Topstep Labs Drop #007Topstep: $1.5K Challenge Is Back With 2 Minis - $99 One-Time, Keep $1,500
Topstep Labs brought back the $1.5K Challenge, now Powered Up: up to 2 minis or 20 micros instead of 2 micros. $99 once, a static $500 MLL, no daily loss limit and no consistency rule. Make $1,500, do it again, keep $1,500.
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Make $1,500. Do it again. Keep $1,500. Up to 2 minis or 20 micros, max 5 accounts per trader.
The $1.5K Challenge Rules
| Rule | $1.5K Challenge |
|---|---|
| Entry | $99 one-time |
| Goal | Make $1,500, do it again, keep $1,500 |
| Pass at | $1,500 |
| Fails at | -$500 (static Max Loss Limit) |
| Max contracts | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| Daily loss limit | None |
| Consistency target | None |
| Minimum days | None |
| Scaling plan | None |
| Profit split | None - the reward is a fixed $1,500 |
| Max accounts | 5 per trader |
| Availability | Limited, first come, first served |
What Changed in Drop #007
The $1.5K Challenge ran before on 2 micros, and Topstep's own line on it is "2 micros wasn't enough." Drop #007 keeps the same goal and the same one-time reward, but lets you trade up to 2 minis or 20 micros. The fee is $99 one-time, which Topstep says reflects the bigger buying power.
| Rule | Earlier version | Drop #007 |
|---|---|---|
| Max contracts | 2 micros | 2 minis / 20 micros |
| Goal | Make $1,500, do it again, keep $1,500 | Same |
What $500 of Room Looks Like at Full Size
The static MLL gives you $500 before the account fails. At max size that room goes fast:
| Contract | Max size | Per point | Points to -$500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES | 2 minis | $100 | 5 |
| NQ | 2 minis | $40 | 12.5 |
| MES | 20 micros | $100 | 5 |
| MNQ | 20 micros | $40 | 12.5 |
Before commissions. Because the MLL is static, any profit you bank sits on top of the floor, so your room grows as you win instead of trailing up behind you.
Fine print that matters
- The $1,500 reward is one-time - this is not an account with ongoing payouts.
- Max 5 accounts per trader.
- Limited availability, first come, first served - Topstep did not give an end date.
Is It Worth It?
$99 for a shot at a fixed $1,500, with no daily loss limit, no consistency rule and no minimum days, is about as simple as a prop challenge gets. The static floor is $500 - at 2 minis on ES that is 5 points. The extra size helps you get to the target faster once you have a cushion, not on the first trade. Compare it with other firms on the price list.
Topstep $1.5K Challenge FAQ
What is the Topstep $1.5K Challenge?
It is Topstep Labs Drop #007. You pay $99 once, make $1,500, do it again, and keep $1,500 as a one-time reward. This version is Powered Up and trades up to 2 minis or 20 micros.
How much does the Topstep $1.5K Challenge cost?
$99 one-time. Topstep says the fee reflects the 10x bigger buying power of the new version.
What are the rules of the Topstep $1.5K Challenge?
You pass at $1,500 and fail at -$500, with a static $500 Max Loss Limit. There is no daily loss limit, no consistency target, no minimum days, no scaling plan and no profit split. Max size is 2 minis or 20 micros.
What changed in the new $1.5K Challenge?
The earlier version traded 2 micros. Drop #007 trades up to 2 minis or 20 micros, which is 10x the buying power. The goal and the one-time reward stay the same, and the fee is $99 one-time.
What does a static $500 MLL mean?
Your Max Loss Limit sits $500 below your starting balance and never moves. It does not trail your balance up, so every dollar of profit you make adds to your room above the floor.
How many $1.5K Challenge accounts can I buy?
Up to 5 per trader. Topstep lists it as limited availability, first come, first served, and has not given an end date.
$1.5K Challenge - $99 one-time
Up to 2 minis or 20 micros, max 5 accounts per trader.
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