TopOneFutures Restricted Countries and Limitations

This is one of those topics most traders ignore until it suddenly matters.

If you trade at TopOneFutures, where you are physically located and where you legally reside is not a minor detail. It directly determines whether you’re allowed to trade, log in, or even keep an account in good standing.

I’m writing this as an active TopOneFutures trader, not to restate compliance language, but to explain how this rule actually works in real life — especially if you travel, relocate, or trade internationally.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with TopOneFutures and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check TopOneFutures website or their help center.

The Core Rule (No Sugarcoating)

TopOneFutures does not allow individuals or entities with citizenship in, or residing in, certain countries to access its services.

If you are:

• living in, or
• physically present in, or
• trading from

a restricted country, you may not place trades. Doing so can result in an immediate hard breach.

This isn’t discretionary.
It isn’t situational.
And it isn’t something support can override after the fact.

Countries Restricted by TopOneFutures

TopOneFutures restricts access for traders who are citizens of, or reside in, the following countries:

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antarctica
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burma (Myanmar)
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Chad
Côte d'Ivoire
Crimea
Cuba
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
East Timor
Ecuador
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iceland
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macedonia
Malawi
Mauritius
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Nicaragua
North Korea
Pakistan
Palestine / Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Russia (Russian Federation)
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zimbabwe

If you are tied to one of these regions through residence or location, trading is off the table.

Ownership vs. Trading: A Crucial Distinction

This is where many traders get confused.

You can still own a TopOneFutures account while traveling.
You cannot trade from a restricted country.

That distinction matters.

If you’re physically in a restricted country:

• logging in may be flagged
• trading is not allowed
• IP activity can trigger compliance actions

Even if:

• your account was opened elsewhere
• you’re only “there for a few days”
• you normally trade from an allowed country

Location at the moment of trading is what counts.

Traveling to a Non-Restricted Country

If you’re traveling internationally to a non-restricted country, trading is generally allowed — but don’t be careless.

Foreign IPs can still:

• trigger security flags
• lock your account temporarily
• delay payouts
• require manual verification

What I personally do (and recommend):

Before traveling, send a short heads-up email to
support@toponefutures.com

Include:

• destination country
• travel dates
• confirmation that you’ll be trading yourself

This takes two minutes and prevents 90% of issues.

Traveling to a Restricted Country (Read This Carefully)

If you travel to a restricted country, the rules change completely.

While physically located there:

• you may not trade
• you may not place orders
• attempting to do so can cause a hard breach

TopOneFutures enforces this due to:

• regulatory requirements
• compliance obligations
• international restrictions

This isn’t negotiable.

However — and this is important — travel itself is not a violation.

What matters is trading activity while there.

What You Should Do If You’re Traveling to a Restricted Country

If you know in advance:

1. Email support before traveling
2. Explain where you’re going and for how long
3. Confirm you will not trade during that period

This is handled very similarly to the inactivity rule.
Communication upfront goes a long way.

If possible, include:

• travel itinerary
• boarding passes
• accommodation confirmation

Not because they’re trying to spy on you — but because documentation protects your account if automated systems flag IP changes.

What If You Didn’t Notify Support in Advance?

It happens.

If you return from travel and notice:

• login issues
• restricted access
• account flags

Do this:

• log in from a non-restricted country
• contact support immediately
• explain the situation clearly

Support is generally cooperative when traders act in good faith and don’t try to trade around the rules.

Domestic Travel: Optional, But Smart

If you’re traveling within your home country, notification is technically optional.

Still, I recommend notifying support if:

• you’ll trade from a different region
• you’ll use a different network
• you’ll trade from hotels or coworking spaces

Why?

Because unusual IP behavior can look suspicious even if it’s legitimate. A short message avoids unnecessary friction.

IP Monitoring Is Active (And Automated)

TopOneFutures actively monitors:

• IP addresses
• login locations
• behavioral patterns

This isn’t manual.
It’s automated.

Trying to:

• hide location changes
• trade from restricted regions
• use workarounds

usually ends badly.

This firm is very clear about one thing:
Transparency beats cleverness every time.

Why These Restrictions Exist (From a Trader’s POV)

This isn’t about limiting traders.
It’s about survival in a regulated, global environment.

Restrictions are driven by:

• international compliance laws
• sanctions
• financial regulations
• platform risk management

Every serious prop firm operates under similar constraints — even if they don’t explain them as clearly.

Practical Takeaways (Trader-to-Trader)

Here’s the mindset that keeps you safe:

• Know whether your country is restricted before opening an account
• Don’t assume short trips “don’t count”
• Never trade from a restricted country
• Communicate early, not after the fact
• Treat location rules like drawdown rules — absolute

This isn’t a gray area rule.
It’s black and white.

Final Thought

TopOneFutures is flexible where it can be — but geographic compliance is not one of those areas.

If you respect the rules, communicate clearly, and don’t try to outsmart the system, this policy rarely becomes an issue.

Most breaches I’ve seen around this topic weren’t caused by travel — they were caused by silence.

When in doubt, send the email.

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