Topstep

News and confirmed rule changes at Topstep, each dated and linked to the page we read. We don't list prices or plan rules; Topstep's own pages are the authority.

Rule change log

Last checked by a person: 2026-10-19. All prop firm rule changes

Rules change often. Always confirm on Topstep's own page before you buy: https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284204-what-is-the-maximum-loss-limit.

• Confirmed · Payout rules (Payout methods): Topstep restored Wise as a payout method for traders in China, Canada and the United Kingdom, a change the firm dates August 2026. Before: Wise unavailable as a payout method → After: Wise available again for traders in China, Canada and the United Kingdom; still unavailable elsewhere. Effective date not stated by the firm · Logged 2026-10-20 · Confirmed 2026-10-20 · Source: firm's page
• Confirmed · Payout rules (Live Funded Account bonuses): Topstep retired the Live Performance Bonus for Live Funded traders in June 2026 and replaced it with the Topstep Octagon monthly leaderboard. Before: Live Performance Bonus: one tiered bonus per month at set profit levels ($1,000 at $15,000 up to $100,000 at $1,000,000) → After: Topstep Octagon: monthly leaderboard with a fixed $250,000 pool ($200,000 for the top 100 by net P&L, $50,000 for the top 5 winning streaks). Effective date not stated by the firm · Logged 2026-10-20 · Confirmed 2026-10-20 · Source: firm's page
• Confirmed · Payout rules (Trading Combine bought with a Daily Loss Limit (limited-time offer)): Topstep doubles Express Funded payout caps for traders who add a Daily Loss Limit when buying a Trading Combine, a limited-time offer starting Tuesday, June 2. Before: XFA payout cap per request: 50K $2,000 Standard / $3,000 Consistency → After: Double caps when a DLL is added at Combine checkout: 50K $4,000 Standard / $6,000 Consistency. Effective date not stated by the firm · Logged 2026-10-20 · Confirmed 2026-10-20 · Source: firm's page