Prop Firm Profit Splits: What's Common and What Matters
Your split is your share of each payout. The most common splits, how they change, and why a higher split isn't always more money.
By Prop Firm Duel · · updated Sep 27, 2026
A prop firm profit split is your share of the profit you withdraw from a funded account. With a 90% split, you keep $900 of every $1,000 payout. In our data, 80% and 90% splits are the most common, and some programs advertise 100% on early payouts.
Key takeaways
- The split applies to each payout, not to your account balance or your fees.
- Of 39 programs we track with a published split, 17 pay 80%, 13 pay 90%, 4 advertise 100%, 4 pay 70% and 1 pays 95%.
- Some programs raise the split over time, or pay a different split once you're moved to a live account.
- A higher split doesn't always mean more money. Payout rules and fees matter as much.
How does a profit split work?
When you request a payout, the firm pays you your percentage and keeps the rest. Request $2,000 with an 80% split, and you receive $1,600. The split never touches your fees, which you've already paid, and it doesn't apply to profit you leave in the account.
What profit splits are most common?
When we checked on September 26 and 27, 2026, 39 programs published a split:
- 80%: 17 programs
- 90%: 13 programs
- 100%: 4 programs
- 70%: 4 programs
- 95%: 1 program
See every program with a 90% split on our 90% profit split prop firms page.
Do profit splits change over time?
At some firms, yes. A split can change in three common ways:
- It rises after a set number of payouts or a profit milestone.
- It starts at 100% for an initial amount, then drops to a lower split.
- It depends on the account type. Take Profit Trader, for example, lists 80% on its simulated PRO account and 90% on its live PRO+ account.
Some firms also sell a higher split as an add-on at checkout. Goat Funded Futures, for example, lists a 90% split as an add-on for 20% more on one of its programs.
Does a higher split mean more money?
Not always. Take two programs that each earn you $6,000 in profit over three months:
| Program A | Program B | |
|---|---|---|
| Split | 90% | 80% |
| Profit you can withdraw | $3,000 (payout caps) | $6,000 (no caps) |
| You receive | $2,700 | $4,800 |
Program A's better split lost to Program B's looser payout rules. Caps, buffers and winning-day minimums decide how much of your profit you can actually withdraw, so read them alongside the split. How prop firm payouts work covers each one.
Common questions
Is the split taken before or after fees?
The split applies only to the payout amount. Your fees are separate costs you've already paid.
Is a 100% profit split real?
Yes, but often with conditions, such as a limit on the amount or number of payouts. Read the terms.
Can a firm change my split?
Firms can change terms for new accounts. Save a copy of the terms when you buy. Compare total costs with the All-in Cost tool and see every program on our firm pages.
How we got these numbers
Figures come from each firm's own website, reviewed by a person on September 26–27, 2026. Confirm current terms on the firm's site. See our methodology.
Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Prop firm evaluations and most funded accounts trade in a simulated environment, and payouts depend on meeting each firm's rules. Everything on this site is general education, not financial advice. Rules and prices change: always read the firm's current terms before you buy. We have no affiliate or paid relationship with any firm listed. Our disclosure.