# Payout Backing Mechanism

To keep the pool sustainable, we:

* Score traders post-evaluation and apply selective hedging
* Use risk management tools to cap payout risk from high-volatility behaviour
* Limit monthly passes to live with drawdown exposure control through our Live Funding Framework

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[Monthly Profit Cap (10%)](/data-engine/payout-backing-mechanism/monthly-profit-cap-10.md)
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[Live Funding Capacity](/data-engine/payout-backing-mechanism/live-funding-capacity.md)
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[Risk Management Strategies](/data-engine/payout-backing-mechanism/risk-management-strategies.md)
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