Before you request a payout from E8 One or E8 One Crypto accounts, you should understand the mechanism behind Dynamic Drawdown and how it can affect your limits, because in certain situations, you need to leave a buffer.
Payout request:
Any payout amount you request is deducted from your account balance, but your Dynamic Drawdown loss level does not reset.
If your profit >= Dynamic Drawdown value, you can request a full payout; however, you must leave a drawdown buffer (the gap between your current balance and your Dynamic Drawdown loss level) to keep your Performance Account active.
Coach Play: Never request 100% of your available performance during payout.
A good rule of thumb: leave at least 2–3% in the account after every payout. You ensure you have enough reserve for error to continue trading the next day without hitting your Dynamic Drawdown levels.
Numbers in Context
Calculation: Current Available Drawdown − Payout Amount = New Remaining Buffer.
Calculation: $6,000 available drawdown − $4,000 payout = $2,000 remaining buffer.
Example with 6% Dynamic Drawdown and $100,000 Initial balance:
Scenario | Balance before Payout | Payout Amount | New Balance | Loss Level | Buffer Remaining |
Profit below 6% | $104,000 | $4,000 | $100,000 | $98,000 | ✅ $2,000 |
Safe Payout | $106,000 | $3,000 | $103,000 | $100,000 | ✅ $3,000 |
Risky Payout | $106,000 | $5,000 | $101,000 | $100,000 | ⚠️ $1,000 |
Full Payout | $106,000 | $6,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | ❌ FAILED |
Note: If the profit is below the Dynamic Drawdown amount (6% in this example), you can always request a full payout without violating the account. However Loss level of the Dynamic Drawdown won't reset even after payout.