Topstep vs TradeDay
Topstep and TradeDay side by side: where their rules differ, what happens on a bad day, and what each costs to get funded, from their own terms. No winner.
Where they differ 7
Trading Combine: No Activation Fee vs Fast Pass · End of Day at 50K. Only the rules that differ are shown here; 5 match below.
| Rule | Topstep | TradeDay |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $95/mo | $189/mo |
| Daily loss limit | $1,000 (pauses the day) | — |
| Consistency in evaluation | 55% | 45% |
| Consistency once funded | 40% | 45% |
| Reset | $95 | $85 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max contracts | 5 minis / 50 micros | 5 contracts / 50 micros |
What’s the same 5
| Rule | Topstep | TradeDay |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Monthly until you pass | Monthly until you pass |
| Profit target | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Max drawdown | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Drawdown type | End-of-day trailing | End-of-day trailing |
| Activation fee | None | None |
What happens if…
Worked out from each firm’s published rules for one account on day one, from the starting balance. Simplified; the firms’ full terms decide.
You lose $1,000 on your first day.
Topstep
The $1,000 daily loss limit is hit: trading stops for the day. You keep the account with $1,000 of drawdown left.
TradeDay
You keep trading with $1,000 of drawdown left.
You’re up $1,000 by lunch, then close the day flat.
Topstep
End-of-day trailing: nothing moves until the close, so closing flat leaves the full $2,000.
TradeDay
End-of-day trailing: nothing moves until the close, so closing flat leaves the full $2,000.
You make the whole profit target in one day.
Topstep
A 55% consistency rule applies in the evaluation: one day can’t be most of your profit, so a one-day pass isn’t possible. Check the firm’s exact wording.
TradeDay
A 45% consistency rule applies in the evaluation: one day can’t be most of your profit, so a one-day pass isn’t possible. Check the firm’s exact wording.
You fail once and try again.
Topstep
Monthly billing: a second try usually means another month or a reset. Two months cost $190 at list price.
TradeDay
Monthly billing: a second try usually means another month or a reset. Two months cost $378 at list price.
Cost and codes
Topstep
$95/mo
$47.50/mo per $1,000 of drawdown
No code listedTradeDay
$189/mo
$94.50/mo per $1,000 of drawdown
TDNEW55% off (e.g. 50K Quick Pay Intraday $131 to $59/mo)Side by side, in A–Z order. Nothing here is scored and there’s no winner: different rules suit different traders. Every value comes from each firm’s own pages; a dash means we haven’t captured it yet. Read both firms’ current terms before you buy.
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