Topstep vs TX3 Futures
Side-by-side rules, fees and payout terms. Rows with differences are highlighted; anything we could not verify is marked as such.
| Rule | Topstep | TX3 Futures |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown modelⓘ | Trailing end-of-day | Trailing end-of-day |
| Profit splitⓘ | 90/10 | 90/10 on Core, Prestige and Instant |
| Payoutsⓘ | On request, no fixed cycle. | On request once requirements are met |
| Consistency ruleⓘ | 55% best-day cap | Unverified |
| Daily loss limitⓘ | Yes | Yes |
| News tradingⓘ | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holdingⓘ | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Overnight holdingⓘ | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Automation / EAs | Restricted | Unverified |
| Accounts you may hold | 5 | 6 |
| Min. trading daysⓘ | Unverified | 5 days |
| Activation / PA feeⓘ | $149 one-time | None |
| Data feed feeⓘ | Unverified | Unverified |
| Reset feeⓘ | $49 | Varies / unverified |
| Payout bufferⓘ | No mandatory minimum balance after payout is stated | No withdrawal buffer found. |
| Contract scalingⓘ | Combine max position: 50K = 5 minis/50 micros | Fixed max contracts |
| Headquarters | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| Founded | 2012 | 2022 |
| Platforms | TopstepX | TX3 Terminal (CQG data feed) |
| Entry price | from $49 / month | from $162 |
| Promo code | None known | 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
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).
TX3 Futures
Core 100K — true cost to first payout
Assumes you pass without resets and reach your first payout in about 2 months.
- Evaluation fee
- $378
- Activation / PA fee · none
- $0
- Data feed
- Unverified
- Total (known costs only)
- $378
Not included — unverified: data feed fee.
Reset fee: unverified / varies by size. Payout buffer: No withdrawal buffer found.
FAQ
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.
Does TX3 Futures have a trailing drawdown?
TX3 Futures uses a trailing drawdown that updates at end of day (EOD) on its main program.
Does TX3 Futures have a consistency rule?
We could not verify a consistency rule from the firm’s public rules.
Is news trading allowed at TX3 Futures?
Yes, with possible restrictions on funded accounts. Check TX3 Futures’s current rules.