The trading pits were electric.
The best traders stood shoulder to shoulder, pushing each other to think faster, trade smarter, and perform at their best.
That competitive spirit never disappeared. It just found a new home.
The Topstep Octagon brings that same energy to Live Funded Traders with a new way to compete, climb the leaderboard, and earn cash performance bonuses.
What is the Topstep Octagon?
The Topstep Octagon is our new monthly competition where Live Funded Traders compete for their share of $250,000 in performance bonuses on top of their trading profits. is where the best Live Funded Traders battle for the top spot.
Here’s how it works:
- Automatic Entry
Every active Live Funded Account automatically earns a spot in the Octagon. Nothing to sign up for. - A Fresh Challenge Each Month
The competition changes every month to reward disciplined trading and consistent performance. The leaderboard updates in real time so you always know where you stand. - A Clean Slate Every Month
The competition changes every month to reward disciplined trading and consistent performance. The leaderboard updates in real time so you always know where you stand.
When the month ends, bonuses are paid, the leaderboard resets, and a new competition begins.
Follow the Topstep Octagon leaderboard in real time while the best traders battle for the top spot. See who's climbing the rankings, who's making a late-month push, and who's taking home performance bonuses.
Ready to compete? See how to work your way from the Trading Combine® to a Live Funded Account.
Compete for $250,000 every month
The traders earning performance bonuses won't be the ones swinging for the fences.
They'll be the ones trading responsibly: protecting profits, managing risk, and stacking good trading days together.
Trade well all month long, and you'll have a shot at your share of $3 million in performance bonuses each year.
Here's what you’re competing for:
- $250,000 in performance bonuses
- $100,000 for first place
- Performance bonuses for the Top 100 Live Funded Traders
- Up to $1.2 million a year in performance bonuses for top performers winning every month*
Earn your place in the Top 100 and get rewarded with performance bonuses on top of your trading profits.
Already Live? Get ready.
Still working toward your Live Funded Account? There's never been a better time to become a Live Funded Trader and earn your spot in the Big Leagues.
Learn more about becoming a Topstep Funded Trader®.
Your path to the Topstep Octagon starts here
The Topstep Octagon is just one more reason to earn your Live Funded Account.
As a Live Funded Trader, you'll also unlock:
- Up to $150K Live starting balance.
Scale in with a path to the highest live starting balance in the industry. - Dynamic live risk expansion.
Your daily loss limit adjusts up or down with your account balance. Grow your account and earn more room to perform. - Consistency unlocks full access.
After 30 winning Live days of $150+, you unlock full access to the account balance and daily payouts
We're continuing to invest in the Live Funded experience with more features, tools, and opportunities designed to help traders perform at their best.
Because getting to a Live Funded Account isn’t the finish line.
It's where the biggest opportunities begin.
The Big Leagues are calling.
Start a Trading Combine for as low as $49 to take the next step towards Topstep Octagon.
Frequently asked questions
Who can compete in the Topstep Octagon?
All Live Funded Accounts (LFAs) are eligible and automatically enrolled in Topstep Octagon. No sign-up required. The top 100 win bonuses!
How are traders ranked?
Placement ranking will be determined by total monthly profit and loss (PnL) only, calculated and accumulating from the start of the month. Every account starts each month at a virtual $0 for ranking purposes.
This means that each LFA starts at a virtual zero PnL for the month in terms of how the Leaderboard ranking is determined, regardless of the account balance it entered the month with. Prior account balances of course are retained in the LFA, but do not apply to the current month’s PnL total for determining ranking.
When are bonuses paid, and how will I receive my bonus?
Bonuses will be paid the following month after the Leaderboard rankings are finalized. The bonus is added directly to your account balance and you will be notified via email. Bonuses added to your account balance follow the same standard payout guidelines.
What does it mean to be a funded trader?
A funded trader uses a prop firm’s capital to trade, instead of their own. At Topstep, you can access up to $150,000 in firm-backed buying power, keep a share of your profits, and focus on trading while the firm absorbs the risk.
How does a funded trading program work?
A funded trading program lets you prove your skills before trading a firm’s capital. At Topstep, you start in the Trading Combine, a simulated market where you follow risk rules and hit profit targets. Show consistency, and you’ll move to an Express Funded Account (still a simulated environment) where you can earn real payouts while building experience. After five successful payouts, Topstep’s risk team reviews your performance. If you meet the criteria, you’ll advance to a Live Funded Account backed by Topstep’s capital, where you trade real money and officially become a funded trader.
How does Topstep’s program differ from other funded trading accounts?
Topstep pioneered the funded trading model more than 12 years ago. We’ve paid out millions to traders around the world and built a platform designed for trader success. We focus on what actually works: structure, risk management, and long-term consistency with clear rules and a supportive community. Learn more about how Topstep works.
What is the Trading Combine, and how does it help you become a funded trader?
The Trading Combine is Topstep’s rules-based trading evaluation. It’s your chance to prove you can manage risk and trade consistently. You’ll trade in a simulated environment using real market data, hit profit targets, and stay within loss limits. Pass, and you’re one step closer to unlocking access to firm-backed capital and a path to becoming a funded trader.
*Prize amounts shown reflect the maximum theoretical annual total for a participant achieving first place in all 12 monthly competitions. Prizes are not guaranteed and subject to Topstep Octagon Terms and Conditions. Trading involves significant risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors.
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