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| Category | Legends Trading Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com(95%)· 41 changes pending review since Apr 21, 2026May be out of date | DayTraders· Full Checked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com(79%)· 219 changes pending review since Jul 19, 2026May be out of date | Topstep Checked Jun 16, 2026 · topstep.com(83%)· 27 changes pending review since Jun 16, 2026May be out of date |
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| Account Size | $25K | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | |||
| Trader Friendliness | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 78/100Excellent | Score unavailable |
| Cost Summary | |||
| Eval Cost | $119$77.34 one-time35% offLTGChecked on firm's site · Oct 21, 2026 · source unavailable | $55 one-timeUnknownNot independently verified | $49/moUnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | $119$77(eval + activation)UnknownNot independently verified | $60(eval + activation)UnknownNot independently verified | $198(first mo + activation)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — | — |
| Activation Fee | $0UnknownNot independently verified | $5UnknownNot independently verified | $149UnknownNot independently verified |
| Reset Fee | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | $49Checked on firm's site · Oct 21, 2026 · www.topstep.com |
| Evaluation Rules | |||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $3,000 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 2 days | 2 days |
| Min Days to Funded | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 2 days | 2 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A | 16.8% |
| Drawdown Rules | |||
| Type | EOD Trailing | Intraday Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,250(5%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500(6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $2,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None | None |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,250 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,500 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | |||
| News Trading | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | News trading allowed on all accounts (eval + funded). Not recommended due to volatility/liquidity risks. No flat window, no prohibited events. Exercise caution during high-impact releases. | No explicit news trading restriction. CBOT commodity market pause 7:45-8:30 AM CST on TopstepX (exchange-level, no orders accepted during pause). No swing trading allowed — all positions must close by 3:10 PM CT daily. |
| Automation | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Banned | Conditional |
| Copy Trading | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Not Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Cross-Acct Banned | Cross-Acct Banned |
| Overnight Holds | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | ||
| Must Be Flat By | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | 3:10 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | — | — | — |
| Weekend Holding | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Allowed | Must Flat |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $500 | $125 |
| Funded Account | |||
| Payout Accessibility | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 58/100 | 78/100 |
| Consistency Rule | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 30% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | |||
| Funded Consistency | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 30% max/day | None |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | None | None |
| Activation Fee | $0UnknownNot independently verified | $5UnknownNot independently verified | $149UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Profitable Days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 8 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 100% UnknownNot independently verified | 100% UnknownNot independently verified | Held for review |
| Payout Frequency | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | $2,000 |
| Winning Days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 8 days($100+) | 5 days |
| Days Between Payouts | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 8 qualifying days | 5 trading days |
| Qualifying Day Min | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $100/day | $150/day |
| Max Payout % | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | 50% of profit |
| Min Balance for Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $26,600 | — |
| Min Balance After Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $26,000 | — |
| Min Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $500 | $125 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | Free |
| Processing Time | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | average approval time 32 minutes; same-day reflection if approved before 5:00 PM ET | Internal approval can take 1-3 business days. Then by method: Prop-to-Brokerage (US) same day if requested by 12 PM CT; Aeropay (US banks) instant after approval where the bank supports real-time payments, otherwise 1-3 business days; Wise and ACH 1-3 business days; Wire/SWIFT 5-10 business days. |
| Payout Methods | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Plane | Prop Payout to Brokerage (Free), Aeropay (Free), Wise (Free), ACH ($30), Wire/SWIFT ($30) |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 20 micro | 6 full / 60 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | 15 accounts | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Sierra Chart, Quantower | ONYX, Quantower | TopstepX, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower |
| Buffer Required | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts | No buffer |
| Min Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $500 | $125 |
| Max Per Request | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | Free |
| Funded Fee | — | $0/moUnknownNot independently verified | — |
| Post-Payout DD | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | Converts to Static, floor $50,000 (start) |
| Account Lifecycle | |||
| Max Funded Accounts | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 15 | 5 |
| Reactivation | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | Yes ($599) |
| Max Reactivations | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | 2 |
| Reactivation Window | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | 7 days |
| Inactivity Limit | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | 30 days |
| Reactivation Eligibility | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — | Before first payout only |
| Quick Math | |||
| Eval + Activation | $119$77 $77 eval (LTG) | $60 $55 eval + $5 activation | $198 $49/mo eval + $149 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | $500/day over 3 days | $750/day over 2 days | $1,500/day over 2 days |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product, Unknown Buffer Rule. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 100% | Held for review |