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Prop Firm Drawdown Calculator

Estimate your prop firm drawdown level, account buffer, and distance from violation. This works for trailing drawdown and static drawdown style accounts.

How the prop firm drawdown calculator works

A static drawdown usually stays fixed below the starting balance. A trailing drawdown moves up as your account reaches new highs.

Static drawdown level = starting balance - drawdown amount

Trailing drawdown level = high water mark - drawdown amount

Some prop firms stop trailing the drawdown once it reaches the starting balance. Others may use different rules, so always verify your firm’s specific terms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is prop firm drawdown?

Prop firm drawdown is the maximum loss limit allowed by a trading evaluation or funded account. If the account balance or equity falls below the drawdown limit, the trader may fail the account or lose access to funding.

What is the difference between trailing drawdown and static drawdown?

A trailing drawdown usually moves up as the account reaches new highs, while a static drawdown stays fixed at a set level. Trailing drawdowns can be harder to manage because the loss limit may rise as profits increase.

What happens if my account hits the drawdown limit?

In most prop firm rules, hitting the drawdown limit means the account fails or is closed. Always check the specific firm's rules because each firm may calculate drawdown differently.

Does this calculator work for all prop firms?

It can help estimate common drawdown scenarios, but prop firms use different rules for trailing drawdown, daily loss limits, end-of-day balance, and intraday equity. Always compare the result with the official rulebook.

How does "trailing stops at starting balance" work?

Some prop firm drawdowns trail upward while the account grows, but stop trailing once the threshold reaches the starting balance. After that, the drawdown level may remain fixed.