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The industry veteran (since 2012, $1B+ paid out). Trading Combine ג†’ XFA ג†’ LFA, traded on TopstepX only.

Dataset updated Sep 24, 2026

This page summarizes the site dataset, last updated Sep 24, 2026. It is not a live feed. Confirm current prices and rules with the provider before purchasing.

Overview

The industry veteran (since 2012, $1B+ paid out). Trading Combine ג†’ XFA ג†’ LFA, traded on TopstepX only.

Topstep is listed with evaluation plans starting at $49. The dataset lists monthly billing, EOD drawdown, Optional (RTA) ֲ· required on LFA daily loss terms, and $149 or no-fee plan activation fees.

Quick comparison

Summary values from the Prop Firm Scout dataset, updated Sep 24, 2026.
Evaluation price from$49
Available plan labelsStandard, No Activation Fee, XFA & RTA
Maximum funding shown$750K
DrawdownEOD
Daily loss termsOptional (RTA) ֲ· required on LFA
Consistency55% in Combine ֲ· XFA Consistency 40%
Payout terms5 winning days $150+ ֲ· LFA daily after 30 days; 90/10 listed profit split
Billing and activationMonthly; $149 or no-fee plan

Plans and account rules

Standard

Combine & XFA

Parameter50K100K150K
Monthly$49$99$199
XFA activation$149$149$149
Reset$49$99$199
Profit target$3,000$6,000$9,000
MLL (EOD, locks at +MLL)$2,000$3,000$4,500
DLLOptional
Contracts5 / 5010 / 10015 / 150
Combine consistency55%
Min. days2
Split90/10
Payout cap ג€“ Standard$2,000$3,000$5,000
Payout cap ג€“ Consistency$3,000$4,000$6,000
Back2Funded$599$699$829

No Activation Fee

Combine & XFA

Parameter50K100K150K
Monthly$95$149$229
XFA activationFree
Reset$95$149$229
RTA monthly discountגˆ’$10גˆ’$20גˆ’$30
Everything elseSame as Standard

XFA & RTA

Standard vs Consistency

ParameterXFA StandardXFA Consistency
Payout eligibility5 winning days $150+3 trading days at 40% consistency
Cap per request50% of balance, $2,000ג€“$5,00050% of balance, $3,000ג€“$6,000
Split90/1090/10
Starting balance$0$0

Doubled caps with RTA (DLL)

ParameterStandardConsistency
50K$4,000$6,000
100K$6,000$8,000
150K$10,000$12,000
DLL50K $1,000 ֲ· 100K $2,000 ֲ· 150K $3,000
  • RTA must be added when buying the Combine. Minimum payout $125, CME hours only.

Platforms and payment information

Platforms

Payment methods listed

Payout methods listed

Restrictions and fine print

MLL

Trails the EOD high, enforced in real time including open positions; locks at starting balance once you reach +MLL.

LFA

Size = average of your XFAs (rounded up). 20% of balances available immediately (min $10,000), 80% in reserve ג€” released in four 25% tranches at $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000 targets. 5 winning days $150+ per payout up to 50% of balance, no dollar cap; after 30 winning days ג€” daily. Balance under $1,000 = liquidated.

Dynamic Live Risk

DLL and max size step up by tier after 10 active days each (150K: from $4,500 / 15 minis up to $100,000 / 100 minis at $1M profit).

Shoulder Tap

Reckless LFA behavior (revenge, YOLO, over-leverage) ג‡’ back to one XFA.

Hedging

Banned across accounts (including MES/ES, NQ/ES). Escalation: warning ג†’ liquidation ג†’ signed policy ג†’ day ban ג†’ closure.

News

No requirement to be flat; no refunds for slippage.

XFA scaling

Based on balance, steps up only next session; overages fixed within 10 seconds are ignored.

Data & fees

L1 included; L2 $38/month. Commissions deducted per fill. Sales tax/VAT by location.

CME 2%

No trading within 2% of the daily price limit.

TopstepX bonus

$1,000 at $15K profit up to $100,000 at $1M; one tier per month.

Bots

Allowed at your own risk; test in a practice account first.

Current promotions in the dataset

No current promotion is listed in the dataset. Confirm offers at the provider checkout.

Sources and verification

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