How Traders Get Paid
Our framework emphasizes longevity, adherence to program standards, and disciplined risk management.
Benchmarks
Benchmarks measure structured progression during the Evaluation phase.
Once a trader accumulates the required 6–8 Benchmarks on a single account and meets longevity, compliance, and risk management standards, they transition to Real Prop consideration
Signing Bonuses
- Based on account size
- Not tied to trading profitability or future results
- Released in a defined structure upon transition
| Account Size | Signing Bonus |
|---|---|
| 12.5K Futures / 25K Stocks | $5,625 |
| 25K Futures / 50K Stocks | $11,250 |
- Up to five (5) Signing Bonuses per asset class
- Futures traders may receive up to three (3) Real Prop accounts
- Stock traders may receive up to one (1) Real Prop account
Real Prop Payout Structure
- 80 / 20 payout split
- No payout caps
- Qualifying profitable trading days required prior to payout eligibility
PropShopTrader Model vs. Typical Sim Models
| Category | PropShopTrader | Typical Sim Models |
|---|---|---|
| Progression | Structured Benchmark system | Large targets |
| Time Pressure | No expiration windows | Often time-restricted |
| Rules | Defined and transparent | Frequently complex |
| Scaling | Real capital progression | Often capped or limited |
| Behavioral Incentives | Risk-managed participation | Fast-reset cycles |
Compliance Disclosure: Signing Bonuses are not tied to trading performance, profitability, or future results. Advancement to the Real Prop Phase is based on the completion of defined benchmark and time-based requirements and remains subject to firm risk and compliance review. Signing Bonuses are issued only after execution of the applicable Real Prop Trading Agreement and at the firm’s discretion.
