Lesson 5 of 8 · 2 min
Payouts & profit splits
Splits, buffers, minimum days, consistency rules and payout caps — how money actually comes out.
Passing is step one. Getting paid has its own rules.
Common payout terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Profit split | Your share of withdrawn profit (often 80–90%, sometimes 100% of an initial amount) |
| Buffer | You may need to keep some profit above the drawdown before withdrawing |
| Minimum days | A number of trading days (sometimes "winning days") between payouts |
| Consistency rule | No single day can be too large a share of the profit being withdrawn |
| Payout cap | A maximum per payout, often rising over time |
| Payout schedule | How often you can request — weekly, bi-weekly, monthly |
The withdrawal trade-off
Withdrawing profit usually reduces your balance — and your room above the drawdown. Some traders leave a buffer in the account so one bad day after a payout doesn't end it.
Consistency rules, explained
Example: a 40% consistency rule and $3,000 of profit. If your best day was $1,500 (50%), you'd need more trading days until that day falls below 40% of total profit.
These rules exist to stop one lucky, oversized day from being paid out. They reward steady, normal-sized trading.
Tax and records
Payouts are typically income. Keep every invoice, fee and payout record. Rules depend on where you live — check with a local tax professional.
Quick recap
- Know the split, buffer, minimum days and caps before you start.
- Consistency rules reward normal size.
- Keep records of every fee and payout.
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