What is Profit Split?
The percentage of profits a funded trader keeps versus what the prop firm takes — typically 80–90% to the trader.
The profit split is the arrangement between a funded trader and the prop firm governing how profits are divided. Most prop firms offer 80–90% to the trader and keep 10–20%.
Common profit split structures:
| Firm | Trader Share | Firm Share | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | 80–90% | 10–20% | 90% available via scaling plan |
| MyFundedFX | 80–85% | 15–20% | |
| E8 Funding | 80% | 20% | |
| Topstep | 90% | 10% |
Why prop firms take a cut:
The prop firm provides capital (risk), infrastructure, and absorbs losses if the trader underperforms. The profit split is compensation for this risk provision.
Scaling plans:
Most firms offer scaling plans — as you consistently hit profit targets, your account size increases and sometimes your profit split improves. FTMO's scaling plan can increase funded account size from $100k to $200k with demonstrated consistency.
The economics from a trader's perspective:
On a $100,000 funded account generating 5%/month:
On your own $100,000 account generating 5%/month:
The prop firm arrangement is most valuable when you cannot fund a large account yourself — you get $100k in capital for the price of a challenge fee ($200–$600).