The best Puravida Edge strategy for the Topstep 150K challenge
Topstep runs on end-of-day Max Loss Limit. This page matches that rule set to the Puravida Edge portfolio built to live inside it — and shows the simulated outcome distribution, honestly, including the alternative.
The 10-second answer
For the Topstep 150K challenge, run the 150K Balanced portfolio — Anchor MNQ · Trace MGC. It is sized so the loss floor is respected under Topstep's end-of-day Max Loss Limit, and over the 12-month sample it produced a profit factor of 2.56 with a max drawdown of $3,183.
What actually kills traders at Topstep
Topstep's trailing Max Loss Limit is measured end-of-day — more forgiving than an intraday trail — but two other rules trip up automated traders: the 50% consistency rule and a hard no-news-trading window. There is also a fixed daily loss limit on each account size.
The 50% consistency requirement (best day ≤ half of total profit) and the daily loss limit are why a single-instrument, single-strategy approach struggles here; a paired, multi-day book stays inside both.
Full firm rules, current as of May 2026: How to pass Topstep →
The match
150K Balanced — composition
Sizing: Anchor MNQ 6ct + Trace MGC 2ct. Each leg is a deterministic rule-based strategy with hard-coded entries, targets and drawdown limits.
Why it fits Topstep
Position sizing keeps peak simulated drawdown at 70.7% of the firm's hard drawdown allowance — a deliberate buffer against the end-of-day Max Loss Limit, not a coincidence of backtest luck.
Simulated outcome (Monte Carlo P50)
The alternative
150K Growth
If you want more growth tilt, the 150K Growth portfolio is the other defensible pick at this firm — trading a higher annual blow rate (7.6% vs 7.0%) for a higher median net. Honest trade-off: more upside means more variance against the firm's floor.
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FAQ
Which Puravida Edge portfolio fits Topstep 150K?
The 150K Balanced portfolio (Anchor MNQ · Trace MGC). It is matched to Topstep's end-of-day Max Loss Limit so position sizing respects the firm's loss floor from day one.
Is this an automated strategy or do I run it myself?
The portfolio is a set of rule-based TradingView strategies with hard-coded entries, targets and drawdown limits. The signals are deterministic — they fire on defined conditions, not discretion.
Are the numbers a guarantee?
No. Every figure comes from a 1,500-path Monte Carlo over a 12-month empirical sample (Jun 2025 — May 2026) and describes a distribution of outcomes, not a promise. Always verify Topstep's current rules before deploying.