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Top One Trader Rules
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Top One Trader rules at a glance
Top One Trader's plans state a maximum drawdown of 5% to 9% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 29 plans. A consistency rule applies: 15% consistency rule on Instant Funding; 20% Equity Stability Score (ESS) on Instant Prime and funded NOVA accounts; none on 1-Step FLASH and 2-Step Pro V2. News trading is conditional: allowed during challenges; on funded 1-Step FLASH, NOVA and 2-Step Pro V2 accounts no opening or closing trades from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after high-impact news; not allowed on Instant Funding; Instant Prime only with the news trading add-on.
Compiled from 29 of Top One Trader's own published pages, read on 13 September 2026. Not verified by Prop Firm Pal: every value is what Top One Trader states about itself, quoted with the page it came from. A firm can change its rules at any time, so check the linked page before you pay for an account.
Top One Trader drawdown rules
Top One Trader's plans state a maximum drawdown of 5% to 9% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 29 plans.
A daily loss limit of 2.5% to 4% is stated on 25 of 29 plans; where a plan shows a dash, no daily figure is recorded for it.
Dollar amounts are the published percentage applied to the account size.
Plan
Account size
Max drawdown
Drawdown type
Daily loss limit
Profit target
1-Step FLASH
Account size
$5K
Max drawdown
7% ($350)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
4% ($200)
Profit target
10%
1-Step FLASH
Account size
$10K
Max drawdown
7% ($700)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
4% ($400)
Profit target
10%
1-Step FLASH
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
7% ($1,750)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
4% ($1,000)
Profit target
10%
1-Step FLASH
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
7% ($3,500)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
4% ($2,000)
Profit target
10%
1-Step FLASH
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
7% ($7,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
4% ($4,000)
Profit target
10%
1-Step FLASH
Account size
$200K
Max drawdown
7% ($14,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
4% ($8,000)
Profit target
10%
1-Step NOVA
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
6% ($1,500)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
—
Profit target
5%
1-Step NOVA
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
6% ($3,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
—
Profit target
5%
1-Step NOVA
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
6% ($6,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
—
Profit target
5%
1-Step NOVA
Account size
$200K
Max drawdown
6% ($12,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
—
Profit target
5%
2-Step Pro V2
Account size
$5K
Max drawdown
9% ($450)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($200)
Profit target
8%
2-Step Pro V2
Account size
$10K
Max drawdown
9% ($900)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($400)
Profit target
8%
2-Step Pro V2
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
9% ($2,250)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($1,000)
Profit target
8%
2-Step Pro V2
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
9% ($4,500)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($2,000)
Profit target
8%
2-Step Pro V2
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
9% ($9,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($4,000)
Profit target
8%
2-Step Pro V2
Account size
$150K
Max drawdown
9% ($13,500)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($6,000)
Profit target
8%
2-Step Pro V2
Account size
$300K
Max drawdown
9% ($27,000)
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4% ($12,000)
Profit target
8%
Instant Funding
Account size
$5K
Max drawdown
6% ($300)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($150)
Profit target
—
Instant Funding
Account size
$10K
Max drawdown
6% ($600)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($300)
Profit target
—
Instant Funding
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
6% ($1,500)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($750)
Profit target
—
Instant Funding
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
6% ($3,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($1,500)
Profit target
—
Instant Funding
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
6% ($6,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($3,000)
Profit target
—
Instant Funding
Account size
$200K
Max drawdown
6% ($12,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($6,000)
Profit target
—
Instant Prime
Account size
$5K
Max drawdown
5% ($250)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
2.5% ($125)
Profit target
—
Instant Prime
Account size
$10K
Max drawdown
5% ($500)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
2.5% ($250)
Profit target
—
Instant Prime
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
5% ($1,250)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
2.5% ($625)
Profit target
—
Instant Prime
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
5% ($2,500)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
2.5% ($1,250)
Profit target
—
Instant Prime
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
5% ($5,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
2.5% ($2,500)
Profit target
—
Instant Prime
Account size
$200K
Max drawdown
5% ($10,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
2.5% ($5,000)
Profit target
—
In Top One Trader's words
Plan figures: “Here are the key differences between 1 step FLASH, 1 Step NOVA, 2 step PLUS, 2 step PRO v2, Instant Funded Accounts and Instant Prime Account” help.toponetrader.com/…/10912482-comparison-of-account-types
Top One Trader consistency rule
A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit a single trading day may account for. Here is what Top One Trader states.
Rule
What Top One Trader states
Consistency limit
What Top One Trader states
15%
Consistency rule
What Top One Trader states
Applies — 15% consistency rule on Instant Funding; 20% Equity Stability Score (ESS) on Instant Prime and funded NOVA accounts; none on 1-Step FLASH and 2-Step Pro V2
In Top One Trader's words
Consistency limit: “The Consistency Rule states that no single trading day’s profit should exceed 15% of your total profits accumulated over your trading period .” help.toponetrader.com/…/10911570-understanding-the-15-consistency-rule-for-instant-funded-accounts
Consistency rule: “Consistency Rule 15% or below [ Details ] None ESS Rule None 20% or below [ Details ]” help.toponetrader.com/…/10912482-comparison-of-account-types
Top One Trader minimum trading days and time limit
Rule
What Top One Trader states
Minimum trading days
What Top One Trader states
Applies — 3 profitable days of at least 0.5% per phase on 2-Step Pro V2 and on 1-Step FLASH (also before a FLASH payout); none on NOVA, Instant Funding or Instant Prime
In the plan figures
What Top One Trader states
3 days
Time limit
What Top One Trader states
Applies — No time limit on FLASH, NOVA and the instant accounts; not stated for 2-Step Pro V2; a trade is required every 30 days
In Top One Trader's words
Minimum trading days: “To pass each phase, traders must complete: 3 profitable trading days Each qualifying day must be at least 0.5%” help.toponetrader.com/…/15164777-2-step-pro-v2-overview
Time limit: “Trading Period : Unlimited — no time limit to complete” help.toponetrader.com/…/8318230-what-are-the-rules-for-the-1-step-flash-challenge-account
Top One Trader news trading, EA and copy trading rules
Rule
What Top One Trader states
News trading
What Top One Trader states
Conditional — Allowed during challenges; on funded 1-Step FLASH, NOVA and 2-Step Pro V2 accounts no opening or closing trades from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after high-impact news; not allowed on Instant Funding; Instant Prime only with the news trading add-on
Expert advisors and automated trading
What Top One Trader states
Conditional — Your own unique EA during challenges only; not allowed on funded, Instant Funding or Instant Prime accounts; commercially available EAs and external API tools are banned
Copy trading
What Top One Trader states
Conditional — Only between challenge accounts you own; prohibited on funded and instant funded accounts and between different traders; identical trades on your own funded accounts need a 30-minute gap
Hedging
What Top One Trader states
Conditional — Allowed within one account; prohibited across multiple accounts at Top One Trader or other firms
Martingale and grid strategies
What Top One Trader states
Not permitted
High-frequency and latency arbitrage
What Top One Trader states
Not permitted
In Top One Trader's words
News trading: “After passing your challenge, funded traders cannot execute new trades or close trades within 5 minutes before and after a high-impact news even.” help.toponetrader.com/…/9047696-what-are-the-restricted-prohibited-trading-strategies-at-top-one-trader
Expert advisors and automated trading: “You are welcome to use Expert Advisors (EAs) on 1-Step and 2-Step accounts during CHALLENGES ( Using an EA / Trading bot on Simulated Funded Accounts is not allowed) to enhance and optimize your trading strategies.” help.toponetrader.com/…/8318937-can-i-use-an-expert-advisor-api-or-hft
Copy trading: “Manual Copy Trading : You may copy trades between accounts owned by you (Challenge Phase only)” help.toponetrader.com/…/8487707-is-copy-trading-allowed-at-top-one-trader
Hedging: “Hedging using multiple accounts, whether within Top One Trader or across other platforms, is prohibited. This does not reflect proper trading strategy, and our risk software detects hedging patterns across various firms. Hedging within one account is allowed.” help.toponetrader.com/…/9047696-what-are-the-restricted-prohibited-trading-strategies-at-top-one-trader
Martingale and grid strategies: “The Martingale strategy involves increasing trade size after losses, aiming to cover losses with a future win. This strategy is extremely high risk and is strictly prohibited.” help.toponetrader.com/…/9047696-what-are-the-restricted-prohibited-trading-strategies-at-top-one-trader
High-frequency and latency arbitrage: “Tick Scalping involves holding positions for seconds to 5 minutes . Both strategies are prohibited and any gains made from such trades might be deducted.” help.toponetrader.com/…/9047696-what-are-the-restricted-prohibited-trading-strategies-at-top-one-trader
Top One Trader weekend and overnight holding
Rule
What Top One Trader states
Weekend holding
What Top One Trader states
Conditional — Allowed on 1-Step FLASH, NOVA and 2-Step Pro V2; Instant Funding and Instant Prime need the Weekend Holding add-on
Overnight holding
What Top One Trader states
Permitted
In Top One Trader's words
Weekend holding: “You’re free to hold onto your positions over the weekend, but Weekend Holding add-on must be purchased on Instant Funding and Prime accounts.” toponetrader.com
Overnight holding: “Absolutely ! You’re free to hold onto your positions overnight!” help.toponetrader.com/…/9941815-can-i-hold-positions-overnight
Other Top One Trader account rules
Rule
What Top One Trader states
Maximum number of accounts
What Top One Trader states
Applies — No count limit; combined funded capital capped at $600,000 per individual or household
Prohibited instruments
What Top One Trader states
Conditional — Individual stocks cannot be traded
Account sharing
What Top One Trader states
Not permitted
Inactivity
What Top One Trader states
At least one trade every 30 days, counted from the purchase date, or the account is breached
Resets
What Top One Trader states
Unlimited free resets during the NOVA challenge phase
In Top One Trader's words
Maximum number of accounts: “Yes , you can open multiple accounts. However, the total combined ' funded ' capital across all accounts must not exceed the $600,000 limit.” help.toponetrader.com/…/8478668-what-is-the-max-allocation
Prohibited instruments: “Please note: Individual stocks cannot be traded.” help.toponetrader.com/…/8318925-which-instruments-can-i-trade
Account sharing: “Allowing any third party (including services or companies) to trade on your behalf or using "pass your challenge" services is prohibited.” help.toponetrader.com/…/9047696-what-are-the-restricted-prohibited-trading-strategies-at-top-one-trader
Inactivity: “Please note that you must place at least one trade within 30 days .” help.toponetrader.com/…/8862549-30-day-inactivity-rule
Resets: “Resets are free of charge on the challenge phase” help.toponetrader.com/…/13832165-nova-account-overview
Not found on Top One Trader's pages
These were not stated on the pages of Top One Trader's site we read. They may be published somewhere we did not look, which makes them the questions to put to its support desk before paying.
whether 2-Step Pro V2 has a time limit
trading commissions on the current accounts
accepted payment methods for buying an account
FAQs
What are Top One Trader's drawdown rules?
Top One Trader's plans state a maximum drawdown of 5% to 9% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 29 plans.
Does Top One Trader have a consistency rule?
Yes. 15% consistency rule on Instant Funding; 20% Equity Stability Score (ESS) on Instant Prime and funded NOVA accounts; none on 1-Step FLASH and 2-Step Pro V2.
Does Top One Trader allow news trading?
Only under conditions. Allowed during challenges; on funded 1-Step FLASH, NOVA and 2-Step Pro V2 accounts no opening or closing trades from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after high-impact news; not allowed on Instant Funding; Instant Prime only with the news trading add-on.
Does Top One Trader allow EAs and automated trading?
Only under conditions. Your own unique EA during challenges only; not allowed on funded, Instant Funding or Instant Prime accounts; commercially available EAs and external API tools are banned.
Does Top One Trader allow copy trading?
Only under conditions. Only between challenge accounts you own; prohibited on funded and instant funded accounts and between different traders; identical trades on your own funded accounts need a 30-minute gap.
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