Topstep payout prep
Use this route to check whether the request is first-cycle or post-payout, then compare current balance, MLL context, and next-cycle requirements.
First payout blocker: Post-payout MLL and remaining buffer
Post-payout Maximum Loss Limit, remaining buffer, and next-cycle request path.
Use this route to check whether the request is first-cycle or post-payout, then compare current balance, MLL context, and next-cycle requirements.
After the first payout, the account balance remaining above $0 is the practical survival buffer under this model assumption.
The next request path changes after a completed payout cycle.
The consistency path should be checked separately from the standard path before request planning.
Use this before acting on the payout request.
Rule fields connected to this payout prep route.
- Account type
- Express Funded Account
- Value
- $0
- Stage
- Payout Request / Post-Payout
After the first payout, the account balance remaining above $0 is the practical survival buffer under this model assumption.
- Account type
- Express Funded Account
- Value
- Five additional winning trading days of $150+ before the next payout request.
- Stage
- Post-Payout / Payout Request
- Source
- Topstep Payout Policy
The next request path changes after a completed payout cycle.
- Account type
- Express Funded Account
- Value
- At least three additional trading days while maintaining the 40% consistency target before the next payout request.
- Stage
- Post-Payout / Payout Request
- Source
- Topstep Payout Policy
The consistency path should be checked separately from the standard path before request planning.
These are reusable rule fields, not account-specific results. Check the live dashboard and current official source before acting.
Check each rule area against the live dashboard and official source.
Eligibility checks
- Confirm the account product is the Express Funded Account.
- Check whether this is the first payout or a later request.
- Confirm whether Standard or Consistency payout path applies.
Rule conditions
- After the first payout, the account balance remaining above $0 is the practical survival buffer under this model assumption.
- After first payout, the local model treats MLL as $0.
- Compare current balance, current MLL, and planned payout before choosing the request amount.
Fees / activation
- Check account subscription, platform, and dashboard status before request.
- This check does not model a Topstep activation-fee field.
Timing
- Five additional winning trading days of $150+ before the next payout request.
- At least three additional trading days while maintaining the 40% consistency target before the next payout request.
Documentation
- Check payout method, tax, and account verification status before escalating to support.
- Save balance, MLL, payout amount, and source assumptions before submitting.
Source status
- Topstep Maximum Loss Limit
- Topstep Payout Policy
Keep the firm rules tied to the account stage.
Source areas tracked for this prep route.
This page lists rule areas to verify. It does not read your account, submit a request, approve a payout, or provide trading, financial, legal, or tax advice.