How is a prop firm payout calculated?

A prop firm payout is calculated by taking your net closed trading profit above the initial balance, multiplying it by your agreed profit split (typically 80% to 90%), adding any first-payout challenge fee refunds, and deducting network or wire processing fees from your chosen payout rail (such as USDT TRC-20 or Rise Works).

Do prop firms refund challenge registration fees on the first payout?

Yes, standard two-step evaluation prop firms (including FTMO, FundedNext, and The5ers) refund 100% of the initial evaluation fee with your first eligible withdrawal. However, futures prop firms (such as Apex Trader Funding) generally do not refund challenge fees or monthly activation fees.

Which payout method has the lowest fees for funded traders?

USDT on the TRC-20 network generally provides the lowest friction and fees, with flat transfer fees around $1.00 and confirmation within 15 to 45 minutes. Traditional international bank wires (SWIFT) typically incur $35 in fixed bank charges plus 1% to 2% in intermediary currency exchange markups.

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Prop Firm Payout & Profit Split Calculator

Calculate your exact net take-home earnings on funded evaluation accounts. Factor in 70% to 100% profit splits, 100% first-payout fee refunds, evaluation phase bonuses, and real crypto network or bank wire processing deductions.

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Step 1 • Funded Account Metrics

Account Capital & Trading Gain

Profit: $6,500

Select Funded Account Size

Closed Trading Profit (% of Account)

+6.5%$6,500

1% (Modest Gain)6% - 8% (Standard Target)25% (Monster Month)

Step 2 • Split & Evaluation Incentives

Firm Profit Split & Fee Refund

80% Trader Share

Agreed Profit Split Tier

First Payout 100% Challenge Fee Refund

Most firms refund your registration cost upon your first successful withdrawal.

Refund Amount ($):

FundedNext 15% Evaluation Phase Reward

Earn 15% profit bonus on the simulated profits made during Phase 1 & 2.

Step 3 • Withdrawal Rail & Gateway Fees

Payout Method & Deduction

Fee: -$1.00

FUNDED ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT

PAYOUT VERIFIED & APPROVED

80% / 20% Split

Net Deposited into Your Wallet

$5,698.00

Via USDT (TRC-20) • ETA: 15 - 45 Mins

Gross Closed Profit:

+6.5% on $100,000 balance

$6,500

Trader Share (80%):

Firm retains $1,300 (20%)

+$5,200

Challenge Fee Refund:

100% returned on first withdrawal

+$499

Rail Processing Fee:

USDT (TRC-20)

-$1.00

Scaling Plan Status:PROGRESSING

Firms scale capital by +25% when you hit 10% profit over 4 months. You are currently 3.5% away.

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Payout Cycles, Minimum Days & Scaling Across Major Prop Firms

Updated September 2026 • Verified Rules

Prop Firm	Base Profit Split	1st Payout Schedule	Challenge Fee Refund	Subsequent Payout Cycle	Scaling Plan Milestone
FTMO	80%	14 Days from 1st Trade	100% Refunded	Bi-weekly (14 days) or On-Demand	+25% capital every 4 mos (10% profit)
FundedNext	80% (+15% Eval Reward)	21 Days (1st), then 14 Days	100% Refunded	Bi-weekly (14 days)	+40% balance up to $4,000,000
The5ers	80% → 100%	14 Days from 1st Trade	100% Refunded	Bi-weekly / Monthly	10% target → 100% split unlocked
Apex Trader Funding	100% (1st $25k) → 90%	Twice monthly (1st-5th & 15th-20th)	No Refund	Twice monthly (capped initially)	Multiple PA accounts (up to 20 accounts)
E8 Markets	80% (Custom 100%)	8 Days (E8 Track) or 14 Days	100% Refunded	Weekly / Bi-weekly	Custom E8 Scaling up to $1M

How Payouts Affect Your Drawdown Floor

A critical mistake many traders make when requesting a withdrawal is ignoring the drawdown floor impact. In a funded account, withdrawing profits lowers your account balance back toward your initial deposit. On accounts with a static floor (such as FTMO), your maximum drawdown floor remains fixed at the starting level, meaning a withdrawal reduces your open buffer down to the minimum stop limit.

💡 Pro Tip: Always leave a 2% to 3% profit cushion in your funded account when requesting a withdrawal to absorb initial market slippage or overnight spread widening.

Crypto vs Rise vs Wire: Choosing Your Rail

Your net cash in hand depends heavily on the payment gateway rail chosen:

USDT TRC-20: Near-zero fees ($1 fixed) and instantaneous blockchain settlement directly to your private wallet.
Rise Works / Deel: Standard institutional contractor invoicing rail. Retains 1.5% fee but provides legal tax invoices.
International Wire (SWIFT): High friction ($35 wire fee + FX currency conversion spread). Recommended only for withdrawals above $10,000.

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