NOVA Payout Rules
The Payout Rules define when and how traders on a funded NOVA account may request withdrawals.
Payouts are available only on funded accounts.
Payout Eligibility by Stage
Account Stage | Payouts |
Evaluation | Not available |
Funded | Available |
Standard Payout Frequency
Funded NOVA accounts follow a bi weekly payout cycle.
One payout request every two weeks (14 days)
Payout cycles reset after an approved withdrawal
Optional Payout Upgrade
Traders may select a 7 Day Payout Upgrade.
With this add on:
Payout requests allowed every 7 days
All payout conditions must still be met
Does not override risk or consistency rules
Profit Split
Rule | Condition |
Standard Split | 90% to trader |
Optional Upgrade | 100% payout (20% add on during checkout) |
Minimum Withdrawal Amount
Minimum withdrawal: 2% from the initial balance
Requirements Before Requesting a Payout
To qualify for payout:
Account must be in good standing
No hard breach present
Daily Loss Limit respected
Max Drawdown respected
ESS Consistency Rule met (20% or lower)
2% minimum payout
All rules must be satisfied simultaneously.
ESS Consistency Check
Payout approval requires:
20% ESS or lower
If ESS exceeds the threshold:
Payout are not eligible
Trader must continue trading
Lock Upon Payout (LUP)
After a payout:
Drawdown will lock at the starting balance.
(See dedicated LUP article for full mechanics)