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Topstep’s main cost choice is its pricing path. The 50K Standard Trading Combine starts at $49 per month, with a separate activation fee after passing.
The offer, in plain English
Topstep’s main cost choice is its pricing path. The 50K Standard Trading Combine starts at $49 per month, with a separate activation fee after passing.
A failed evaluation does not automatically cancel its subscription. Promo pricing normally covers the first month unless the offer says otherwise.
What matters before you buy
For 50K, compare Standard at $49 per month plus $149 activation with the No Activation Fee path at $95 per month. Your time to pass changes the total.
Compare the account fees
At the published 50K fees, Standard costs $198 for one paid month plus activation; the alternative costs $95. After four paid months, the totals are $345 and $380. These examples exclude resets, tax and optional data.
| Named plan | Entry fee | Billing / access | Activation | Offer and conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K Trading Combine · Standard PathTopstepX | $49Before coupon | RecurringPer 30 days, until passed or cancelled | $149After passing, if activated | Standard activation is charged once per XFA earned after passing; No Activation Fee activation is $0. Base fees exclude tax, optional Level 2 data, separately purchased resets and trading commissions.Reset: $49Official source ↗ |
| 50K Trading Combine · No Activation Fee PathTopstepX | $95Before coupon | RecurringPer 30 days, until passed or cancelled | $0 | Standard activation is charged once per XFA earned after passing; No Activation Fee activation is $0. Base fees exclude tax, optional Level 2 data, separately purchased resets and trading commissions.Reset: $95Official source ↗ |
See 4 more plan configurations and account sizes
| Named plan | Entry fee | Billing / access | Activation | Offer and conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100K Trading Combine · Standard PathTopstepX | $99Before coupon | RecurringPer 30 days, until passed or cancelled | $149After passing, if activated | Standard activation is charged once per XFA earned after passing; No Activation Fee activation is $0. Base fees exclude tax, optional Level 2 data, separately purchased resets and trading commissions.Reset: $99Official source ↗ |
| 100K Trading Combine · No Activation Fee PathTopstepX | $149Before coupon | RecurringPer 30 days, until passed or cancelled | $0 | Standard activation is charged once per XFA earned after passing; No Activation Fee activation is $0. Base fees exclude tax, optional Level 2 data, separately purchased resets and trading commissions.Reset: $149Official source ↗ |
| 150K Trading Combine · Standard PathTopstepX | $199Before coupon | RecurringPer 30 days, until passed or cancelled | $149After passing, if activated | Standard activation is charged once per XFA earned after passing; No Activation Fee activation is $0. Base fees exclude tax, optional Level 2 data, separately purchased resets and trading commissions.Reset: $199Official source ↗ |
| 150K Trading Combine · No Activation Fee PathTopstepX | $229Before coupon | RecurringPer 30 days, until passed or cancelled | $0 | Standard activation is charged once per XFA earned after passing; No Activation Fee activation is $0. Base fees exclude tax, optional Level 2 data, separately purchased resets and trading commissions.Reset: $229Official source ↗ |
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Compare the two pricing paths
Same account size and number of paid periods, at published rates without a coupon. Activation is included only in the pass-and-activate scenario. Resets, tax and optional data are excluded.
| Paid periods | Standard | No Activation Fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $198 | $95 | $103 less with No Activation Fee |
| 2 | $247 | $190 | $57 less with No Activation Fee |
| 3 | $296 | $285 | $11 less with No Activation Fee |
| 4 | $345 | $380 | $35 less with Standard |
| 6 | $443 | $570 | $127 less with Standard |
50K Trading Combine: $49 vs $95 per 30 days. Official source ↗
Payout conditions for these plans
- New-trader profit splitTraders joining the new Topstep dashboard on or after January 12, 2026 keep 90% of payouts from the start. There is no initial 100% tier for new traders.Official source ↗
- Grandfathered first 100% tierTraders who joined the new dashboard before January 12, 2026 keep their first $10,000 in lifetime profits, then 90%. Legacy-dashboard payouts do not count toward that $10,000.Official source ↗
- Minimum payoutThe minimum payout request is $125.Official source ↗
- XFA Standard eligibilityComplete five non-consecutive winning days with at least $150 net profit each. After the first payout, you also need positive net profit since your last payout.Official source ↗
- XFA Consistency eligibilityTrade on at least three days with one trade each. Your largest winning day must be no more than 40% of cycle net profit; the cycle resets after a payout.Official source ↗
- XFA per-request base capsEach request is limited to 50% of your balance. Standard caps are $2,000/$3,000/$5,000 for 50K/100K/150K; Consistency caps are $3,000/$4,000/$6,000. These are payout paths, separate from the pricing path.Official source ↗
- Conditional DLL payout-cap increaseThe published offer doubles payout caps for eligible new Combines bought with a Daily Loss Limit at checkout. Adding it only during funded activation does not qualify. No fixed end date is published.Official source ↗
- After payoutYour Maximum Loss Limit becomes $0 and your qualifying-day count restarts. The payout-request day does not count toward the next cycle.Official source ↗
- Live account withdrawalsInitially, complete five $150 winning days per cycle to request up to 50% of your balance. After 30 qualifying Live winning days, daily withdrawals unlock; withdrawing the full balance closes the account.Official source ↗
- Payout methods and base Topstep feesTopstep lists no fee for eligible US Aeropay/brokerage payouts or Wise in China, Canada and the UK. ACH and Wire/SWIFT cost $30. Provider fees and availability can differ.Official source ↗
- Payout identity/tax requirementsUse a bank account in your own name. US persons submit W-9; non-US persons submit W-8BEN.Official source ↗
Rules that affect your choice
- Billing and cancellationThe Combine rebills every 30 days until you pass or cancel. Failing the evaluation does not cancel billing. There is no time limit to pass.Official source ↗
- Pricing path cannot be changed after purchaseYou cannot switch between Standard and No Activation Fee after purchase.Official source ↗
- Reset mechanicsA Reset clears an active Combine’s progress and moves rebilling 30 days from the Reset. Each rebill earns one Reset Credit. Limit: two Resets per account per day.Official source ↗
- Funded accounts cannot use evaluation ResetCombine Resets do not apply to Express or Live Funded Accounts. An eligible lost Express account may use Back2Funded instead.Official source ↗
- Back2Funded published reactivation feesBefore a first payout, eligible lost XFAs can be reactivated within 30 days. Published fees are $599 for 50K, $699 for 100K and $829 for 150K.Official source ↗
- Trading Combine targets and contracts50K: $3,000 target, 5 minis/50 micros. 100K: $6,000 target, 10 minis/100 micros. 150K: $9,000 target, 15 minis/150 micros.Official source ↗
- Maximum Loss LimitMLL is $2,000/$3,000/$4,500 for 50K/100K/150K. It trails end-of-day highs and is enforced in real time, including unrealized losses. Touching the limit breaches the account.Official source ↗
- Evaluation consistencyYour largest winning day must stay within the 55% evaluation target. Exceeding it increases the profit needed to pass. Passing requires at least two trading days.Official source ↗
- Intraday sessions onlyClose all positions by 3:10 PM CT each weekday. The next session opens at 5 PM CT; holding positions between sessions is prohibited.Official source ↗
- CPI and temporary risk restrictionsCertain equity and metals minis cannot open during the five minutes before and after CPI. Micro limits vary by account size; check Topstep’s current risk notice.Official source ↗
- Platform for new accountsNew Topstep accounts use TopstepX.Official source ↗
- Data feesLevel 1 data is included. Optional Level 2 costs $38 per month, billed on the 28th without proration.Official source ↗
- Promo conditionsPromo codes are case-sensitive and profile-specific. Unless stated otherwise, discounts apply only to the first month. A code covers a new Combine or a Reset, not both; missing codes are not refunded retroactively.Official source ↗
- EligibilityYou must be at least 18. Citizenship and permanent residence both affect eligibility. Some countries qualify for XFA payouts but not Live accounts; check the current official list before buying.Official source ↗
- Separate product familyTopstep Labs offers separate, limited one-time products. The comparison here covers the standard 50K, 100K and 150K pricing paths.Official source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 15% referral reward an affiliate commission?
No. Topstep distinguishes its trader referral discount programme from its affiliate programme. We do not have a Topstep affiliate link or public code here.
Does a failed account stop the monthly charge?
No. The Trading Combine subscription continues until it is passed or cancelled, according to the official subscription guide.
Can I change the pricing path later?
The official pricing page says the path cannot be changed after purchase.
Official sources
Reviewed Oct 12, 2026. A source check confirms what the page lists; it does not confirm code acceptance for your cart.
- Pricing paths, activation and coupon termshelp.topstep.com
- Subscription and cancellation ruleshelp.topstep.com
- Referral programme termswww.topstep.com
