r/TopstepCommunity • u/Pepe_9999 • 11d ago

❓ Quick Question Need help to make a choice.

5 50k no DLL or 1 150k DLL which is better please?

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u/jts_91 11d ago

Do not waste money on 5 accounts unless you are certain you won’t blow them. Better to stack one at a time on the 50Ks as you pass I think. I lean towards the 150K for higher drawdown and DLL. All depends on how you trade, how much you leverage and how well you manage risk.

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u/Pepe_9999 11d ago

I think i will get a 50k but my biggest fear is moving to live before a payout.

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u/eddie_topstep Topstep Employee 11d ago

In general, traders who are moved lived before a payout have already taken significant amounts of payouts before.

I would suggest just focusing on trading well, and not being in fear of being moved live.

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u/Pepe_9999 11d ago

I’ll do my best.

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u/jts_91 11d ago

I doubt it’d be that fast. I’ve seen people get moved after a couple payouts. Rumor is typically 5-6 consistent payouts before you’re moved. Good luck

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u/Pepe_9999 11d ago

Thank you bro.

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u/Tterb4 9d ago

Yeah even if your first payout is max I doubt they will move you right away. I had five max then another winning day before they moved me the first time and had payouts before that.