Topstep Could Fix Everything With Just ONE Update—But They Won’t.

Traders aren’t asking for miracles—we’re asking for discipline tools. I love Topstep, and I want to see it win with us, not just from us. Here’s what would genuinely move the needle for trader outcomes:

What we need (simple, concrete)

• Separate risk settings with independent lockouts for each parameter.

• Weekly risk controls (profit targets + loss limits).

• Session-level controls (RTH/ETH):

  • Profit goals per session

  • Trailing loss per session

  • PDLLs per session (separate from trailing)

  • Lockout settings per session

• “Lock for the day” button that can’t be changed once pressed—no mid-day tinkering, no second-guessing.

Why this helps (traders and Topstep)

• Enforces consistent discipline (less tilt, fewer revenge trades).

• Encourages smoother equity curves, improving payout likelihood.

• Builds trust and retention—when traders feel protected, they stick around and advocate.

A simple pilot

Invite 50–100 high-engagement traders (multiple combines, near-payout histories) to co-design these controls. Short feedback loop, quick iterations, measurable impact.

If you agree

• Upvote/repost so Product sees this.

• Comment with your top 2 must-have features (copy/paste + number them):

  1. Separate risk w/ individual lockouts

  2. Weekly targets + limits

  3. Session-level profit goals

  4. Session-level trailing loss

  5. Session-level PDLL (separate from trailing)

  6. “Lock for the day” (no edits)

I’m rooting for Topstep. Give us the tools to protect ourselves, and we’ll do the rest.