Topstep Live accounts under $3,000 capped at 1 contract during Tier 1 news: CPI, FOMC, NFP, PPI

By TradeDesk HQ editorial desk · Oct 22, 2026 · 12:45 PM ET · Original post on X

Key figures (as reported)

• Added Oct 21 to its news-risk page. Reason: "catastrophic loss" risk in fast markets.
• Next on the list: FOMC, Oct 28, 2:00 PM ET.

Sources

• help.topstep.com
• federalreserve.gov
• bls.gov

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