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Topstep Trading Combine
Daily loss limit2% of the starting balance, measured from the balance at the start of the day; breaching it doesn't fail the challenge — trading stops for the rest of the day
Max loss4% below the peak end-of-day balance — the floor rises after each day closes; trailing stops at the starting balance
Trading dayresets at 17:00, America/Chicago
| Phase 1 | |
|---|---|
| Profit target | 6% |
| Best-day rule | best day profit is at most 55% of total net profit |
Dollar limits by account size
| Account | Daily loss limit | Max loss | Profit target |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| $100,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| $150,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $9,000 |
Check on the firm's page
The firm sets these rules too, but they can't be expressed as a number — the link goes to its page.
- The Topstep daily loss limit is optional: it's chosen at purchase.