The Payout Rules define when and how traders on a funded NOVA account may request withdrawals. Payouts are available only on funded accounts.
In short: Bi-weekly payouts (weekly with the add-on), 90% profit split (100% with the add-on), 2% minimum withdrawal, ESS of 20% or lower required, and drawdown locks at the starting balance after a payout.
Payout overview
Rule | Details |
Payout eligibility | Evaluation: not available. Funded: available. |
Standard payout frequency | One payout request every two weeks (14 days). Payout cycles reset after an approved withdrawal. |
Optional payout upgrade | 7 Day Payout Upgrade: payout requests allowed every 7 days. All payout conditions must still be met and the upgrade does not override risk or consistency rules. |
Profit split | Standard: 90% to trader. Optional upgrade: 100% payout (20% add-on during checkout). |
Minimum withdrawal | 2% of the initial balance |
Payout cap | $25,000 in net profits and total withdrawals within any rolling 30-day period, across all your funded accounts |
Requirements before requesting a payout
To qualify for a payout:
Account must be in good standing.
No hard breach present.
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 an ESS of 20% or lower. If ESS exceeds the threshold, the payout is not eligible and the trader must continue trading. For full details on how the ESS rule works, see NOVA Accounts - Understanding the Equity Stability Score (ESS).
Lock Upon Payout (LUP)
After a payout, the drawdown will lock at the starting balance. For full details on how the LUP works, see NOVA Lock Upon Payout (LUP).
Payout cap policy
To ensure the long-term stability and financial health of Top One Trader, Traders are permitted to retain a maximum of $25,000 in net profits and total withdrawals within any rolling thirty (30) day period across all trading accounts owned by the Trader. If a Trader's combined net profits and withdrawals exceed $25,000 during any 30-day period, any excess profits may be deducted from the Trader's account balance(s). This policy is designed to support the continued sustainability and balanced growth of the Company while ensuring fair resource allocation for the benefit of all Traders and stakeholders.
Example: If a Trader receives $15,000 in payouts on Account A and $10,000 in payouts on Account B within the same 30-day period, the Trader has reached the maximum allowable payout amount of $25,000. Any additional profits generated above this limit during that 30-day period may be removed from the account balance until the rolling 30-day period resets.
Note: The $25,000 cap applies to the combined total of all funded accounts owned by the same Trader.