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Restricted

Own bots allowed via the paid TopstepX/ProjectX API only; must run on your own device (no VPS); not available in the Live Funded Account.

What Topstep says

“Custom automated strategies and bots are allowed via the TopstepX / ProjectX API, subject to standard platform rules and our prohibition on highfrequency trading (HFT).”

Source: https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/11187768-topstepx-api-access · checked 2026-11-04

"The use of VPS, VPNs, and remote servers is prohibited"
Live Funded Account: "automated strategies are not possible at this time" (help.topstep.com/en/articles/10657969)

What this means for bot traders

Topstep permits some automation, but only under conditions. In short: Own bots allowed via the paid TopstepX/ProjectX API only; must run on your own device (no VPS); not available in the Live Funded Account. Read the quoted policy closely before running a bot, since breaking a condition can cost you the account.

Key facts

Bot policy	Restricted
Platforms	TopstepX (API via ProjectX) checked 2026-11-04, source
Payout rules	Instant payouts advertised; see Payout FAQs. checked 2026-11-04, source

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