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Topstep vs TradeDay (2026): Structure vs Day-One Payout Access

A side-by-side breakdown of Topstep and TradeDay — profit splits, payout speed, drawdown rules, platforms, and a clear verdict on which firm wins for which trader profile.

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TO

Topstep

8.5
  • Split90%
  • Payoutson demand
  • Drawdowneod trailing
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vs
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TradeDay

8.6
  • Split80%
  • Payoutson demand
  • Drawdowneod trailing
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Category scoreboardTopstep leads 3–1 · 8 tied
Topstep · 38 tied1 · TradeDay
Profit split
Topstep90%
TradeDay80%
Editorial score
Topstep8.5
TradeDay8.6
Max allocation
Topstep$500K
TradeDay$150K

Our verdict

Editorial verdict · checked Jul 28, 2026

Topstep is the cleaner default for traders who prioritize a 90% funded split, a $125 payout minimum and a 2-day minimum evaluation. TradeDay is the more configurable route: Quick Pay offers day-one funded requests, while Fast Pass keeps end-of-day drawdown and starts at an 80% split. The important catch is product selection — TradeDay Quick Pay begins at a 50% split below $4,000 of net Funded Sim profit, and its End-of-Day evaluation switches to intraday trailing after funding.

  • Starting Profit SplitTopstep
  • First Payout EligibilityTradeDay
  • Minimum PayoutTopstep
  • Evaluation SpeedTopstep
  • Evaluation Drawdown ChoiceTradeDay
  • Funded Drawdown ContinuityTopstep
  • Activation Fee ChoiceTie
  • News TradingTie

Side-by-side: Topstep vs TradeDay

Winning value on each row is marked. Ties are flagged. Empty cells mean we don't have that data point yet.

Spec
Topstep
TradeDay
Score
8.5 / 10
8.6 / 10
Profit Split
90%
80%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
On Demandtie
Drawdown Type
Eod Trailing
Eod Trailingtie
Max Allocation
$500,000
$150,000
Min Trading Days
2
3
Founded
2012
2020
Platforms
NinjaTrader · Quantower · TradingView
TradeDayX · Quantower · NinjaTrader · Tradovate
Assets
Futures
Futurestie
Payout Methods
ACH · Bank wire
—
EAs Allowed
Restricted
Restrictedtie
News Trading
Restricted
Restrictedtie
Overnight Holding
No
Notie
Weekend Holding
No
Notie
Copy Trading
Restricted
—
Scaling Plan
Yes
Yestie

Trustpilot: Topstep vs TradeDay

Scored out of 5 by Trustpilot users, not by us. Where Trustpilot has pulled a firm's aggregate rating we say so rather than leaving a blank.

Topstep

TrustpilotChecked 27 Jul 2026

3.6/ 5from 14,478 reviews

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TradeDay

TrustpilotChecked 28 Jul 2026

4.6/ 5from 1,402 reviews

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Pick Topstep if…

Pick Topstep if a 90% split from the funded stage, a $125 minimum payout and a 2-day evaluation floor matter more than withdrawing on the first funded day. It is also the simpler choice for a trader who does not want TradeDay’s Quick Pay split ladder or an EOD-to-intraday drawdown change after passing.

Pick TradeDay if…

Pick TradeDay if you want to choose between intraday and end-of-day evaluation drawdown and value Quick Pay’s day-one request more than its initial 50% split. Fast Pass is the better TradeDay route for traders who want an 80% Funded Sim split and EOD drawdown continuity, but it requires 5 profitable payout days and caps requests by tier.

Frequently asked questions

Is TradeDay cheaper than Topstep?
At the prices captured July 28, 2026, TradeDay’s promotional monthly range was $59–$225. Topstep’s current paths were $49–$199 per month plus $149 activation, or $95–$229 per month with no activation. The cheaper first-month path depends on account size and whether you include Topstep’s after-pass fee.
Which firm lets me request a payout sooner?
TradeDay Quick Pay lists a day-one funded request with no buffer and a $250 minimum. Topstep’s shortest published consistency path requires 3 trading days but lowers the request minimum to $125.
Which drawdown is easier to manage?
For evaluation, both offer an end-of-day trailing route; TradeDay also offers intraday trailing. After passing, Topstep keeps EOD trailing, TradeDay Fast Pass keeps EOD trailing, and TradeDay Quick Pay uses intraday trailing — the exact product matters more than the firm name.
Do Topstep and TradeDay allow overnight futures positions?
No. Both require day trading and positions closed by the session cutoff, so neither fits an overnight or weekend futures strategy.

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