What is TopstepVIP?

The TopstepVIP experience is designed to give you a shot at funding–on us! You’ll trade with a team of like-minded individuals, working towards the same goals, guided by a trusted Topstep Performance Coach. It’s an elite group of traders who receive personalized support, free resources, and exclusive access to our coaches.

What Do I Get as a TopstepVIP? 

TopstepVIP isn’t just about trading—it’s about leveling up. We want you to succeed, and TopstepVIP gives you the tools to stay on track!

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No Fees for 3 Months:

Trade in your VIP Trading Combine® for three full months without paying any subscription fees. You can enjoy free and uninterrupted access to the markets, and focus solely on your trading performance! 

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Two Free Resets per Month:

Mistakes happen—that’s why VIPs get two free Resets each month. If you hit your Maximum Loss Limit, we’ve got your back! Use your Reset to get back into the market and keep trading without missing a beat.

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Private Discord Access:

Get direct access to our Performance Coaches and VIP community inside a dedicated Discord channel. This is where traders share strategies, learn together, and get the support they need to succeed.
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Waived Activation Fee:

When you pass your VIP Trading Combine, we’ll waive your Activation Fee and set up your Express Funded Account for free! That way, you can focus on trading and keep that momentum going. 

Meet our VIP Performance coaches

Our expert Performance Coaches will guide you every step of the way through exclusive coaching. With TopstepVIP, you’ll have private sessions and ongoing access to their coaching through Discord.

Coach Jay | Lunaticks

Topstep Performance Coach

Coach Jay brings 8 years of experience in financial markets to Topstep, including two years trading in Trading Combines and Funded Accounts. His background as a basketball coach gives traders a strategic edge, crafting trading plans like game strategies. Jay empowers traders with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the markets.

Coach Ray | Mindset Hunters

Topstep Performance Coach

What’s that across the range? It’s Coach Ray Trounday—aka “Wildebeast Trader!” Known for his trade location skills developed alongside John Hoagland, Ray brings 25+ years of trading experience, specializing in futures since 2017. An expert in order flow, supply and demand, and Volume Profile trading, Ray mainly trades CL and GC but is always looking for setups in ES, NQ, and YM.

Coach Vince | Market Makers

Topstep Performance Coach

Coach Vince brings 20+ years of trading experience, specializing in Market Profile, Technical Analysis, Delta, Volume, Open Interest, and Market Flow. He primarily trades ES, GC, CL, and 6E, using several different strategies. Recently, Vince has focused on trading psychology, using an emotional trade journal to stay disciplined and recognize patterns under pressure.

Coach Paul | Profiteers

Topstep Performance Coach

Coach Paul brings 40+ years of trading experience to Topstep. He spent 20 years trading Grain and Treasury Futures on the Chicago Board of Trade floor before moving to screens in 2001. Beyond trading, Paul served as a brokerage executive and fund manager. His coaching style combines two decades of coaching basketball with discipline and a winning mindset.

Coach HOOP | Pit Raiders

Topstep Performance Coach

Coach HOOP is a veteran trader and a regular in our Live Chat on TopstepTV. He spent nearly 14 years working on the CME and now trades a range of Futures contracts, with NQ and ES being his primary focus. His deep connections with the Topstep community, along with his extensive trading experience, make him an invaluable coach and resource for TopstepVIP traders.

TopstepVIP Frequently Asked Questions

Opportunities to join the TopstepVIP program will be announced periodically, so make sure to always keep an eye on your emails and tune into TopstepTV daily to be the first to hear about upcoming drafts!

Yes! Discord is a crucial part of the VIP experience. It’s where you’ll connect with Performance Coaches and other VIP traders, share strategies, and get real-time updates.

Join Topstep’s private Discord channel here!

 If selected as a VIP, part of the experience involves sharing your story with the community, either live on TopstepTV or through a recording. It’s all about motivating and inspiring others!

There is no cost to join TopstepVIP. Once invited, all associated fees (including Trading Combine fees and the Activation Fee) are waived for three months. You’ll also receive two free Resets per month.

TopstepVIP is an exclusive, invitation-only program right now. Stay tuned to TopstepTV for updates and more chances to join a team.

The TopstepVIP Experience includes a Free $100k TopstepX™ Trading Combine, so you’ll be using TopstepX for your trades.

We receive tons of applications for TopstepVIP, and with limited spots available, not everyone can be selected. Don’t worry—there will be more opportunities in the future, so stay tuned!

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