FuturesElite 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 | FuturesElite | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown modelⓘ | Trailing end-of-day | Trailing end-of-day |
| Profit splitⓘ | 90% trader / 10% firm on Elite, Nitro and Prime | 90/10 |
| Payoutsⓘ | Elite: after 6 profitable days | On request, no fixed cycle. |
| Consistency ruleⓘ | 40% best-day cap | 55% best-day cap |
| Daily loss limitⓘ | None | Yes |
| News tradingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holdingⓘ | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Overnight holdingⓘ | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Automation / EAs | Not allowed | Restricted |
| Accounts you may hold | 5 | 5 |
| Min. trading daysⓘ | 3 days | Unverified |
| Activation / PA feeⓘ | None | $149 one-time |
| Data feed feeⓘ | Included | Unverified |
| Reset feeⓘ | Varies / unverified | $49 |
| Payout bufferⓘ | Elite: no buffer, min payout $500. | No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated |
| Contract scalingⓘ | Elite eval full size from day one | Combine max position: 50K = 5 minis/50 micros |
| Headquarters | Italy | United States |
| Founded | Unverified | 2012 |
| Platforms | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, WealthCharts, DeepCharts, Quantower | TopstepX |
| Entry price | from $67.20 | from $49 / month |
| Promo code | NEW (30% off) | None known |
| Last verified | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-09 |
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
FuturesElite
Nitro 100K — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee · with code NEW (list 240)
- $168
- Activation / PA fee · none
- $0
- Data feed · included
- $0
- Total
- $168
Reset fee: unverified / varies by size. Payout buffer: Elite: no buffer, min payout $500.
Topstep
Trading Combine 100K (No Activation Fee) — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee × 2 mo · 149/mo subscription
- $298
- Activation / PA fee · one-time
- $149
- Data feed
- Unverified
- Total (known costs only)
- $447
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 FuturesElite have a trailing drawdown?
FuturesElite uses a trailing drawdown that updates at end of day (EOD) on its main program.
Does FuturesElite have a consistency rule?
Yes — 40% best-day cap. Elite eval 40%
Is news trading allowed at FuturesElite?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check FuturesElite’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.