The Trading Pit 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. The Trading Pit gives more drawdown room at 7%. The Trading Pit pays out Weekly/daily/bi-weekly by program while TopStep pays out 5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency).
The Trading Pit
TopStep
Profit Split
80%
90%
Max Drawdown
7%
4%
Daily Loss Limit
2%
2%
Drawdown Type
Trailing (EOD Prime, Highest-balance Classic) or Static (CFDs)
Trailing (EOD)
Payout Frequency
Weekly/daily/bi-weekly by program
5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency)
Cheapest Plan
$99
$49
Min Trading Days
3
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Challenge Types
1-Step, 2-Step
1-Step, Funded, Live
Account Sizes
$5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $200,000, $250,000
$50,000, $100,000, $150,000
News Trading
No
Yes
Weekend Holding
No
No
EAs/Bots
Yes
No
Refundable Fee
No
No
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Choosing Between The Trading Pit and TopStep

Both The Trading Pit 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. The Trading Pit gives more drawdown room at 7%. The Trading Pit pays out Weekly/daily/bi-weekly by program while TopStep pays out 5 winning days (Standard) or 3 days @ 40% (Consistency). 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 roomThe Trading Pit — 7% max drawdown
EA/bot tradersThe Trading Pit — Allows Expert Advisors and automated trading
News tradersTopStep — Allows trading during high-impact news events

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Trading Pit 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, The Trading Pit 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, The Trading Pit or TopStep?
TopStep has a lower starting price at $49, compared to $99 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for The Trading Pit vs TopStep?
The Trading Pit allows 7% maximum drawdown (Trailing (EOD Prime, Highest-balance Classic) or Static (CFDs)), while TopStep allows 4% (Trailing (EOD)). Daily loss limits are 2% and 2% respectively.

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