At Futures Elite, traders in our simulation environment can earn a maximum payout of $13,000 before being considered for a transition to live trading accounts. This standard payout cap is designed to encourage traders to focus on developing robust trading strategies and effective risk management skills. However, we do recognize exceptional performance and consistency, and in such cases, the payout limit may be extended on a case-by-case basis or the user contacted to be passed to a live account sooner than expected. Our ultimate goal is to smoothly transition proficient and consistent traders into live trading environments where they have greater opportunities for success and higher earnings potential.