Topstep
3.7
Futures
VS
Instant Funding
3.0
CFD
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Topstep | Metric | Instant Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7/10 ★ | PFM Score | 3.0/10 |
| Up to 80% | Profit Split | 80% |
| 2% | Daily Drawdown | Smart Drawdown: -10% initial, adjusts to -5% after 5% gain (IF accounts); Static 8-10% (challenges) |
| Weekly | Payout Frequency | Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait) |
| $49 ★ | Starting Price | $56.58 |
| Proprietary | Technology | Proprietary |
| R | Trader Pro, Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, MotiveWave, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator, Topstep X | Platforms | cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, MT4 |
| Yes | Direct Path to Funded | No |
| United States | Country | United Kingdom |
| Jan 2012 | Established | Jun 2020 |
| 0 reviews | Reviews | 0 reviews |
| 3 options | Challenge Options | 21 options |
Pros & Cons
Topstep
Pros
Dedicated Trading Platform & Community
Cons
Daily Drawdown & Activation Fee
Instant Funding
Pros
Responsive support, Fast payouts & Instant Funding
Cons
Sometimes high Spread
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