The Trading Combine is a monthly subscription that renews automatically every 30 days from your original sign-up date. There is no time limit for passing. Your subscription remains active until you pass and earn an Express Funded Account, or until you cancel. To check your upcoming rebill date or manage your subscription, click here.
Trading Combine Subscription FAQs
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What does the Trading Combine cost?
What does the Trading Combine cost?
The cost of the Trading Combine (sometimes called our evaluation or test) varies by the account size and the path you choose.
Option 1: Standard Path
$49 Trading Combine® subscription + $149 activation fee when you pass
Lower upfront cost
Best for traders who are learning and working on their strategy.
Option 2: No Activation Fee Path
$109 Trading Combine subscription + no activation fee when you pass
Pay a little more up front, and nothing when you pass.
Best for Traders who are dialed in and can pass in 1-2 attempts.
The Standard path is best for Traders who want to keep monthly costs low while they work on consistency and strategy. You’ll only pay the Activation Fee once you’ve proven you’re ready for funding, making it a budget-friendly way to build skills over time.
The No Activation Fee path is ideal for Traders who have their strategy dialed in and are confident they can pass the Trading Combine in one or two attempts. By paying more upfront, you skip the Activation Fee entirely once funded, saving money overall if you pass quickly.
What payment methods are accepted?
What payment methods are accepted?
You can pay for your Trading Combine with a credit card or debit card.
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
*Prepaid credit cards and gift cards (including Cash App and Venmo cards) may not be valid payment methods. We recommend using a standard credit card or debit card.
All purchases, including Trading Combine fees, Resets, and Activation Fees, must be made using a payment method registered under your own name. Using a card that belongs to a spouse, friend, or any other individual is not permitted and is a violation of our Terms of Use.
How do I cancel my subscription?
How do I cancel my subscription?
To cancel your subscription, go to your Billing page and click the "x" next to the subscription you want to cancel. If you're unsure which subscription ID corresponds to the account you want to cancel, check your Accounts page first to locate it. Once you confirm the cancellation, you'll be prompted to review and agree to the cancellation terms.
For example, in the screenshot above, the Trading Combine account name 50KTC-V2-181429-15166904 corresponds to Subscription ID 149038.
From there, go to your Billing page and click the "x" next to that subscription ID to cancel it:
You'll be prompted to confirm you understand the terms of canceling the subscription next:
Please note that once you cancel in the new Dashboard, the action cannot be undone. There is no option to resubscribe. Additionally, you will no longer be able to purchase a Reset on that subscription.
How long does it take to pass the Trading Combine and earn a Funded Account?
How long does it take to pass the Trading Combine and earn a Funded Account?
You can pass the Trading Combine and earn a Funded Account in as little as 2 days (thanks to the Consistency Target), but there's no set time frame for passing the Trading Combine. Your Trading Combine subscription will renew monthly until you pass and earn the Express Funded Account or cancel your subscription.
What happens to my subscription if I Reset my account or break a rule?
What happens to my subscription if I Reset my account or break a rule?
Your Trading Combine does not automatically close or cancel if you break a rule. If you break a rule (hit the Maximum Loss Limit), that account becomes ineligible for funding until it is Reset, but your subscription rebill date does not change.
Each time your subscription renews, one Reset Credit is added to your Reset Bank based on your account size and path. If you purchase a Reset, your rebill date moves 30 days forward from the date of purchase. Example: rebill is Aug 30, Reset purchased Aug 28, new rebill date becomes Sep 29.
The account will remain ineligible for funding until it is Reset, but you can still trade on it for practice once markets reopen. Your Practice Account is also available.
Can I put my Trading Combine subscription on hold?
Can I put my Trading Combine subscription on hold?
No, a Trading Combine cannot be paused or put on hold due to system limitations. The subscription renews monthly until you pass the Trading Combine and earn your Express Funded Account, or until you decide to cancel.
Since there's no time limit for completing the Trading Combine, you can keep your subscription active while you're away (remember, you'll still be billed monthly), or you can cancel it. If you cancel, any progress on the account will be lost, but you can sign up again when you're ready to trade.
When do I need to pass my Trading Combine to avoid being rebilled again?
When do I need to pass my Trading Combine to avoid being rebilled again?
If you want to avoid being rebilled after you pass your Trading Combine, your Trade Report needs to reflect that you've passed before your Trading Combine subscription rebill date. For example, if your rebill date is on the 5th of each month, you'll need to pass your Trading Combine before the trading day ends on the 4th to avoid being rebilled.
If I pass the Trading Combine but can't pay the Activation Fee right away, will I be rebilled again?
If I pass the Trading Combine but can't pay the Activation Fee right away, will I be rebilled again?
You will not be rebilled for the monthly subscription fee after passing the Trading Combine. Once you pass the Trading Combine, your monthly rebill payments are automatically turned off.
Can I have more than one Trading Combine at a time?
Can I have more than one Trading Combine at a time?
Yes, you can have more than one active Trading Combine at a time. Opening a new Trading Combine will not automatically close any existing ones. There is no limit to how many you can have active simultaneously, but there is a monthly limit on how many you can purchase. You can learn more here.
Always confirm which account you are trading on before placing trades. Topstep is not responsible for trades made on the wrong account.
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