Back to Learning Hub
Payout Rules • Visual Master Guide

Profit Split Progression

Headline 80–90% splits apply only after conditions — early cycles and add-ons change the math.

Most programs start near 80% to the trader and step toward 90–100% after consecutive payouts or add-on purchases. Evaluation add-ons that boost the split cost upfront and only pay back across several cycles. Instant programs often start lower because there was no evaluation filter. On $100K, the difference between 80% and 90% on a $5,000 month is $500 — larger than most challenge discounts. Read whether the progression is automatic, request-based, or add-on gated.

5 min • Interactive Live visual Test in Simulator
Verified vs official FAQ & Terms

Applies to 3 firms • Payout Rules • PAYOUT + SCALING

Prev: Payout Methods & FeeNext: All-In Cost Per $100

Deep Dive

Why this rule exists

Most programs start near 80% to the trader and step toward 90–100% after consecutive payouts or add-on purchases. Evaluation add-ons that boost the split cost upfront and only pay back across several cycles. Instant programs often start lower because there was no evaluation filter. On $100K, the difference between 80% and 90% on a $5,000 month is $500 — larger than most challenge discounts. Read whether the progression is automatic, request-based, or add-on gated.

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

Trader Keeps = Withdrawable Profit * Split % (by cycle and add-ons)

Real Dollar Example

On a $100K account up $5,000, an 80% split pays $4,000 and a 90% split pays $4,500 — a $500 gap. A $150 add-on to unlock 90% needs one $1,500-profit cycle to break even; below that it loses money.

Common Traps & Mistakes

1

Buying a 90% add-on for a $500-profit account that never earns it back.

2

Assuming the headline 90% applies to the first payout — it usually starts at 80%.

3

Comparing firms on split alone while ignoring caps and minimums.

Firms using this rule

Goat Funded Trader 80% base with progression and adFTMO 80/20 base, up to 90/10 on ScaleFunding Pips Tiered splits by program and add
Compare firms →

Related guides

Keep learning this cluster