Elite Trader Funding vs Topstep
A straight, no-byline futures head-to-head — cost tier, drawdown, payouts and Trustpilot, side by side. Some links are affiliate (labeled below); a listing here doesn’t buy a better verdict.
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| Elite Trader Funding | Topstep | |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | ★ 3.8 Trustpilot | ★ 3.6 Trustpilot |
| Cost tier | premium | mid |
| Account sizes | $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $250K, $300K | $50K, $100K, $150K |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing | Trailing intraday |
| Profit split | Up to 90% | 90% |
| Payout frequency | 14-day windows | On request |
| Min payout | $250 (Live Elite) | $125 |
| Days to payout | 8 ATDs (cycle 1) · Sim weekly, Live daily | 5 winning days · 1–3 day processing |
| Rules to watch | $25,000 sim payout cap, 40% consistency on sim-funded | Trailing intraday drawdown is unforgiving, No $25K option, 50% consistency rule |
Which should you pick?
If entry cost is the deciding factor, Topstep sits in the lighter Mid tier. On profit split they differ (Up to 90% vs 90%) — check which kicks in at your scaling stage. Both cleared our vetting and both trade futures, so the honest answer is "it depends" — on your market, your rule tolerance, and which checkout screen makes you wince less. Links below go straight to live pricing.
If entry cost is the deciding factor, Topstep sits in the lighter Mid tier. On profit split they differ (Up to 90% vs 90%) — check which kicks in at your scaling stage. Both cleared our vetting and both trade futures, so the honest answer is "it depends" — on your market, your rule tolerance, and which checkout screen makes you wince less. Links below go straight to live pricing.
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Specs from each firm’s checkout (our ground truth) and public pages: Elite Trader Funding (affiliate), Topstep. Trustpilot scores are third-party, captured at build time. Affiliate links are labeled; they don’t change the verdict.