Understanding Prop Firm Drawdown Rules
PROP FIRM DRAWDOWN RULES
WHAT IS DRAWDOWN?
Drawdown is the loss from your account peak. Prop firms set maximum allowed drawdown.
DAILY DRAWDOWN
Maximum loss in one trading day. Usually 4-5%.
TOTAL DRAWDOWN
Maximum loss from starting balance. Usually 10-12%.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU BREACH?
Account termination. You lose the funded account.
HOW TO STAY SAFE
- Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
- Stop trading at 50% of daily limit
- Use proper position sizing
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