Eval cost
$49/mo (Standard) / $109/mo (No AF)
Profit target
$3,000
Max drawdown
$2,000
Daily loss limit
Optional add-on: $1,000. Not mandatory.
$50K rules
Drawdown type
EOD Trailing (end-of-day balance, not intraday). Locks at starting balance once profit exceeds drawdown.
Max contracts (eval)
5 mini / 50 micro
Max contracts (funded)
2 mini (scales to 5 with profit)
Consistency rule
Combine: 50% (best day < 50% of total). Funded Standard: none. Funded Consistency tier: 40%.
Payout structure
50% of balance per request, max $5K (Standard) / $6K (Consistency)
Activation fee
$149 (Standard) / $0 (No AF path)
Reset cost
Free with subscription renewal (1 credit per rebill). Paid reset = monthly price. Back2Funded: $599-$829.
Min trading days
0
Min profit / qualifying day
$150 qualifying winning day
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Notes on $50K
Cheapest monthly entry at $49/mo. Only 2 contracts to start on funded - scales to 5 as you profit. DLL is now optional (added back April 2026).
Active promos
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Real talk
Watch out
After payout, MLL resets to $0 - extremely vulnerable. New accounts TopstepX only (no NinjaTrader/Tradovate). Funded starts at 2-3 contracts (must scale up). VPS/VPN usage PROHIBITED. Positions must close by 3:10 PM CT. $30 ACH payout fee.
Best for
Disciplined traders who want free resets and a reputable name. Automated strategies work on TopstepX API. Good for traders who profit consistently (not lumpy).
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