Futures - Sim Brokerage Account Payout Guide:

One of the key benefits of sim brokerage accounts is that traders are not required to meet a specific profit target before being able to request a withdrawal. This means that once you’ve earned profits in your account, you can access them whenever you’re ready, offering more freedom and flexibility compared to other trading programs that impose strict profit thresholds. Your account MUST be above the original starting balance and in profit to request a payout.  

There is a minimum withdrawal amount of $250. This ensures that withdrawals are worth processing and helps maintain the efficiency of the payout system. Please note that this applies to every withdrawal request you make. 

Traders can request withdrawals every 10 trading days. This is measured in actual trading days—days when a trade has been opened and closed on the same day. It is important to note that this is not measured in calendar days but in actual days that meet the trading activity requirement. 

When it comes to the profits you make on your sim brokerage account, you keep 90% of those profits, and Halcyon Trader Funding retains 10%. This profit-sharing structure ensures that traders are highly incentivized to perform well while maintaining a sustainable and profitable relationship for both parties 

To ensure fairness and maintain a manageable payout system, we implement the following payout limits: 

• Payouts 1–4: For the first 4 (four) payouts, there is a maximum withdrawal limit of $3,000 per payout. 

• • 5th Payout and Beyond: After the 4th payout, there is a cap on how much you
  can withdraw. From that point on, you can withdraw up to $10,000 per withdrawal, based on the available funds in your account. At this point the company may opt to
  move you to a Live Brokerage Account. If this is the case than the rules regarding
  payouts of live brokerage account would apply going forward. Please note we have a no payout cap in live Brokerage 

Trader must have 45 trading days measured in actual trading days not calendar days showing consistent trading behaviors or have successfully submitted and been approved for 4 (four) payouts in a sim brokerage account before being offered to move to a real market real capital live brokerage account or trader can use withdrawn profits to open leveraged profit live brokerage accounts. The company will notify trader of the intent to transfer trader to a real market real capital live brokerage account. Once trader is transferred the payout policy regarding real capital live brokerage accounts applies.  

Important Rule – Sim Brokerage Accounts

Trade size consistency is required to remain in good standing.

Once you've reached your funded account’s profit target, you are expected to continue trading at or near the same size. Significantly reducing your trade size—especially during payout periods—may be considered a violation of our consistency standards.

• Example: If you traded 3 mini contracts to qualify, consistently dropping to 1 mini or a few micros without a clear trading rationale is not acceptable.

• Manipulation is not tolerated: A reduction in trade size of more than 30% may be viewed as an attempt to game the system and can result in consequences.

Violations may result in:

• Account suspension

• Termination

Bottom line: We are looking for committed, consistent traders—not those who adjust their size just to meet payout requirements or minimize risk post-qualification.