is a 2-round challenge with no Consistency Target and no Daily Loss Limit — just a static drawdown and a target. Clear the Challenge Round, advance to the Payout Round. Passing the Payout Round earns a fixed $6,000 Payout. Paid once. Then the account closes out.

The $6,000 is a set Payout for finishing the Challenge. It isn't tied to your account balance, and there's no 90/10 split — you keep all $6,000.

You can buy up to 5 $6K Challenges per Trader. That count covers every $6K Challenge account you own, in either round. Closed accounts still count, so if one closes you can't replace it. $3K and $1.5K Challenges don't count toward the 5.

Our sixth Labs drop. $50,000 in buying power. A static Maximum Loss Limit that never moves. Hit the $4,000 Profit Target. Stay above the floor. Pay once.

Call-up to Live is at the discretion of our Risk team.

Make $1.5K. Do it again. Keep $1.5K. Now with more power. 💪

You told us 2 micros was too small. We heard you. The $1.5K Challenge is back with 10x the buying power: trade up to 2 minis / 20 micros. $99, one time fee.

You can have up to 5 active Challenges in the Payout Round at one time. That's separate from the 5 Express Funded Account® (XFA) limit.

Topstep uses 2 types of drawdown. Here's how each works using the same scenario: a Trader starts with a $25,000 balance and a $1,000 Max Loss Limit, earns $1,000 in profit (balance hits $26,000), then loses $500 (balance ends at $25,500).

Who is eligible to purchase this new offering?
Quantities are limited. Keep an eye on topstep.com/labs for future Labs drops.

I missed out on the $25K Offering. Can I purchase later?

No. Once a Topstep Labs offering is gone, it's gone. Although some Labs ideas graduate into the full Topstep experience, it's not guaranteed. If it happens, we'll let you know!

Will the $25k Static Trading Combine Rebill each month?

No. The $25k Static Trading Combine has a one-time fee — no Rebill, no subscription. Please note, this Trading Combine expires 90 days after purchase. If you haven't passed by then, it will close automatically.

Yes, there are limited quantities available for this purchase. First come first serve. For the $250K Re-release, you may purchase up to 5 accounts.

$499 one-time fee. There is no subscription — you pay once. The Responsible Trading Discount does not apply even though a DLL is automatic.

$25,000 per Payout - our biggest Payout cap yet!

No. This is a one-time purchase. There are no rebills, and no Resets.

All Traders — new and existing — can purchase the $250K Freedom Trading Combine, as long as remaining spots are available.

Yes, this is a separate product and does not replace or affect any existing Trading Combines you may have.

Visit the Topstep Labs page. The $250K Freedom Trading Combine will be displayed as an offer with all the details and a button to purchase if available.

The Live Funded Account will follow our standard Live Funded Account Parameters with a minimum starting balance of $10,000. Your account size will be based on the average of all active, eligible XFAs including any activated from the $250K Freedom Trading Combine(s). Based on the account size, your starting DLL will be set as per. the Dynamic Live Risk Expansion guidelines.

Can I buy more than one?

Yes. There's no cap on how many you can buy, and the Challenge is repeatable — you can buy and run another one. One limit to know: you can only have 5 Challenges in the Payout Round at one time. That's separate from the 5 Express Funded Account® (XFA) limit.
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​Example: if you hold 5 XFAs and 10 Challenges, up to 5 of those Challenges can advance to the Payout Round at once.

Is this a limited time offering?
Yes, this release is limited availability; first come, first serve. There is no limit on how many a single Trader can purchase. Once all spots are sold, it's no longer available for purchase.

Is this a subscription?

No. One-time purchase. No Rebills, no Resets.
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​How does the account move from Challenge Round to Payout Round, and how do you earn a payout?
In the Challenge Round, you trade freely until you hit the $3,000 Profit Target. Once hit, trading is locked for that account and the account status is “passed”. In the dashboard, you will then be able to activate the Payout Round, which will display as a new and separate account. Trade the Payout round the same way, with the same rules. Upon hitting the $3,000 Profit Target, the Payout Round account will be locked for trading, and you’ll see an option to request the $3,000 payout in your dashboard. That’s it!

There may be up to a 15 minute delay from the moment you pass a Challenge Round before the Payout Round account is ready to be activated.

Is there a Payout cap on this account?

There is no Payout cap in this experiment, the Challenge is for a fixed $3,000 Payout, no 90/10 split, paid one time. There will not be a remaining account balance, and the account will be closed upon completion.

What happens if I'm called up to Live?
You can’t be called up to Live solely as a result of trading Challenges. If you are called up to Live as a result of your performance in Express Funded Accounts, your Challenges and Payout Round stay open and eligible.

If I’m already in an LFA, can I still trade the $3K Challenge?

Yes! You can still trade, pass, and activate the Payout round, even if you're in an Live Funded Account.
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If I'm already in a Pro Account, can I still trade the $3K Challenge?

If you're already in a Pro Account, you can still purchase and trade the $3K Challenge in the Challenge Round phase. Passing the Challenge Round doesn't require you to give up your Pro Account, and the new account follows the standard five account Payout Round limit once it's eligible.

What happens if I want a refund?

Our standard Topstep Refund Policies apply.

What are the rules on inactivity?

If there are no trades placed for 30 days, the account will close.

Is there an expiration date?

The account will expire and close after 90 days.

Are there restricted products for the $3K Challenge?

Yes. You cannot trade MHG, MET, MBT, or SIL. Trading during CPI is also restricted to 0. MGC and MCL is limited to 6 micros Learn more here.

How much does it cost?

$39, one time. No Rebills, no Resets.

Can I buy more than one?

Yes, you can purchase up to 5 $1.5K Challenges per Trader. Once you reach that limit, you cannot buy additional $1.5K Challenges, even if some of your accounts have closed.

Yes. In the $1.5K Challenge, you cannot trade MHG, MET, MBT, or SIL. MGC/MCL are limited to 1. Trading during CPI is also restricted to 0. Learn more here.

How does the account move from Challenge Round to Payout Round, and how do you earn a Payout?

In the Challenge Round, you trade freely until you hit the $1,500 Profit Target. Once hit, trading is locked for that account and the account status is "passed". In the dashboard, you will then be able to activate the Payout Round, which will display as a new and separate account. Trade the Payout Round the same way, with the same rules. Upon hitting the $1,500 Profit Target, the Payout Round account will be locked for trading, and you'll see an option to request the $1,500 Payout in your dashboard. That's it!

Is there a Payout cap on the $1.5K Challenge account?

There is no Payout cap in this experiment, the Challenge is for a fixed $1,500 Payout, no 90/10 split, paid one time. There will not be a remaining account balance, and the account will be closed upon completion.

What happens if I'm called up to Live?

You can't be called up to Live solely as a result of trading Challenges. If you are called up to Live as a result of your performance in Express Funded Accounts, your Challenges and Payout Round stay open and eligible.

If I'm already in an LFA, can I still trade the $1.5K Challenge?

Yes! You can still trade, pass, and activate the Payout Round, even if you're in a Live Funded Account.

If I'm already in a Pro Account, can I still trade the $1.5K Challenge?

If you're already in a Pro Account, you can still purchase and trade the $1.5K Challenge in the Challenge Round phase. Passing the Challenge Round doesn't require you to give up your Pro Account, and the new account follows the standard five account Payout Round limit once it's eligible.

What happens if I want a refund?

Our standard Topstep Refund Policies apply.

What are the rules on inactivity?

If there are no trades placed for 30 days, the account will close.

Is there an expiration date?

The account will expire and close after 90 days.

Is this a limited release, and can I buy more than one?

Yes. There are 10,000 units available, first come, first serve. Once they're sold, it's no longer available for purchase. You can buy up to 5 $6K Challenges per Trader. That count covers every $6K Challenge account you own, in either round, and closed accounts still count — if one closes, you can't replace it. $3K and $1.5K Challenges don't count toward the 5.

Are there restricted products for the $6K Challenge?

Regular contract limits are set to 10 micros and 1 mini. Additionally, in the $6K Challenge, you cannot trade MHG, SIL, HG, SL, CL, GC, HO, QM, PL, or RB. Trading during CPI is also restricted to 0. Additionally, MGC and MCL is limited to 6 micros. Learn more here.

How does the account move from Challenge Round to Payout Round, and how do you earn a Payout?

In the Challenge Round, you trade freely until you hit the $6,000 Profit Target. Once hit, trading is locked for that account and the account status is "passed". In the dashboard, you will then be able to activate the Payout Round, which will display as a new and separate account. Trade the Payout Round the same way, with the same rules. Upon hitting the $6,000 Profit Target, the Payout Round account will be locked for trading, and you'll see an option to request the $6,000 Payout in your dashboard. That's it!

👉 There may be up to a 15 minute delay from the moment you pass a Challenge Round before the Payout Round account is ready to be activated.

Is there a Payout cap on the $6K Challenge account?

There is no Payout cap in this experiment, the Challenge is for a fixed $6,000 Payout, no 90/10 split, paid one time. There will not be a remaining account balance, and the account will be closed upon completion.

Does the $6K Challenge lead to a Live Funded Account® (LFA)?

No. There's no path to Live through Challenges alone, and unlike Express Funded Accounts®, how you perform in a Challenge has no effect on your eligibility to be called up. The reward is the one-time $6,000 Payout, then the account closes out.

Can I purchase this in addition to my existing Trading Combine?

Yes. It's a separate product and doesn't replace or affect any Trading Combines, Express Funded Accounts, or Live Funded Accounts you already have — you can trade it alongside them. The 5 account limit on $6K Challenges still applies.

Does this replace the $50K, $100K, or $150K Trading Combines?

No. The $6K Challenge is an additional limited offering under Topstep Labs. It doesn't remove or replace the XFA or the core Trading Combine program, and every existing Trading Combine stays available to purchase separately.

What is the price, and who is eligible to purchase this?

$149, one-time fee. No Resets, no Rebills. All Traders, new and existing, while units remain. You may purchase up to 5 accounts total.

Where do I find the $6K Challenge?

Visit the Topstep Labs page or the Labs page in your dashboard. The $6K Challenge shows up as an offer card with the details and a button to purchase while units last. It's sold only from the Labs page.

What happens if I want a refund?

Our standard Topstep Refund Policies apply.

What are the rules on inactivity?

If there are no trades placed for 30 days, the account will close.

Is there an expiration date?

The account will expire and close after 90 days.

What does "static drawdown" mean, and how is it different from trailing drawdown?

Here's how each works using the same $50K scenario: a Trader starts with a $50,000 balance and a $2,000 Maximum Loss Limit, earns $2,000 in profit (balance hits $52,000), then loses $1,000 (balance ends at $51,000).

Is this a limited release, and can I buy more than one?

Yes. Quantities are limited, first come, first serve. You can buy up to 5 $50K Static Trading Combines per Trader. Closed or failed accounts still count toward the 5, so if one closes, you can't replace it.

​How much does it cost?

$149, one time (subject to taxes). No subscription, no Rebills, no Resets. The Responsible Trading Discount does not apply.

​Who is eligible to purchase this?

All Traders, new and existing, while units remain. You can purchase up to 5 accounts total.

Are there restricted products for the $50K Static Trading Combine?

In the $50K Static Trading Combine, MCL and MGC are set to a max of 25 lots, and CL, GC, HO, QM, RB, MHG, and SIL are set to a max of 2 lots. PL, HG, and SI cannot be traded, which is standard for all Trading Combines. Learn more here.

​Can I purchase this in addition to my existing Trading Combine or funded account?

Yes. You can buy up to five $50K Static Trading Combines no matter how many other Trading Combines you have. Standard limits still apply to how many active Express Funded Accounts you can hold at one time.

How does the 55% Consistency Target work?

Same as other Trading Combines. You need to meet a 55% Consistency Target to pass. See Consistency at Topstep for how it's calculated.

What happens after I pass the $50K Static Trading Combine?

You move to an Express Funded Account® (XFA) with a free activation fee. Pick your path:

Both paths have an $8,000 Payout cap and a $2,000 Maximum Loss Limit (static until first Payout). After your first Payout, the MLL sets to $0.

​Is there a limit on how many Payouts I can take?

No hard cap on the number of Payouts. Our Risk team decides on Live call-ups at its discretion.

​Does the $50K Static Trading Combine lead to a Live Funded Account® (LFA)?

Yes. Like other Trading Combines, it can lead to a Live Funded Account. Sizing mirrors the standard $50K Trading Combine, and our team makes the call-up decision. If you're called up:

Learn more about Scale In Scale Up.

​What instruments can I trade?

The same instruments as the standard $50K Trading Combine. See When and What Products Can I Trade for details.

​Where do I find the $50K Static Trading Combine?

Visit the Topstep Labs page. It shows up as an offer card with the details and a button to purchase while units last.

​What happens if I want a refund?

Our standard Topstep Refund Policies apply.

​What are the rules on inactivity?

If there are no trades placed for 30 days, the account will close.

​Is there an expiration date?

The account will expire and close after 90 days.

What's different about the $1.5K Challenge - Powered Up?

More power. Traders told us 2 micros was too small, so this version has 10x the buying power: up to 2 minis / 20 micros. The price is $99 (was $39). Same $1,500 Profit Target, same $1,500 one-time Payout.

How much does the $1.5K Challenge - Powered Up cost?

$99, one time (plus tax). No Rebills, no Resets. The Responsible Trading Discount does not apply.

Is this a limited release, and can I buy more than one?

Yes. First come, first serve. Once they're gone, they're gone. You can buy up to 5 per Trader.

How does the account move from the Challenge Round to the Payout Round, and how do I earn a Payout?

Hit the $1,500 Profit Target in the Challenge Round. Trading locks and the account shows as "passed." Activate the Payout Round from your dashboard. It shows up as a new, separate account. Trade it with the same rules. Hit $1,500 again and you'll see the option to request your $1,500 Payout in your dashboard.

👉 There may be up to a 15 minute delay from the moment you pass the Challenge Round before the Payout Round account is ready to activate.

​Is there a Payout cap on the $1.5K Challenge - Powered Up?

The Payout is a fixed $1,500, paid one time. No profit split. There is no remaining balance after the Payout, and the account closes.

Does the $1.5K Challenge - Powered Up lead to a Live Funded Account® (LFA)?

No. There's no path to Live through this Challenge. The reward is the one-time $1,500 Payout, then the account closes out.

What are the rules on inactivity?

If no trades are placed for 30 days, the account closes.

Is there an expiration date?

Yes. The account expires and closes after 90 days.

Are there restricted products for the $1.5K Challenge - Powered Up?

Yes, beyond the 2/20 limit: Traders can trade up to 12 contracts of MCL/MGC, 1 contract of CL, GC, HO, QM, RB, MHG, SIL, and 0 of HG, PL, SI. Learn more here.