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Topstep vs The Forex Funder

Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.

METRIC
TOPS
Topstep
✓ VERIFIEDEST. 2012
TXFF
The Forex Funder
TRUST SCORE69/100BETTER45/100
PROFIT SPLIT90%
PAYOUT DAYS7d
PASS RATE28%
MIN COST$49
MAX FUNDING$150,000
RATING3/53.8/5BETTER
REVIEW COUNT3BETTER2
STEPS1-step
DRAWDOWNTrailing EOD

TOPSTEP DETAILS

MARKETS
Futures
PLATFORMS
MT4, MT5
TYPES
futures, beginner

THE FOREX FUNDER DETAILS

Topstep PROS

  • +Profit split of 90% is well above the industry average of 84.7%, offering traders a superior earnings share.
  • +Min challenge cost of $49 is well below the industry average of $186.7, making entry highly accessible.
  • +Single-step funding is better than the industry average of 1.6 steps, streamlining the path to funded status.
  • +Founded in 2012, Topstep is one of the most established prop firms, providing strong credibility and track record.

Topstep CONS

  • Max funding of $150,000 is far below the industry average of $839,272.7, significantly limiting earning potential.
  • Overall drawdown of 10% with trailing EOD type means drawdown limits tighten as profits grow, increasing risk.
  • Days to first payout at 7 is slightly above the industry average of 6.5, a minor but notable delay.

The Forex Funder PROS

  • +Listed on PropDNA, providing traders a point of reference
  • +Forex focus suggests a defined and specialized market offering
  • +No confirmed below-average metrics due to absence of data
  • +Firm name indicates a clear trading niche for forex traders

The Forex Funder CONS

  • No data provided on profit split, max funding, or challenge cost
  • No trading conditions such as drawdown, profit target, or payout terms are available
  • Traders cannot meaningfully compare this firm to industry averages without data

PROPDNA VERDICT

Topstep
Higher trust score (69/100). Faster payouts at 7d. 90% profit split.
The Forex Funder
Lower trust score (45/100). Slower payouts at —d.

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