Topstep Re-Releases the $25K Static Trading Combine
Back by popular demand, the lab doors are re-opening. Topstep Labs has launched Drop #001: a limited re-release of the $25K Static Trading Combine - a one-time $75 fee, a static $1,000 Max Loss Limit that never moves, and double payout caps. Here's the full breakdown.
TL;DR - Drop #001
- Topstep Labs re-opened with the $25K Static Trading Combine (Drop #001).
- One-time $75 fee - no subscriptions, no rebills, no resets, no activation fee.
- Static drawdown: keep your balance above $24,000; the $1,000 Max Loss Limit never moves.
- $2,000 profit target, 50% consistency, double payout caps of $4,000.
- Limited availability. The Combine expires 90 days after purchase.
The Lab Doors Are Re-Opening
Back by popular demand, Topstep has re-opened the lab. The first drop from Topstep Labs - Drop #001 - is a limited re-release of the $25K Static Trading Combine. It's a smaller, lower-priced account with a static drawdown model and a $4,000 payout cap, aimed at traders who want a low-cost, one-and-done path to a Funded Account. Topstep frames it as a new experiment with the same opportunity: earn a Funded Account, take payouts, and work toward a Live Funded Account.
How the Static Drawdown Works
The defining feature of this Combine is its static drawdown. You keep your balance above $24,000 while working toward your $2,000 profit target, and your Max Loss Limit (MLL) never moves. Unlike a trailing drawdown that rises as your balance grows, the static MLL stays fixed at $1,000 for the entire Combine - so as your balance recovers after a drawdown, your loss limit stays put and you keep more room to work with.
The One Rule: $1,000 Static MLL
Topstep calls the Max Loss Limit "the One Rule." On this account it's $1,000 static - meaning your account must stay above $24,000 at all times. Meet the profit target, don't break the One Rule, and you earn a Funded Account. The MLL staying fixed is what makes the static model more forgiving than a trailing one once you're in profit.
Full Account Specs
Here is the complete breakdown of the $25K Static Trading Combine as listed for the Topstep Labs re-release:
What Makes This Drop Stand Out
- $25K, lower price, lower cap: a new, smaller account size with a lower price and a $4,000 payout cap - a lighter entry point.
- One-time fee: pay once and you're in. No subscriptions, no rebills, no resets, no activation fee.
- Same opportunity: earn a Funded Account, take payouts, and work toward a Live Funded Account.
- Double payout caps: the account carries a doubled payout cap of $4,000, part of the Responsible Trading Advantage.
- 90-day window: the Combine expires 90 days following your purchase, giving you a defined runway.
Limited Availability
This is a limited re-release under the Topstep Labs banner, so availability may be capped. If the static model and the one-time-fee structure fit how you trade, it's worth reviewing the details directly on Topstep's Labs page before the drop closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Topstep $25K Static Trading Combine?
The $25K Static Trading Combine is a limited re-release from Topstep Labs (Drop #001). It's a smaller, lower-priced evaluation account that uses a static drawdown: you keep your balance above $24,000 while working toward a $2,000 profit target, and your Max Loss Limit never moves. It costs a one-time $75 fee.
How does the static drawdown work?
With static drawdown, your Max Loss Limit (the One Rule) is fixed at $1,000, meaning you must keep your balance above $24,000. Unlike a trailing drawdown, the MLL never moves up as your balance grows, so the loss limit stays in the same place throughout the Combine.
How much does it cost?
It's a one-time fee of $75. There are no subscriptions, no rebills, no resets, and no activation fee. You pay once and you're in. Resets are unavailable on this account, and the Express Funded Activation Fee is free.
What are the rules?
The profit target is $2,000 with a 50% consistency target. The Max Loss Limit is $1,000 static (the One Rule). The max contract limit is 2 mini / 20 micro. The Daily Loss Limit is $500. The account carries double payout caps of $4,000. The Combine expires 90 days following purchase.
When does the Combine expire?
The Combine will expire 90 days following your purchase. It is offered in limited availability as part of the Topstep Labs re-release, so availability may be capped.
What is Topstep Labs?
Topstep Labs is Topstep's experimental program where the firm re-releases and tests limited account offers, called drops. Drop #001 is the re-release of the $25K Static Trading Combine, described as a new experiment with the same opportunity: earn a Funded Account, take payouts, and work toward a Live Funded Account.