Topstep rules (2026), explained
Topstep is the futures benchmark. Its Max Loss Limit is INTRADAY trailing: it follows your live equity peak during the session. It also has a 50% consistency rule to pass the Combine.
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Drawdown (trailing_intraday)
INTRADAY trailing Max Loss Limit: follows the live equity peak during the session. Overnight prohibited since Mar 2026.
Topstep accounts
| Account | Target | Trailing DD | Daily loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| $150,000 | $9,000 | $4,500 | $3,000 |
PropGuard stops you before you break these Topstep rules
Connect your Topstep account, keep trading your strategy, and PropGuard watches every limit live (daily loss, drawdown, consistency, quick strike, news). When you get close to the edge it auto-closes or blocks — before a technicality kills your account.
See plans (from 19 USDT) →Frequently asked questions about Topstep rules
Does Topstep have a consistency rule?
Yes. It has a consistency rule; verify the exact value in its ToS.
Does PropGuard work with Topstep?
Topstep is futures: enforcement runs on a separate stack from MT4/MT5. Contact us to confirm your platform's status.
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Research values (May 2026) from public sources and official help centers. Each firm runs several programs with different values; this models the flagship. Verify against the exact product ToS before trading. PropGuard is not affiliated with Topstep.