Prop firm profit splits, side by side
Most futures prop firms pay 90% of a payout to the trader and keep 10%. Apex pays 100% on its PA accounts. MyFundedFutures Builder and Take Profit Trader's PRO account pay 80%. On a $2,000 payout that's the difference between $1,600 and $2,000 in your pocket.
The splits
| Firm and funded account | Trader keeps | Firm keeps |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Trader Funding PA | 100% | 0% |
| Topstep Express Funded Account | 90% | 10% |
| Alpha Futures Zero | 90% | 10% |
| Lucid Trading LucidFlex | 90% | 10% |
| Tradeify Growth | 90% | 10% |
| Bulenox | 90% | 10% |
| MyFundedFutures Rapid | 90% | 10% |
| MyFundedFutures Builder | 80% | 20% |
| Take Profit Trader PRO | 80% | 20% |
Numbers are from each firm's own help pages on the dates listed below. Firms change these often; the firm's page is the one that counts.
What the split does to a real payout
On a $2,000 payout request:
- 100%: $2,000
- 90/10: $1,800
- 80/20: $1,600
Over ten payouts the gap between 80% and 100% is $4,000. That's real money, but it's rarely what decides how much you take home.
What matters more than the split
Caps. Many accounts limit each request, for example to a fixed dollar amount on a 50K. A big month still pays out in pieces.
The buffer. Most firms want profit above a safety level before the first payout. That money stays in the account.
Consistency on payouts. Some firms apply a best-day rule to withdrawals, not just to the eval. One big day can delay a payout.
The payout rules guide puts caps, buffers and qualifying days side by side, and the payout tax guide covers what's left after the IRS.
Before you pick by split
Pick the eval whose drawdown fits how you trade, then look at the split. A 100% split on an account you keep blowing pays nothing. Practice the rules first in the simulator.
Questions people actually ask
What is a normal profit split for a futures prop firm?
90/10 in the trader's favor is the most common split among the firms we track. Apex pays 100%, and a few accounts pay 80%.
Does Bulenox pay 100% of the first $10,000?
Not according to its own FAQ, which says the split is 90/10 in your favor. Some third-party sites still list older terms, so check the firm's page.
Is a higher split always better?
No. Payout caps, the buffer you must leave in the account and consistency rules decide how much you can actually withdraw. A 100% split on a capped payout can pay less than 90% on an uncapped one.
Blow it here, not on a paid eval
Run the same rules on your own trades in the simulator. Free, no card, and a blown account costs you nothing but pride.
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