Topstep Combine
Pine Script Strategies for the Topstep Combine
Topstep's daily loss limit ends most Combines, and the trailing maximum drawdown ends the rest. Strategies that take measured shots and never average down are the only ones that survive — here's how our Pine Scripts are tuned for that.
Topstep's rules at a glance
| Rule | 50k Combine | 100k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Max loss limit (trailing) | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Daily loss limit | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Min winning days ($200+) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max contracts | 5 micros / 1 mini | 10 / 2 | 15 / 3 |
The trailing max loss is the killer. It locks once you reach the profit target, but until then it follows your highest equity peak by the trail amount. A trader who runs up to $1,800 on a 50k and then gives back $1,400 has $400 of headroom — one normal stop-out away from a Combine fail.
How Pine Script automation helps
Topstep's five winning days rule is what slows traders down: even if you hit the target on day one, you have to grind out four more $200+ days. The Pine Scripts in our store are designed to take 1–3 quality setups per session and exit at fixed targets, which produces consistent small green days rather than one home-run day and four scratch days.
- Fixed dollar stop in script — daily loss math is predictable
- Bar-close logic so signals don't repaint
- One entry per signal, no martingale, no add-ons
- Optional RTH-only filter for traders who skip the overnight session
- Alerts wire to TradersPost for hands-off execution into TopstepX or your TSTrader account
Which plan fits a Topstep trader?
The 50k Combine pairs with the Starter plan ($50) on MES or MNQ. The 100k and 150k Combines pair with the Pro plan ($80) on ES or NQ. The Pro plan's risk sizing matches the trail on the 100k account so a normal stop-out doesn't put you within range of breach.
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View Plans Browse ResourcesFAQ — Topstep specific
Can I automate on a Topstep funded account?
Topstep's policy on funded automation has been tightened more than once. As of this writing, semi-automation (script-fired alerts, manually confirmed) is the safest path on the funded side. The Combine itself permits automation. Always check the current Topstep TOS.
Do the scripts handle the trailing max loss?
The script doesn't read your account balance — that's an account-level rule. What it does is keep per-trade risk small enough that no single losing trade walks you into the trail.
Will it work for the Express Funded Account (XFA)?
Yes. The XFA uses the same daily-loss / trailing-drawdown framework. Pick the plan matching your account size.