FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
FED LIQUIDITYReserve balances, repo dynamics and front-end funding volatility back at the centre of the macro debate•
US EQUITIESMega-cap index concentration stays extreme as leadership narrows to a handful of AI-linked names•
PRECIOUS METALSGold holds near record highs as central-bank buying and fiscal deficits underpin hard-asset demand•
CHINA POLICYBeijing stimulus and balance-sheet repair remain the swing factor for global trade and EM risk•
FX & RATESDollar cyclicality and rate-cut pricing drive the G10 carry and cross-asset positioning debate•
CREDITPrivate-credit spreads and liability-management activity keep restructuring desks fully occupied•
$50 – $200 / mo

How Much Does Topstep Cost?

Topstep is classified in the index as trading covering Futures prop trading evaluation & funded accounts, publishing since 2012 from United States. Its listed pricing is $49–$149/mo (50K, 100K or 150K Combine), with an access model of Paid Subscription.

Published tiers

TierPriceMonthly equivalent
50K Combine$49/mo~$49/mo
100K Combine$99/mo~$99/mo
150K Combine$149/mo~$149/mo

Prices are the publisher's publicly listed tiers as of 2026-10-04 · verified · confirm on the publisher's site

Price comparisons

Frequently asked questions

How much does Topstep cost?

Topstep is listed at $49–$149/mo (50K, 100K or 150K Combine) (access model: Paid Subscription), classified in the "$50 – $200 / mo" band. The cheapest recurring tier works out to about $49/month on a monthly-equivalent basis. Prices are the publisher's own publicly listed tiers as of 2026-10-04; always confirm on their site before subscribing.

Is there a free version of Topstep?

No free tier is listed. Topstep is classified as Paid Subscription, so budget for the entry tier at $49–$149/mo (50K, 100K or 150K Combine). If that is a barrier, the alternatives below include free and freemium desks in the same category.

How does Topstep compare with other 99 desks in its category?

Across the 13 publications in this category that publish a recurring price, the median entry tier is about $63/month. Topstep sits below that line. Entry price is a weak quality signal on its own: analyst-time products cost more to run than data products, so compare the tier you would actually buy rather than the headline number.

Is Topstep worth the price?

The test is whether the desk produces primary work you cannot get free: its own data collection, filings analysis, models or channel checks. Topstep covers Futures prop trading evaluation & funded accounts and is classified as trading. If you already follow that subject closely and the desk is not telling you something new, the marginal value is low regardless of price; if it is your primary source in that niche, the cost is usually trivial against a single position. This index does not accept payment for a favourable description.

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