Topstep7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
VS
Ylos Trading7.8/10 4.8 (882)
Checked 3 Nov 2026

Topstep vs Ylos Trading

Trading Combine 50K vs Standard 50K

9 rules compared
1Topstep better
3Ties
5Ylos Trading better

Topstep gets you funded for $61 less.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are futures firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
TopstepYlos Trading
Cost to get funded
$198
$259
Topstep $61 less
Evaluation price
$49 monthly
$180 one-time
Different billing
Activation fee
$149
$79
Ylos Trading $70 less
Profit target
$3,000 (6%)
$3,000 (6%)
Tie
Maximum loss
$2,000 (4%)End-of-day trailing
$2,500 (5%)End-of-day trailing
Ylos Trading more room
Minimum trading days
Not stated
Not stated to pass; 10 trading days before a payout
Not stated
Profit split
90%
100% of your first $15,000, 90% up to $30,000, then 80%
Tie
Restricted countries
32
16
Ylos Trading fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.0
7.8
Ylos Trading rated higher
Daily loss limit
Optional $1,000 (choose at checkout)
None
Tie
Consistency rule
Best day ≤ 55% of target (raises target, no fail)
None in the evaluation; best day ≤ 40% of profit per payout (funded)
Ylos Trading is less restrictive
Payouts
After 5 winning days of $150+
After 10 trading days with 7 winning days ($50+); requests every 10 business days
Different schedules
Platforms
TopstepX, Quantower
BlackArrow
Topstep supports more platforms

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose Topstep if…
7.0/10 3.7 (15K)
  • You want the cheaper way in ($198 vs $259).
  • You expect to pass quickly and want a low first payment.
  • You trade on TopstepX, Quantower.
Choose Ylos Trading if…
7.8/10 4.8 (882)
  • You’d rather pay once than monthly.
  • You trade on BlackArrow.
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