Earn2Trade vs Topstep
Side-by-side rules, fees and payout terms. Rows with differences are highlighted; anything we could not verify is marked as such.
| Rule | Earn2Trade | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown modelⓘ | Trailing end-of-day | Trailing end-of-day |
| Profit splitⓘ | 50% under first threshold | 90/10 |
| Payoutsⓘ | Weekly | On request, no fixed cycle. |
| Consistency ruleⓘ | 30% best-day cap | 55% best-day cap |
| Daily loss limitⓘ | Yes | Yes |
| News tradingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holdingⓘ | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Min. trading daysⓘ | None | Unverified |
| Activation / PA feeⓘ | $139 one-time | $149 one-time |
| Data feed feeⓘ | Unverified | Unverified |
| Reset feeⓘ | Varies / unverified | $49 |
| Payout bufferⓘ | No buffer requirement stated for funded accounts; | No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated; |
| Contract scalingⓘ | Progression ladder: up to 6 contracts on 50K, 12 on 100K, 15 on 150K, 16 on 200K. | Combine max position: 50K = 5 minis/50 micros; |
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Finamark, R Trader Pro (Rithmic) | TopstepX |
| Entry price | from $170 / month | from $49 / month |
| Promo code | None known | None known |
| Last verified | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-07 |
Highlighted rows differ between firms. Green = trader-friendly, red = restrictive, “Unverified” = we could not confirm it from the firm’s public rules.
True cost to first payout
Earn2Trade
GAU150 Gauntlet Mini — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee × 2 mo · 375/mo subscription
- $750
- Activation / PA fee · one-time
- $139
- Data feed
- Unverified
- Total (known costs only)
- $889
Not included — unverified: data feed fee.
Reset fee: unverified / varies by size. Payout buffer: No buffer requirement stated for funded accounts; minimum net withdrawal $100.
Topstep
Trading Combine 100K — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee × 2 mo · 99/mo subscription
- $198
- Activation / PA fee · one-time
- $149
- Data feed
- Unverified
- Total (known costs only)
- $347
Not included — unverified: data feed fee.
Reset fee: $49. Payout buffer: No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated; payouts capped at 50% of balance (and the per-size caps above).
FAQ
Does Earn2Trade have a trailing drawdown?
Earn2Trade uses a trailing drawdown that updates at end of day (EOD) on its main program.
Does Earn2Trade have a consistency rule?
Yes — 30% best-day cap. 30% consistency rule applies in the evaluation phase only;
Is news trading allowed at Earn2Trade?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check Earn2Trade’s current rules.
Does Topstep have a trailing drawdown?
Topstep uses a trailing drawdown that updates at end of day (EOD) on its main program.
Does Topstep have a consistency rule?
Yes — 55% best-day cap. Trading Combine: best single day must stay at or below 55% of the profit target
Is news trading allowed at Topstep?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check Topstep’s current rules.