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Difference between Introducing Broker (IB) and Cost Per Action (CPA)

PrimeXBT Partners offers two core payout models in the Affiliate program: Revenue Share (RevShare) and Cost Per Action (CPA). Both reward you for referring new and unique clients, but they work in different ways

Revenue Share (RevShare)?

Revenue Share is applicable for all clients who have signed up under our partnership Introducing Broker (IB) program.

RevShare is a commission model where PrimeXBT shares part of the earnings generated from your referred clients’ trading activity (for example, from commissions and/or spread). With RevShare, your earnings are linked to how active your referred traders are over time.

Best fit: partners who focus on long-term value, retention, and active trading communities.

Cost Per Action (CPA)

Cost Per Action is applicable for all clients who have signed up under our partnership Cost Per Action (CPA) program.

CPA is a one-time fixed commission paid for each new and unique client you refer, once the required conditions are met. In the PrimeXBT Affiliate program, CPA payouts are based on the client’s First Time Deposit (FTD).

Important note: CPA is performance-based. Qualification for CPA payouts depends on predefined quality and effectiveness thresholds assessed by PrimeXBT’s Machine Learning algorithm, using metrics like FTD amount, engagement, and trading activity.

Best fit: partners who prefer a clear one-off payout tied to qualified acquisition.

How FTD is defined for CPA

CPA FTD is calculated as the cumulative sum of deposits made within 24 hours after the initial first deposit. This value is used to determine the CPA payout tier.

Quick way to choose

Choose RevShare if you want ongoing earnings tied to client trading activity.
Choose CPA if you want a one-time payout per qualified client based on FTD and traffic quality assessment.

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