Yes, to be eligible for a payout, along with meeting all other stated requirements, the minimum simulated profit must be 1% of the Initial Balance (before split) across all programs.
Example:
Account Size: $10,000
Simulated Profit (1%): $100
Eligible for Payout
Account Size: $10,000
Simulated Profit (0.5%): $50
Not Eligible for Payout