Topstep — rules, explained
The numbers below are the same dataset PAPA's live compliance engine runs on —
2 programs (1 evaluation), each with its
verification date and sources.
⚠ Prop firms change rules often and promos are constant. Every figure below carries the date we
last verified it — treat your firm dashboard as the final word, and tell us if something moved.
Trading Combine 50K Evaluation
| Profit target(s) | 6% |
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| Daily loss limit | 2% |
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| Max overall loss | 4% (trailing) |
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| Min trading days | 2 |
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| Consistency rule | none |
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50K Combine: $3,000 target (6%), $1,000 daily loss (2%, soft), $2,000 (4%) TRAILING END-OF-DAY max-loss that stops at breakeven when funded. PAPA approximates EOD trailing with its equity-based trail — treat buffers as estimates.
Express Funded 50K (XFA) Funded account
| Profit target(s) | — (funded/instant) |
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| Daily loss limit | none |
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| Max overall loss | 4% (trailing) |
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| Min trading days | — |
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| Consistency rule | 40% best-day rule |
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Max Loss Limit $2,000 (starts at $48,000), trails EOD balance highs and LOCKS exactly at the initial $50,000 once $2,000 of EOD profit is banked; breach is permanent. Payout paths (pick once): 5 Winning Days ($150+ each) OR the Consistency path (best day ≤40% of total profit). 90/10 split, min $125.
Verified 2026-07-12 · source · source