Funding Predicts vs Topstep

Compare pricing, evaluation rules, funded rules, payouts and platforms side by side. Change the firm, account type or size in each card and the whole table updates instantly.

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Funding PredictsS

🇺🇸 United States · est. 2026

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Account Type
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TopstepA

🇺🇸 United States · est. 2012

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Account Type
Account Size
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Metric
Funding Predicts
Topstep
Metrics
Total CostAfter active discount
$260$182
Save $78-30%
$49/mo
Best Price
Cost per $1KPrice ÷ buying power
$3.64
$0.98/moBest
Billing
One-time fee
Monthly subscription
Profit SplitTrader share once funded
80%
90%Best
Evaluation Rules
Profit Target
$3,000
$3,000
Maximum Drawdown
$1,500 (EOD Trailing)
$2,000 (EOD Trailing)
Daily Loss Limit
$1,000
$1,000
Min Trading Days
Unverified
Unverified
Reset Fee
$49
Max Contracts
2,500 shares/event
5 minis / 50 microsBest
Funded Rules
Funded Drawdown
$1,500 Trailing EOD
$2,000 EOD Trailing
Consistency Rule
Unverified
50% (eval)
News Trading
Unverified
Allowed
Max Live Balance
Unverified
Unverified
Payouts & Fees
Payout Frequency
Every 7 days (crypto or fiat)
Daily (up to 5/week)
Min Payout
Payout CapPer payout window
$4,000
Activation FeeTo start the funded account
$149
Platforms & Payouts
Platforms
  • PolymarketPolymarket
  • TradingViewTradingView
  • NinjaTraderNinjaTrader
  • TradovateTradovate
Payout Methods
  • RiseRise
  • WiseWise
  • PlanePlane
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Key Differences

Funding Predicts and Topstep take noticeably different approaches to funding traders. Topstep is the cheapest way in — entry-level evaluations start at $49, versus $59.50 at Funding Predicts.

On experience, Topstep has been operating since 2012, giving it the longest public payout track record here, while Funding Predicts (est. 2026) competes with every 7 days (crypto or fiat) payouts and a maximum allocation of $150K. Profit splits reach 80% at Funding Predicts and 90% at Topstep.

Rule structure is where most traders should focus: compare each firm's drawdown style, consistency rule and daily loss limit in the table above — switching the account type and size dropdowns updates every row so you can compare the exact accounts you'd actually buy.

Trading Rules: Side-by-Side

Rule
Funding Predicts
Topstep
Weekend Holding
Allowed — event markets run around the clock
Not allowed
Overnight Holding
Allowed
Not allowed
Hedging
Not specified
Not allowed
Copy Trading
Not allowed
Allowed (own accounts)
EAs / Automation
Not specified
Semi-automated only

Which Firm Is Right for You?

Budget-Conscious Beginners

Our pick

Topstep

  • Evaluations from $49
  • Standard · RTA On uses a eod trailing drawdown
  • Payouts: Daily (up to 5/week)
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Experienced Traders

Our pick

Funding Predicts

  • Scale up to $150K in total allocation
  • Profit split up to 80%
  • 1-Step Challenge for advanced rule flexibility
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Frequently Asked Questions

With current discounts, entry-level evaluations start at $59.50 at Funding Predicts (code TICKSHIFT), $49 at Topstep. Use the dropdowns above to compare the exact account type and size you plan to buy — pricing gaps change significantly across sizes, and the “Cost per $1K” row normalizes them.