There is no evaluation and no minimum number of days. You can request a payout on the day your balance clears the buffer, including your first trading day, if every condition is met.
| Account | Buffer | First payout at a balance of | Smallest payout (gross / cash) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $1,250.00 | $26,750.00 | $500.00 / $450.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,500.00 | $53,000.00 | $500.00 / $450.00 |
| $100,000 | $5,000.00 | $105,500.00 | $500.00 / $450.00 |
| $150,000 | $7,500.00 | $158,000.00 | $500.00 / $450.00 |
| $300,000 | $15,000.00 | $315,500.00 | $500.00 / $450.00 |
- Your balance must reach your starting balance plus the buffer plus the $500 minimum.
- You must be flat, with no working orders, on an active account we hold current data for.
- Your best day in the current payout cycle must be 40% or less of the cycle’s profit.
- One payout request per account per trading day.
What the buffer is
The buffer is neither a target nor an evaluation. It is profit that stays in the simulated account. It affects only when a withdrawal becomes available and how much, and it can never be withdrawn.
This article is a summary. Your signed Plan and Rules Snapshot, the Trader Agreement and the Payout Policy govern where they differ.