Static drawdown
The breach level stays fixed from the starting balance. Profit does not usually move the maximum loss line higher.
Prop firm drawdown calculator
Prop firm drawdown calculator
Estimate your current loss limit, breach level and remaining equity buffer under static, trailing, end-of-day trailing or intraday trailing drawdown. Use this before buying a forex prop firm evaluation or sizing a trade near the limit.
Calculate drawdown buffer
Use the same account size and drawdown type shown in the firm's official rulebook. For trailing drawdown, this static tool estimates the reference high from the values you enter.
Disclaimer: this calculator is an estimate. Prop firms can define drawdown from balance, equity, end-of-day balance, intraday equity, deposits, payouts or add-ons. Verify the official rulebook before buying or trading near a limit.
Rule explanations
Static vs trailing drawdown
Trailing drawdown
The breach level moves up as the account reaches new highs. It can make the real buffer smaller after profitable periods.
End-of-day trailing
The line usually updates from end-of-day balance, which can be less strict than intraday equity trailing. Confirm the exact rule.
Intraday trailing
The line can update from equity highs during the day, so open profit may raise the failure level before the trade closes.
Daily drawdown
Many firms also enforce a separate daily drawdown limit. This calculator focuses on maximum drawdown mechanics.
Official rulebook
Use the result as a planning tool, then confirm whether the firm uses balance, equity, closed P/L or daily resets.
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Prop firm drawdown FAQ
Static drawdown usually keeps the breach line fixed from the starting balance. A $100,000 account with $10,000 static drawdown would have an estimated failure level of $90,000.
Trailing drawdown moves the breach line higher as the account reaches new highs. It can reduce the remaining buffer after profits.
End-of-day trailing drawdown typically updates at the end of the trading day from balance rather than every intraday equity high. The exact definition varies by firm.
Intraday trailing drawdown can move with real-time equity highs. This is often more restrictive because open profit can lift the breach level before the trade is closed.
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