What Is Payout in Prop Firm Trading?

What Is Payout in Prop Firm Trading?

A payout is the money you withdraw from a funded prop account after generating profits. After you pass the challenge and start trading real profit for the firm, you become eligible for scheduled payouts based on the firm’s rules.

How Payouts Work

  1. You trade the funded account.
  2. You generate profit above the starting balance.
  3. The firm calculates your share using the profit split.
  4. You request a payout on the allowed payout date.

When Can You Request a Payout?

Each firm has a payout frequency (for example, every 7 days, every 14 days, or monthly). Some allow your very first withdrawal only after a certain minimum number of trading days.

Do You Get Your Challenge Fee Back?

Many firms refund the original challenge fee with your first payout. That means your challenge can become effectively “free” if you pass and withdraw.

Key Takeaway

Payout is your real cash reward from prop trading. Check payout timing, minimum withdrawal rules, and profit split before choosing a firm.