Topstep vs Ylos Trading: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Topstep (futures) and Ylos Trading (futures) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	Topstep	Ylos Trading
Trustpilot rating	3.5★ (14,360 reviews)	4.8★ (514 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	100% first $15,000, then 90%
Evaluation types	1 Step	—
Account sizes	$50K, $100K, $150K	$25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $250,000, $300,000
Cheapest challenge fee	$49	—
Drawdown type	EOD trailing	—
Platforms	TopstepX	BlackArrow
Payout frequency	Every 5 winning days ($200+)	You keep 100% of the first $15,000 withdrawn; beyond that the split is 90%

Verdict

Ylos Trading offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 90%). Topstep challenge fees start at $49. Both firms support 1 trading platform.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at Topstep, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $100K · 1 Step: $99 · Split: 90% to you

How many attempts?

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2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$198

2 attempts × $99 fee

Net Cost

$198

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

0.22%

Profit needed on $100K after 90% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

Topstep vs Ylos Trading — FAQs

Both Topstep and Ylos Trading are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Ylos Trading has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 3.5). Ylos Trading offers a higher profit split (100% vs 90%).

Ylos Trading has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 90% at Topstep.

Topstep challenge fees start at $49. Pricing data for Ylos Trading is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Topstep offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Topstep account sizes: $50K, $100K, $150K. Ylos Trading account sizes: $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $250,000, $300,000.