Funded Futures Network vs Topstep

Topstep is $82 cheaper to get started. Funded Futures Network charges $160/mo (monthly subscription) plus a $120 activation fee. Topstep charges $49/mo (monthly subscription) plus a $149 activation fee.

Funded Futures Network uses drawdown, while Topstep uses .

Funded Futures Network gets you funded faster, with an estimated ~7 days to first payout (5d eval + 2d exhibition). Consistency rules also affect pacing: Funded Futures Network caps your best day at 40% of total profit, while Topstep caps at 50% — a tighter rule means you may need more trading days in practice.

Funded Futures Network offers up to 90% profit split(Daily payouts, $500 min), while Topstep offers up to 100%(Daily payouts, $125 min). The 10 percentage point difference in profit split can add up significantly over time — on a $10,000 profit, that's $1,000 more in your pocket.

When comparing withdrawal frequency, the gap between payouts matters. Funded Futures Network has no minimum profitable days requirement between withdrawals. Topstep requires 5 profitable trading days between each withdrawal — at 20 trading days per month, that works out to roughly 4 payouts per month.

Funded Futures Network requires clearing a buffer zone before your first payout — you must earn above your starting balance plus the drawdown amount before any withdrawal is allowed. has no buffer requirement, meaning payouts are available from day one.

Funded Futures Network is a stronger fit for swing traders (overnight holding allowed). Topstep is a stronger fit for scalpers and day traders (automation & bots allowed). Explore all trading styles to see which firms match your approach.

Based on $500/day profit, 20 trading days/month, 55% win rate

At $500/day profit, Funded Futures Network reaches break-even on day 12 while Topstep reaches it on day 12. Topstep costs $82 less to get started. Funded Futures Network projects $3,120/mo more in funded earnings.