Payout Gates & Profit Split
The 6 checks that hide your payout button: profit, days, consistency, buffer, KYC, and caps.
80% split is marketing. Real payout needs: minimum profit ($100–$500), minimum winning days (3–5x $150), consistency (<40–50% best day), safety buffer ($100 above floor), no open trades, and KYC. Fail one = payout delayed or denied.
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Why this rule exists
80% split is marketing. Real payout needs: minimum profit ($100–$500), minimum winning days (3–5x $150), consistency (<40–50% best day), safety buffer ($100 above floor), no open trades, and KYC. Fail one = payout delayed or denied.
How traders get caught
Payout rules hide behind headline splits. Minimum profit, winning-day counts, consistency caps, safety buffers, and KYC must all clear — fail one and the payout button stays hidden with no explanation.
How to stay safe
Track winning days, best-day %, buffer distance, and KYC status in one checklist before requesting. Keep trading normally while the request queues.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
Apex 50K: Need $500 profit + 5 days ≥$250 + best day <50% + $100 buffer above $52,600 min. One $800 day on $1,200 profit = 66% → payout hidden.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Hitting profit target but not winning-days count.
Requesting payout with 2% best-day breach — button stays hidden, not explained.
Firms using this rule
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