# Top One Trader 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 consistency rule…

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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 | $5K | 7% ($350) | Trailing | 4% ($200) | 10% |
| 1-Step FLASH | $10K | 7% ($700) | Trailing | 4% ($400) | 10% |
| 1-Step FLASH | $25K | 7% ($1,750) | Trailing | 4% ($1,000) | 10% |
| 1-Step FLASH | $50K | 7% ($3,500) | Trailing | 4% ($2,000) | 10% |
| 1-Step FLASH | $100K | 7% ($7,000) | Trailing | 4% ($4,000) | 10% |
| 1-Step FLASH | $200K | 7% ($14,000) | Trailing | 4% ($8,000) | 10% |
| 1-Step NOVA | $25K | 6% ($1,500) | Trailing | — | 5% |
| 1-Step NOVA | $50K | 6% ($3,000) | Trailing | — | 5% |
| 1-Step NOVA | $100K | 6% ($6,000) | Trailing | — | 5% |
| 1-Step NOVA | $200K | 6% ($12,000) | Trailing | — | 5% |
| 2-Step Pro V2 | $5K | 9% ($450) | Static | 4% ($200) | 8% |
| 2-Step Pro V2 | $10K | 9% ($900) | Static | 4% ($400) | 8% |
| 2-Step Pro V2 | $25K | 9% ($2,250) | Static | 4% ($1,000) | 8% |
| 2-Step Pro V2 | $50K | 9% ($4,500) | Static | 4% ($2,000) | 8% |
| 2-Step Pro V2 | $100K | 9% ($9,000) | Static | 4% ($4,000) | 8% |
| 2-Step Pro V2 | $150K | 9% ($13,500) | Static | 4% ($6,000) | 8% |
| 2-Step Pro V2 | $300K | 9% ($27,000) | Static | 4% ($12,000) | 8% |
| Instant Funding | $5K | 6% ($300) | Trailing | 3% ($150) | — |
| Instant Funding | $10K | 6% ($600) | Trailing | 3% ($300) | — |
| Instant Funding | $25K | 6% ($1,500) | Trailing | 3% ($750) | — |
| Instant Funding | $50K | 6% ($3,000) | Trailing | 3% ($1,500) | — |
| Instant Funding | $100K | 6% ($6,000) | Trailing | 3% ($3,000) | — |
| Instant Funding | $200K | 6% ($12,000) | Trailing | 3% ($6,000) | — |
| Instant Prime | $5K | 5% ($250) | Trailing | 2.5% ($125) | — |
| Instant Prime | $10K | 5% ($500) | Trailing | 2.5% ($250) | — |
| Instant Prime | $25K | 5% ($1,250) | Trailing | 2.5% ($625) | — |
| Instant Prime | $50K | 5% ($2,500) | Trailing | 2.5% ($1,250) | — |
| Instant Prime | $100K | 5% ($5,000) | Trailing | 2.5% ($2,500) | — |
| Instant Prime | $200K | 5% ($10,000) | Trailing | 2.5% ($5,000) | — |

- 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" — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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.

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Consistency limit | 15% |
| 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 |

- 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 ." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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 ]" — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/10912482-comparison-of-account-types

## Top One Trader minimum trading days and time limit

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum trading days | 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 | 3 days |
| Time limit | 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 |

- Minimum trading days: "To pass each phase, traders must complete: 3 profitable trading days Each qualifying day must be at least 0.5%" — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/15164777-2-step-pro-v2-overview
- Time limit: "Trading Period : Unlimited — no time limit to complete" — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/8318230-what-are-the-rules-for-the-1-step-flash-challenge-account

## Top One Trader news trading, EA and copy trading rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| News trading | 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 | 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 | 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 | Conditional — Allowed within one account; prohibited across multiple accounts at Top One Trader or other firms |
| Martingale and grid strategies | Not permitted |
| High-frequency and latency arbitrage | Not permitted |

- 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." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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)" — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/9047696-what-are-the-restricted-prohibited-trading-strategies-at-top-one-trader

## Top One Trader weekend and overnight holding

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Weekend holding | 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 | Permitted |

- 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." — https://toponetrader.com/
- Overnight holding: "Absolutely ! You’re free to hold onto your positions overnight!" — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/9941815-can-i-hold-positions-overnight

## Other Top One Trader account rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Maximum number of accounts | Applies — No count limit; combined funded capital capped at $600,000 per individual or household |
| Prohibited instruments | Conditional — Individual stocks cannot be traded |
| Account sharing | Not permitted |
| Inactivity | At least one trade every 30 days, counted from the purchase date, or the account is breached |
| Resets | Unlimited free resets during the NOVA challenge phase |

- 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." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/8478668-what-is-the-max-allocation
- Prohibited instruments: "Please note: Individual stocks cannot be traded." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/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 ." — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/8862549-30-day-inactivity-rule
- Resets: "Resets are free of charge on the challenge phase" — https://help.toponetrader.com/en/articles/13832165-nova-account-overview

## Not found on Top One Trader's pages

- whether 2-Step Pro V2 has a time limit
- trading commissions on the current accounts
- accepted payment methods for buying an account

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Can you hold trades over the weekend at Top One Trader?

Only under conditions. Allowed on 1-Step FLASH, NOVA and 2-Step Pro V2; Instant Funding and Instant Prime need the Weekend Holding add-on.

### Does Top One Trader have minimum trading days?

Yes. 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.

### Is there a time limit at Top One Trader?

Yes. No time limit on FLASH, NOVA and the instant accounts; not stated for 2-Step Pro V2; a trade is required every 30 days.

## Related pages

- [Top One Trader profile](https://propfirmpal.com/firms/unverified/top-one-trader) — markdown: https://propfirmpal.com/firms/unverified/top-one-trader.md
- [Top One Trader payouts](https://propfirmpal.com/firms/unverified/top-one-trader/payouts) — markdown: https://propfirmpal.com/firms/unverified/top-one-trader/payouts.md
- [Top One Trader web traffic history](https://propfirmpal.com/firms/unverified/top-one-trader/traffic) — markdown: https://propfirmpal.com/firms/unverified/top-one-trader/traffic.md