Topstep's $50,000 evaluation rules, explained with examples and with what they mean for your size. Checked in its help center (oct-2026). Rules change often: confirm them before you buy.
The rules at a glance
| Topstep 50K Trading Combine | |
|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 |
| Max drawdown | $2,000 |
| How the floor rises | At each day's close |
| Stops rising at | $50,000 |
| Daily loss limit | $1,000: ends the day |
| Consistency | 55% |
| Minimum days | 1 |
| Time limit | None |
Also on one printable page (PDF).
What each rule means
End-of-day trailing. The floor is recalculated with the balance at the close of each session, so open profit during the day doesn't move it. Firms still watch it in real time: touching the floor during the day fails the account.
Where the floor stops. Once your balance is $52,000 or more, the floor stops at $50,000 and your buffer starts to grow.
Daily loss limit (Topstep 50K Trading Combine). Lose $1,000 in a day and the day is over, but the account is not failed. Set your own daily limit well below it: the firm's limit stops the day, not the behavior that got you there.
Consistency (Topstep 50K Trading Combine). Your best day can be at most 55% of the profit target. If it's bigger, the target rises: a $1,800 day pushes it to about $3,273. Check the exact wording in the firm's help center: the details change.
Firm notes
- Topstep 50K Trading Combine: Topstep help center (Oct 16, 2026): $2,000 maximum loss limit that rises at each day's close and locks at the starting balance; monitored in real time. $1,000 daily loss limit (Responsible Trading Program: ends the session, does not fail the account). Consistency: best day at most 55% of the target; if exceeded, the target rises.
What gets an account failed
Touching the drawdown floor, and breaking the conduct rules:
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With our example trader
A trader who wins 45% of trades, makes $300 on winners, loses $200 on losers and takes 2 trades a day, in 4,000 simulated evaluations:
| Plan | Pass | Fail | Run out of time | Sessions to pass (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topstep 50K Trading Combine | 63% | 37% | 0% | 31 |
Hypothetical results. Run your own numbers in the evaluation simulator.
How much to risk
Your buffer should survive about 10 normal losses in a row: with a $2,000 drawdown, about $200 per trade, which is 5 micros with a 20-point Micro Nasdaq stop. The full math: how many contracts to trade.
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Sources: https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284208-what-is-the-consistency-target
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