How does trailing EOD differ from trailing intraday?

Trailing EOD only updates the high water mark at the end of each trading day based on your closing balance. Trailing intraday updates in real time based on your peak equity, including unrealized P&L from open positions. Intraday trailing is stricter because even momentary equity spikes raise the breach level permanently.

What happens when I hit the drawdown breach level?

Most prop firms will automatically close all open positions and either fail your evaluation or terminate your funded account. Some firms give a warning near the threshold, but once the breach level is hit, the account is typically locked immediately.

Do most prop firms use trailing or static drawdown?

It varies by firm and plan. Many popular firms like Apex Trader Funding use trailing EOD drawdown. Some firms offer static drawdown on higher-priced plans. Always check your specific firm's rules -- the drawdown type significantly affects your risk management strategy.

How should I adjust my trading for different drawdown types?

With trailing intraday, be cautious about letting winners run too far without taking partial profits, as the high water mark moves with unrealized P&L. With trailing EOD, you have more freedom during the day but should be mindful of your closing balance. With static drawdown, focus on consistent profitability since your buffer only grows.

Does the drawdown reset each day?

No. The max drawdown (also called the trailing or static drawdown) is an account-lifetime rule -- it tracks from the moment you start trading until the account is breached or you pass the evaluation. Do not confuse it with the daily loss limit, which is a separate rule that resets each day.

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Drawdown Calculator

Calculate your exact drawdown breach level for trailing EOD, trailing intraday, and static drawdown rules. Know exactly how much room you have left.

Account Settings

Drawdown Type

Starting Account Balance

Your initial account size

Max Drawdown (%)

Maximum allowed drawdown percentage

Current Balance

Your current account balance

Highest Recorded Balance

Highest end-of-day closing balance

Trailing EOD Drawdown

The trailing end-of-day drawdown tracks your highest end-of-day balance. The breach level ratchets up only when your account closes the day at a new high. Intraday equity swings do not move the threshold -- only your closing balance matters. This gives you more room to trade during the day without worrying about intraday peaks.

Drawdown Analysis

Drawdown Breach Level$48,600

Distance to Breach$3,400

Distance to Breach (%)6.54%

Reference High$54,000

Buffer Remaining62.96%

Equity Meter

Breach $48,600

Start $50,000

Current $52,000

High $54,000

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A trailing drawdown moves upward as your account reaches new highs, meaning the breach level increases with your profits. A static drawdown is fixed from your starting balance and never changes, so every dollar of profit adds to your safety buffer.

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