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▸Version 2September 10, 2026, 4:14 PM+1−1
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The goal is Live. The Trading Combine® earns you entry. The Express Funded Account is where you take Payouts and build the track record to get to the Live Funded Account. 3 stages, 1 destination — protect your account at every step.
Trading Combine®
The Trading Combine® evaluates your skills, discipline, and habits before you’re funded. It requires a monthly subscription.
Objectives:
- Reach and maintain the Profit Target
Section: Trading Combine®
− - Consistency Target: best trading day must stay below 50% of total profits
+ - Consistency Target: best trading day must stay below 55% of total profits
Rule:
- Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL)
Express Funded Account™ — Standard
Earn this by passing the Trading Combine®. No monthly subscription required.
Objectives:
- 5 Winning Days of $150 or more (non-consecutive) to request a Payout
- Net profit greater than $0 since your last Payout
- Follow the Scaling Plan
Rule:
- Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit
Express Funded Account™ — Consistency
An alternative XFA path with a different Payout structure. No monthly subscription required.
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▸Version 1July 26, 2026, 12:27 PM
First archived version.
The goal is Live. The Trading Combine® earns you entry. The Express Funded Account is where you take Payouts and build the track record to get to the Live Funded Account. 3 stages, 1 destination — protect your account at every step.
Trading Combine®
The Trading Combine® evaluates your skills, discipline, and habits before you’re funded. It requires a monthly subscription.
Objectives:
- Reach and maintain the Profit Target
- Consistency Target: best trading day must stay below 50% of total profits
Rule:
- Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL)
Express Funded Account™ — Standard
Earn this by passing the Trading Combine®. No monthly subscription required.
Objectives:
- 5 Winning Days of $150 or more (non-consecutive) to request a Payout
- Net profit greater than $0 since your last Payout
- Follow the Scaling Plan
Rule:
- Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit
Express Funded Account™ — Consistency
An alternative XFA path with a different Payout structure. No monthly subscription required.
Objectives:
- Trade at least 3 days at 40% consistency to request a Payout
- Follow the Scaling Plan
Rule:
- Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit
Live Funded Account®
Topstep’s prop firm capital. Called up by the Risk Team after consistent XFA performance.
Objectives:
- 5 Winning Days of $150 or more
- Do not hit or exceed the Daily Loss Limit (DLL) — breaching it deactivates your account for that trading day
Rule:
- Do not let your Account Balance reach or go below $0
Key Links
- Trading Combine® Parameters
- Express Funded Account® Parameters
- Live Funded Account® Parameters
- Payout Policy
- Prohibited Conduct
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