Figures reflect a common Topstep account at the time of writing — firms revise rules often, so verify against the Topstep site before relying on them.
How to pass without breaching
- →Treat the $1,000 daily loss limit as a hard stop — size so two losers in a row never reach it.
- →Because the trailing MLL moves at end of day, bank profit and walk; giving back an intraday spike still counts against you the next session.
- →Once the trail freezes at your starting balance, your real floor is the $50,000 start — protect it like a daily-loss line.
- →Spread profit across days so your best day stays under 50% of total — the consistency rule blocks the payout, not the pass.
Check your exact distance to breach
Drop your balance, peak and limit into the free calculator — the Topstep preset is one click.
Open the drawdown calculator →Topstep FAQ
What is the Topstep trailing drawdown?+
A $2,000 maximum loss limit that trails your end-of-day equity high and then freezes once it reaches your starting balance. After the freeze, your floor stays at the $50,000 start.
Does Topstep's drawdown trail intraday?+
No. Topstep's trailing is end-of-day — the floor only moves at each session close, so an intraday peak you give back before the close does not lower your buffer.
What is the Topstep consistency rule?+
Your best single day must be no more than 50% of your total profit. It gates withdrawals on funded accounts rather than failing the Combine.
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