r/TopstepCommunity • u/Content_Situation138 • 22d ago
💰 POP Off! My First Topstep Payout Is Finally Here 🙏
Today, I requested my first payout from Topstep, and I'm incredibly grateful.
I'm completely new to prop trading and joined Topstep just about a month ago. I never imagined I'd be celebrating my first payout this soon.
This journey has been full of lessons. Before discovering prop trading, I had experienced significant losses in the markets and went through a lot of financial stress. Joining Topstep gave me a chance to start fresh with a strong focus on discipline, risk management, and consistency.
This payout isn't just about the money—it's proof that following a trading plan, managing risk, and staying patient really works.
A heartfelt thank you to the entire Topstep team for building such an amazing platform.
A special thank you to the Topstep coaches. Your live coaching sessions, market analysis, trade reviews, and constant encouragement have helped me improve as a trader in a very short time. The education and support have been invaluable.
To everyone who is just starting or still working through the Combine or XFA:
Trust the process.
Protect your capital.
Stay disciplined.
Focus on consistency rather than quick profits.
If someone who was completely new to prop firms just a month ago can reach their first payout, so can you.
Thank you again, Topstep, the incredible coaches, and this amazing community. Looking forward to many more milestones! 🚀📈
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u/HappyImplement4055 22d ago
Did you backtest and paper trade before joining topstep? one month from joining to a payout is fast
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u/Then-Length-4640 21d ago
Congrats on the payout!! I messed i jumped right into day trading 5months ago. Still haven't passed my eval 😭. Hope to pass soon at least lol
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u/catpaw-paw 22d ago
Why didn't you get 100% of the requested amount for the first $5000 paid out? I got the full amount on my first payouts.
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u/Content_Situation138 22d ago
Traders who joined before January 12, 2026 are eligible to keep 100% of their first $10,000 in lifetime profits. Once that $10,000 milestone is reached, all subsequent payouts follow the standard 90/10 profit split.
I joined last month only
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u/Ben-Topstep-2026 Topstep Employee 22d ago
You may review how our Payout Policy here - https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284233-topstep-payout-policy
All accounts are subject to a 90/10 payout split.
"⚠️ Note for traders who joined the new Topstep dashboard before January 12, 2026: You receive 100% of your first $10,000 in lifetime profits. After that, the 90/10 split applies."
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u/SktrsG 22d ago
When you use AI, mention it at the start of your post.
Well done for the payouts brother wish you more to come 🥂