Prop firms compete loudly on profit split — 80%, 90%, even 100%. What decides your real income is everything around that number: when you become eligible, how much you may withdraw per request, caps on early payouts and how you are paid.
Profit split
The split is the share of profits you keep. QATS uses an 80% split, locked to the account at purchase so it cannot change mid-way.
Eligibility: days, winning days and profit
Most firms require a number of trading days or “winning days” (days above a minimum profit) before the first request. Some add a waiting period from the first funded trade, a consistency score, or a profit buffer above the starting balance.
On QATS the requirement is 5 winning days, each at least $50 on a $10K account (the minimum scales with size).
Caps and withdrawable share
Early payouts are usually capped so that one lucky cycle cannot withdraw more than the firm risked. QATS lets you request up to 50% of available profit per request, with the first payout capped at the account’s loss limit and higher caps after later payouts. The minimum request is $100.
Worked example
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Profit after qualifying days | $4,000 |
| Withdrawable share (50%) | $2,000 |
| First-payout cap | $3,000 |
| Requested amount | $2,000 |
| Trader share (80%) | $1,600 |
Payout methods and verification
Crypto prop firms usually pay in stablecoins such as USDT; some also offer bank transfer or payment platforms. Expect identity verification (KYC) before the first payout, and read the funded-account agreement for review times.
Why payout rules differ so much between firms
A firm’s payout design is its risk model. Firms that pay on demand usually compensate with tighter drawdown, consistency rules on funded accounts or lower caps. Firms with generous drawdown often require more days or winning days before the first request. Neither is better in general — the right fit depends on whether you trade often with small targets or rarely with larger ones.
Compare the time and profit required to reach the first payout on the same account size, not the headline split. A firm with an 80% split and a payout after five winning days can pay sooner than one with 90% and a 21-day wait.
Profit goals, buffers and consistency on funded accounts
Some firms require a profit buffer above the starting balance before any payout, so the first part of your profit is never withdrawable. Others apply a consistency rule on the funded stage, so one large day delays the request.
On QATS the payout buffer is $0 on the current plans, and the consistency rule applies only during the evaluation. The requirement on the funded account is the 5 winning days with the size-based minimum shown on your plan.
Checklist before you buy
- How many days until the first payout request?
- Is there a consistency rule on the funded account?
- What share of profit can I request, and what are the caps?
- Which payout methods and fees apply?
- Is the evaluation fee refunded with a payout?
Frequently asked questions
01What is a good profit split for a prop firm?
80% is the common baseline in 2026; some firms offer 90% or more, sometimes as a paid add-on or after scaling. Compare eligibility rules and caps alongside the split.
02How long does a prop firm payout take?
After approval, crypto payouts typically arrive within one to a few business days. The time to become eligible matters more.
03Are prop firm payouts real money?
Yes — payouts are real payments, even though most funded accounts trade in a simulated environment. They depend on eligibility, verification and the firm’s agreement.
Educational content, not investment advice. QATS evaluations and initial funded accounts are simulated; payouts depend on eligibility, verification and the applicable agreement.