Topstep has refreshed how it rewards its best-performing funded traders. In July 2026 the firm rebranded its “Live performance bonuses” as the Topstep Octagon — a monthly bonus for Live Funded traders that sits alongside, not inside, the normal payout process.
What changed
According to Topstep coverage of the update (introduced around July 6, 2026), Live Funded traders earn monthly performance bonuses based on net profit and loss for a calendar month, paid directly into the Live Funded Account and independent of payouts and balance expansion. In plain terms: it’s an extra reward for a strong month, dropped straight into your live account, separate from the withdrawals and scaling you already get.
The Octagon rides on top of Topstep’s existing structure — including the 90% Live Funded profit split for sign-ups after January 12, 2026 — rather than replacing any of it.
What it means for traders
The key detail is the calendar-month basis. A bonus tied to full-month net P&L rewards consistency across the month, not a single outlier day — the same profile Topstep’s consistency mechanics already encourage. Traders who grind steady green months benefit most; a strong week undone by a bad one nets out.
As always with bonus programs, the exact percentages, caps and conditions are the firm’s to set and adjust, so confirm the live terms in your dashboard before counting on a number. For the full picture of how Topstep funds and pays traders, see our Topstep review, and for where it sits against the field, the best futures prop firms.
Source: Topstep program coverage and Topstep. Terms can change — verify current details with the firm.