Topstep · Risk Adjustments: High Risk/High Volatility
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- − (for example, CPI, FOMC, NFP), Topstep temporarily restricts new opening transactions on equity index products (ES, RTY, YM, NQ, NKD) in SIM to protect Traders from extreme volatility.
- − (MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MGC, SIL, MHG): Opening transactions limited to 1, 3, 6, 9, and 15 contracts for the $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K account sizes, respectively, during the window (see table below)
- − Non-equity/metals products
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- + (for example, CPI, FOMC, NFP), Topstep temporarily restricts new opening positions on equity index products and metals in SIM to protect Traders from extreme volatility.
- + (MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MGC): Opening transactions limited to 1, 3, 6, 9, and 15 contracts for the $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K account sizes, respectively, during the window (see table below)
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Tier 1 News Events Restrictions
Ahead of
Tier 1 News Events
-(for example, CPI, FOMC, NFP), Topstep temporarily restricts new opening transactions on equity index products (ES, RTY, YM, NQ, NKD) in SIM to protect Traders from extreme volatility.
+(for example, CPI, FOMC, NFP), Topstep temporarily restricts new opening positions on equity index products and metals in SIM to protect Traders from extreme volatility.
Minis
(ES, RTY, YM, NQ, NKD, GC, SI, HG, PL): No new opening transactions permitted during the 10-minute window surrounding the release (5 minutes before, 5 minutes after).
Micros
-(MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MGC, SIL, MHG): Opening transactions limited to 1, 3, 6, 9, and 15 contracts for the $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K account sizes, respectively, during the window (see table below)
-Non-equity/metals products
+(MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MGC): Opening transactions limited to 1, 3, 6, 9, and 15 contracts for the $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K account sizes, respectively, during the window (see table below)
Operational Adjustment & Strategy Advisory (Watch)
This filing documents an operational or rulebook adjustment enacted by Topstep. Adjustments in trading parameters, allowed instruments, or platform terms can directly impact active trader execution strategies.
Traders should review this update under the Transparency risk vector and ensure ongoing trading plans align with the revised terms.
Verified by the PropSikayet Research Desk. Source reachable on October 16, 2026.Not investment advice.