Topstep Labs Drops #008 and #009Topstep: The $3K Challenge Is Back in Two Versions - $65 or $199 One-Time, Keep $3,000
Topstep Labs brought back the $3K Challenge, and this time you pick your poison: Slasher for $65 or Undead for $199.
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Slasher or Undead?
| Rule | Slasher | Undead |
|---|---|---|
| Drop | #009 | #008 |
| Price | $65 one-time | $199 one-time |
| Max size | 2 minis / 20 micros | 5 minis / 50 micros |
| Max Loss Limit | $500 static | $1,000 static |
| Pass at | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Payout | $3,000 cash | $3,000 cash |
| Max accounts | 5 per trader | 5 per trader |
Same goal either way: make $3,000, do it again, keep $3,000. The difference is how much room and size you pay for - Slasher cuts the floor in half for a third of the price.
The Rules
- Profit split
- None - you keep $3,000
- Daily loss limit
- None
- Consistency target
- None
- Minimum days
- None
- Scaling plan
- None
- Resets / subscription
- None - one-time fee
Our Take
Why it's worth a look
- $65 for a shot at $3,000 in cash on Slasher.
- Static floor - it never trails your profits.
- No split, no DLL, no consistency, no minimum days.
Bottom line: Slasher is the cheap shot, Undead is the one with room to actually trade. Compare it with every other firm on the price list.
FAQ
How does the Topstep $3K Challenge work?
Make $3,000, do it again, and keep $3,000 as a one-time cash payout. There is no profit split, no daily loss limit, no consistency target, no minimum days and no scaling plan.
What is the difference between Undead and Slasher?
Undead (Drop #008) is $199 one-time with up to 5 minis or 50 micros and a $1,000 static Max Loss Limit. Slasher (Drop #009) is $65 one-time with up to 2 minis or 20 micros and a $500 static Max Loss Limit.
How many $3K Challenge accounts can I buy?
Up to 5 of each per trader.
Can I reset a $3K Challenge account?
No. There are no resets and no subscriptions: you pay once per account.
$3K Challenge - from $65
Slasher $65 or Undead $199, one-time. Keep $3,000. Limited release.
See Topstep LabsSlasher at $65 or Undead at $199 - bullish or bearish?
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