Topstep has shared the first release under its new Topstep Labs initiative, introducing the Static $25K Trading Combine. Announced as Topstep Labs Drop #001, the evaluation account is designed for futures traders seeking a lower-cost route to funded trading while offering a fixed maximum loss limit instead of a trailing drawdown.
According to the firm, the new $25,000 Static Trading Combine features a $1,000 Static Maximum Loss Limit (MLL) that remains locked at $24,000 throughout the evaluation. Unlike traditional trailing drawdown models, the maximum loss threshold does not move as account equity increases, giving traders a fixed risk parameter from the start.
Topstep $25K Static Trading Combine With Fixed $1,000 Loss Limit
Topstep described the account by saying, “Fresh out of the lab. Ready for the charts,” while positioning the launch as the first product release under its experimental Topstep Labs banner.
Another feature of the new evaluation is its $4,000 DOUBLE payout cap, matching the payout limit available on the firm’s larger $50K Trading Combine despite the smaller account size. The firm says this allows traders to access the same payout structure at a lower entry cost.
The launch targets traders looking for a more affordable funding option without sacrificing access to payout opportunities. By combining a smaller account with a fixed loss limit and the same DOUBLE payout cap as the $50K evaluation, Topstep is introducing an alternative for traders who prefer a static drawdown model over a trailing one.
The company promoted the account with the message: “Smaller account. Lower cost to get started. Big opportunity to earn funding.”
The release also marks the beginning of the Topstep Labs initiative, suggesting that additional experimental products or account structures may follow in future drops.
Topstep has not indicated whether the Static $25K Trading Combine will replace any existing evaluation programs. Instead, it appears to expand the firm’s lineup by giving futures traders another funding pathway with different risk management mechanics while maintaining access to funded trading opportunities upon successful completion of the evaluation.
Company Overview
Topstep is a futures proprietary trading firm offering traders a learning and evaluation program called the Trading Combine. They allow traders to educate themselves and test their skills while trading in simulated market conditions. Remember that you will also be able to start earning upon achieving specific trading objectives.
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