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FTMO vs Topstep
Side-by-side comparison of two prop firms — fees, profit splits, drawdown rules, account sizes, instruments. Data verified against each organizer's official site.
FT
Prop firm
FTMO
Leading Czech prop firm with a 2-step evaluation and scaling up to $2M. Acquired OANDA in 2025.
Prague Est. 2015
TS
Prop firm
Topstep
Futures-only prop firm operating the Trading Combine with 10 winning days mechanic on 32 CME markets.
Chicago Est. 2012
Flagship challenges compared
| Metric | FTMO | Topstep |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship | FTMO Challenge 100K | Topstep Trading Combine 50K |
| Format | 2-step | 1-step |
| Fee | $540 | $49 |
| Account size | $100K | $50K |
| Profit target | 10% | 0% |
| Profit split | 80% | 100% |
| Daily drawdown | 5% | 4% |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 4% |
| Instruments | Forex, CFD, Crypto, Indices, Commodities | Futures |
Topstep offerings
3 programs
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