Topstep vs FundedNext Futures: rules compared (2026)
Topstep's real-time trailing floor and daily limit versus FundedNext's end-of-day, no-daily-loss Bolt account. Same drawdown number, very different feel.
| Rule | Topstep | FundedNext (Bolt) |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown type | Intraday trailing (real-time) | End-of-day trailing |
| Max drawdown (50K) | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Daily loss limit | Yes — $1,000 (50K) | None |
| Consistency (funded) | 50% | None (40% in the challenge only) |
| Payout model | Ongoing, 5 winning days | Bolt is closed-end — capped lifetime payouts |
| Account sizes | 50K / 100K / 150K | Bolt: 50K only |
What actually differs
Both cap a 50K account's drawdown at $2,000, but Topstep trails it intraday (a morning spike you give back can breach you) and adds a daily loss limit, while FundedNext trails only at the end of day with no daily cap — easier to hold through volatility. The catch with FundedNext's Bolt is the closed-end payout model (a capped lifetime total), where Topstep's funded account pays out on an ongoing basis.
Topstep rules: /firms/topstep · free calculator. (FundedNext Futures isn't tracked in FundedStreak yet — tell us if you want it added.)
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