GLOSSARY · PROP FIRMS
What is payout split?
The payout split is the share of funded-account profits the trader keeps, commonly 80% to 90%, with the remainder retained by the prop firm.
What it means
Splits have compressed as the industry has become competitive, and headline percentages of 90% or more are now common. The percentage alone is a poor basis for choosing a firm, because payout frequency, minimum thresholds and processing reliability vary far more than the split does.
Why it matters
The questions that matter more are how often payouts can be requested, what minimum applies, how long processing takes in practice, and whether the firm has a history of paying. A 90% split from a firm that disputes withdrawals is worth less than 75% from one that does not.
What this changes in practice
Consistency rules can also gate payouts independently of the split. A firm may require that no single day accounts for more than a set share of total profit, which can delay or void a payout earned largely in one strong session — a specific risk for bots that occasionally have an outsized day.
Related terms
- Funded accountA funded account is the trading account a prop firm gives you after you pass its paid evaluation…
- Consistency ruleA consistency rule limits how much of a trader's total profit may come from a single day or sing…
- Prop firmA prop firm, short for proprietary trading firm, gives traders an account to trade in return for…
Further reading
Educational information only, not financial advice. Trading leveraged products carries substantial risk of loss. Last updated 2026-09-09.