Symbol Block is an optional risk-management setting that lets you prevent trading in specific symbols on your TopstepX account. Once you block a symbol, you cannot place orders for it until you manually remove the block.
What you’ll learn
What Symbol Block does
How to block a symbol in TopstepX
How blocked symbols affect order entry
How to remove a Symbol Block
What is Symbol Block?
Symbol Block allows you to restrict order entry for individual trading symbols in your account’s Risk Settings. For example, you can block /ES, the S&P 500 E-mini futures symbol, from being traded on the account.
A Symbol Block is an account-level setting intended to support a client’s personal trading and risk-management process. It does not eliminate the risks of futures trading or guarantee any trading outcome.
How to block a symbol
In TopstepX, open Settings.
Select Risk Settings.
Scroll to the Symbol Blocks section.
Use the dropdown to select or search for the symbol you want to block.
Select Add Block.
Select Save to apply your changes.
After saving, the symbol appears in the Current Symbol Blocks list. You will no longer be able to place orders for that symbol while it remains blocked.
How to unblock a symbol
To trade a blocked symbol again, return to Settings > Risk Settings and remove it from the Current Symbol Blocks list. Then save your updated settings. A blocked symbol remains unavailable for order entry until you manually unblock it.
Why This Matters
Symbol Block lets traders customize which products are available for trading in an account. By restricting selected symbols before placing an order, traders can apply their own account preferences consistently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I place an order for a blocked symbol?
No. Once a symbol is blocked, you cannot place orders for it until the block is manually removed.
Does blocking a symbol block every symbol?
No. A Symbol Block applies only to the specific symbol or symbols added to the Current Symbol Blocks list.
Can I unblock a symbol later?
Yes. Return to Risk Settings, remove the symbol from the Current Symbol Blocks list, and save your changes.
Is Symbol Block required?
No. It is an optional setting that you can use to restrict selected symbols in your account.
Need Help?
If you have questions about Symbol Block, contact the Support Team and they’ll be happy to help.