Elite Trader Funding vs TopStep

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. TopStep has a lower entry cost starting from $49. Elite Trader Funding gives more drawdown room at 4.5%. Elite Trader Funding pays out Bi-weekly while TopStep pays out Twice monthly.
Elite Trader Funding
TopStep
Profit Split
80%
90%
Max Drawdown
4.5%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
—
2%
Drawdown Type
Trailing
Trailing
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Twice monthly
Cheapest Plan
$80
$49
Min Trading Days
5
0
Challenge Types
1-Step
1-Step
Account Sizes
$10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $250,000, $300,000
$50,000, $100,000, $150,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
No
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
No
Refundable Fee
No
No
Elite Trader Funding
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Choosing Between Elite Trader Funding and TopStep

Both Elite Trader Funding and TopStep are popular choices among prop traders, with TopStep established since 2012. TopStep offers a higher profit split at 90% compared to 80%. TopStep has a lower entry cost starting from $49. Elite Trader Funding gives more drawdown room at 4.5%. Elite Trader Funding pays out Bi-weekly while TopStep pays out Twice monthly. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costTopStep — Starts from $49
Highest profit splitTopStep — 90% profit split
More drawdown roomElite Trader Funding — 4.5% max drawdown
EA/bot tradersElite Trader Funding — Allows Expert Advisors and automated trading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elite Trader Funding or TopStep better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. TopStep offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%). TopStep has lower entry costs starting from $49. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, Elite Trader Funding or TopStep?
TopStep offers a 90% profit split compared to 80% at the other firm. TopStep also offers scaling to increase this over time.
Which is cheaper, Elite Trader Funding or TopStep?
TopStep has a lower starting price at $49, compared to $80 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for Elite Trader Funding vs TopStep?
Elite Trader Funding allows 4.5% maximum drawdown (Trailing), while TopStep allows 4% (Trailing).

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