YRM Prop First Payout Requirements 2026

Getting your first payout from YRM Prop requires completing 10 profitable trading days with at least $150 profit each, maintaining consistency under the 20-40% rule depending on your account type, and hitting your first payout threshold.

I remember checking my dashboard obsessively during my first payout cycle—refreshing every hour to see if I'd accumulated enough profitable days. The wait feels eternal when you're close, but YRM Prop's requirements exist for good reasons: they want to see that you can trade profitably over multiple sessions, not just get lucky once or twice.

The 10-day minimum proved more challenging than I expected—not because I couldn't make $150 daily (that's straightforward with 5-10 minis), but because of the consistency rule management. One massive $3,000 day early in the cycle meant I had to grind out 12 more smaller wins just to dilute that percentage down. That's when I learned: pace yourself, don't blow your load on day 2, and remember that first payout is about proving consistency, not maximizing profit.

The 10 Profitable Trading Days Requirement

This is the foundation—you need 10 separate trading days where you close positive after commissions and fees.

What Counts as a "Profitable Day"

YRM Prop defines profitable days with specific criteria, and here's where many traders (myself included initially) get tripped up. It's not just "make any profit"—there's a minimum threshold.

The $150 rule:

• Net profit must exceed $150 after commissions
• Counts toward your 10-day minimum
• Below $150 = doesn't count (even if positive)

I found this out the hard way on day 7 of my first cycle. Made $142 on a slow Tuesday—thought I was golden. Checked the dashboard next morning and still showed 6/10 profitable days. Contacted support: "Profit must exceed $150 to count toward requirement." Annoying at the time, but it makes sense—YRM Prop wants meaningful profitability, not traders grinding out $20 days just to hit the count.

Why $150 specifically?

Honestly, it's probably arbitrary, but it serves a purpose. With even the smallest 50K Challenge account (5 mini contracts), $150 represents about 6 ES points or 1.5 NQ points. That's achievable without forcing trades, but it's enough to demonstrate you're actually participating in the market with conviction.

How to track your count:

YRM Prop's dashboard shows your profitable day count in real-time (or close to it). But I recommend tracking manually too:

• Spreadsheet with date, P&L, running total
• Note which days exceeded $150
• Calculate consistency percentage as you go
• Better to know where you stand than rely solely on platform

Common misconceptions I had:

❌ "Break-even days count" → No, must exceed $150

❌ "Weekends reset the count" → No, only trades on actual trading days matter

❌ "Can accumulate 10 days over multiple months" → Actually yes, but you'd want to hit first payout faster

The Reality of 10 Days in Practice

Ten trading days sounds simple. In practice, here's how it actually played out for me:

First attempt (50K Challenge):

• Day 1-3: Made $150+ easily, felt confident
• Day 4: Massive winner $2,100 (later regretted due to consistency)
• Day 5-8: Tried forcing smaller wins, stressed about percentages
• Day 9: Lost -$680, frustrated
• Day 10: Made $420, finally hit 7 profitable days
• Day 11-14: Ground out 3 more profitable days to reach 10
• Total timeline: 14 actual trading days, 10 profitable

Second attempt (100K Prime):

• Day 1-5: Consistent $300-$600 days, no heroes
• Day 6: -$320 loss (kept trading, managed consistency)
• Day 7-12: Steady $400-$800 days
• Total timeline: 12 trading days, 10 profitable

The difference? Second time I wasn't trying to hit home runs. Just solid base hits every session. That's the mindset YRM Prop rewards.

Timeline expectations by account type:

Pro tip: Don't rush this. I've seen traders force trades on day 9 trying to hit the 10-day mark faster, blow up their account with a bad setup, and breach entirely. The 10 days will come naturally if you're trading your actual strategy. If you're struggling to hit 10 profitable days over 4-6 weeks, that's a signal your edge needs work before worrying about payouts.

Consistency Rule Management

This is where first payouts get derailed. YRM Prop's consistency requirements mean your best day can't exceed a certain percentage of your total profits.

Understanding the Percentage Limits

Different account types have different consistency rules:

Starter Challenge (evaluation phase):

• 50% consistency — Most lenient
• Best day can be up to 50% of total profits
• Example: $6,000 total profit, best day can be $3,000

Prime Account (Challenge-earned post-funding):

• 35-40% consistency — Moderate restriction
• Best day limited to 35-40% of total
• Example: $6,000 total, best day max $2,100-$2,400

Instant Prime (purchased accounts):

• 20% consistency — Most restrictive
• Best day can't exceed 20% of total
• Example: $6,000 total, best day max $1,200

Here's what nobody tells you: the consistency rule gets tighter as your account progresses. During evaluation (50%), I could have one monster day and still pass easily. Post-funding (35-40%), I had to be more careful. On Instant Prime accounts, the 20% rule forces genuine consistency—you literally cannot rely on one big winner.

Real Examples of Consistency Failures

My personal violation (Prime account, 35% rule):

After 8 profitable days, my stats looked good:

• Total profit: $4,200
• Best day: $1,680 (40%)
• Everything seemed fine

Days 9-10 I made $180 and $220 (slow days). Requested payout.

Denied.

Final totals:

• Total profit: $4,600
• Best day: $1,680
• Percentage: $1,680 ÷ $4,600 = 36.5%
• Rule limit: 35%
• Violation by 1.5%

I had to trade another week, adding $1,400 more profit to dilute the percentage:

• New total: $6,000
• Best day still: $1,680
• New percentage: $1,680 ÷ $6,000 = 28%
• Finally passed

The lesson? Track your consistency percentage after EVERY session, not just at the end. One massive day early in the cycle can haunt you for weeks.

Practical Consistency Management

Strategy 1: Front-load smaller wins

Start your payout cycle with consistent $300-$600 days. Build a base of 5-6 profitable days at moderate levels. Then if you hit a big winner later, you have dilution built in.

Strategy 2: Stop at 80% of max

If your rule is 35%, keep your best day under 28% (80% of 35%). Safety buffer prevents accidentally violating as you add more days.

Strategy 3: Post-big-win response

Hit a $2,000 day when you only have $3,000 total? (That's 67%—way over most limits.) You have two options:

1. Grind dilution — Trade for many more days until percentage drops
2. Reset cycle — Request payout of what you can, start fresh

I usually choose option 1 unless I'm close to my payout cap anyway.

The spreadsheet you need:

Create a simple tracker with these columns:

• Date
• Daily P&L
• Running Total Profit
• Best Day So Far
• Best Day %
• Status (On Track / Warning / Violation)

Update it every single day. Trust me, you don't want to discover a violation when you're ready to withdraw.

First Payout Threshold Requirements

Beyond the 10 days and consistency, you need enough profit to actually request a withdrawal.

Minimum Withdrawal Amount

YRM Prop's minimum withdrawal is $200. But here's the nuance: your first payout is capped by progressive limits regardless of how much you've accumulated.

First payout caps by account size:

My first payout strategy:

I always withdraw something close to the cap but not necessarily maxing it out. Why? Because withdrawing resets your trailing drawdown buffer on Prime accounts. If I made $2,000 on a 100K account, I'd withdraw $1,800, leaving $200 cushion. That extra $200 stays in the account, increasing my breach threshold slightly, giving me breathing room for the next cycle.

The psychological factor:

Your first payout is huge mentally. It proves the model works. I remember my first withdrawal from YRM Prop—$1,287 net hitting my Rise account 18 hours after approval. That money felt different than personal trading profits. It validated months of evaluation grinding. Don't underestimate that psychological boost.

Common First Payout Mistakes

Let me walk you through the failures I've witnessed (and experienced):

Mistake 1: Requesting Too Early

What happens:

• You hit day 9 with $1,400 profit, $150 minimum on each
• Request payout immediately
• Denied: Only 9 days counted (one day was $148, rounded below threshold)

The fix:Always have 11-12 profitable days before requesting first payout. Safety buffer ensures you don't discover a day didn't count.

Mistake 2: Ignoring Consistency Until End

What happens:

• Trade for 10 days, accumulate $3,500 profit
• Best day: $1,600 (45.7% of total)
• Rule limit: 35%
• Request payout
• Denied: Consistency violation

The fix:Check consistency percentage after EVERY trading session. Don't wait until you're ready to withdraw.

Mistake 3: Not Accounting for Commissions

What happens:

• Think you made $155 on day 7
• Platform shows $147 net after commissions
• Day doesn't count toward 10-day minimum

The fix:Always calculate profit AFTER commissions. If trading MES with $1.60 round-trip and you made 5 trades, that's $8 in commissions. Your $155 gross is $147 net—doesn't count.

Mistake 4: Weekend Anxiety Leading to Overtrading

What happens:

• Hit 9 profitable days on Thursday
• Don't want to wait until Monday for day 10
• Force trades Friday in choppy market
• Lose -$800, breach account

The fix:The 10 days will come. Don't force it. I'd rather wait 3 days for a proper setup than blow an account trying to hit day 10 on a bad market day.

First Payout Timeline

How long does the entire process take from starting a funded account to receiving money?

My actual timelines:

50K Challenge (first funded account):

• Week 1-2: Passed evaluation
• Week 3: Received Prime account activation
• Week 3-5: Accumulated 10 profitable days (14 total trading days)
• Week 5: Requested payout ($1,320 gross)
• Week 5: Approved within 19 hours
• Week 5: Received $1,188 net in Rise account
• Total time: 5 weeks from funding to money in hand

100K Instant Prime (second account):

• Day 1: Purchased account, started trading same day
• Week 1-3: Accumulated 10 profitable days (12 total trading days)
• Week 3: Requested payout ($1,850 gross)
• Week 3: Approved within 11 hours
• Week 3: Received $1,665 net in Rise
• Total time: 3 weeks from purchase to money in hand

The Instant Prime was faster because no evaluation phase, but the 10-day requirement is the same regardless of account type.

Verification and KYC Requirements

Before YRM Prop processes your first payout, you need to complete KYC verification through Rise.

What you'll need:

• Government-issued ID (passport or driver's license)
• Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement)
• Selfie holding ID (yes, really)

I completed this during my evaluation phase, so when I hit 10 days, everything was ready. Don't wait until you're ready to withdraw—do KYC as soon as you get your funded account.

Processing time:

• KYC verification: 24-48 hours typically
• Some traders report instant approval
• Mine took 31 hours (submitted on weekend)

First Payout FAQ

How many profitable days do I need for first payout?

10 profitable trading days where each day exceeds $150 profit after commissions. Days below $150 don't count toward the requirement.

What's the minimum first withdrawal amount?

$200 minimum withdrawal at YRM Prop, but your first payout is capped by progressive limits ($1,500-$2,500 depending on account size).

How long does it take to accumulate 10 profitable days?

Typically 2-5 weeks depending on trading frequency. Full-time traders (5 days/week) hit it in 2-3 weeks; part-time traders take 4-5 weeks.

What happens if I violate the consistency rule?

Payout request denied. You must continue trading to dilute your best day percentage below the limit, then request again.

Can I withdraw less than my first payout cap?

Yes, but most traders maximize first payout to prove capability and receive psychological validation.

Do losing days reset my profitable day count?

No, losing days don't affect your count. You simply need 10 separate profitable days (>$150 each) total.

How long after requesting does first payout arrive?

Typically 24-48 hours for approval, then 1-3 days for funds to reach your Rise account depending on withdrawal method.

What if I hit 10 days but violated consistency?

You cannot withdraw. Continue trading to add more profit and dilute your best day percentage below the limit.

Can I trade while my first payout is processing?

Yes, you can continue trading. The payout processes from your balance at time of request.

Do weekends count toward the 10-day requirement?

No, only actual trading days where you execute trades count toward the 10-day minimum.

What happens if my first payout gets denied?

You'll receive notification explaining why (usually consistency violation or insufficient profitable days). Fix the issue and resubmit.

Should I withdraw the maximum on first payout?

Personal preference, but I recommend withdrawing 90-95% of your cap, leaving small buffer to increase your breach threshold for next cycle.

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