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Drawdown calculator

Prop firm drawdown calculator

Static vs trailing drawdown is the #1 thing traders misjudge โ€” and the fastest way to fail a challenge you were actually winning. Set your account size and see exactly where the floor sits under each model, with Propr's real limits built in.

Liquidation floor

$47,000

Breach if equity hits $47,000

Room from your peak

$5,000

Buffer from start: $3,000

Static drawdown

The floor is fixed at the start: account size minus the drawdown. Give back profit and the floor never moves, so a round-trip up-then-down can't blow you up as long as you stay above the original line. Propr's 1-Step evals (Turbo & Classic) use static โ€” the friendlier model.

Trailing drawdown

The floor follows your peak equity upward, staying the drawdown amount below your highest point. Run up +5% then give it back and the floor has risen with you โ€” so the same trade that's fine under static can breach under trailing. Propr's 2-Step uses 8% trailing.

Both limits on Propr are equity-based and a breach is permanent. Numbers here are from the Propr rulebook v1.0.3. Propr drawdown rules explained โ†’

Drawdown FAQ

Is static or trailing drawdown better?+

Static is friendlier: the floor never moves, so giving back open profit can't fail you. Trailing raises the floor as your equity peaks, which punishes round-trips. Propr's 1-Step evaluations use static, which is a real edge for most traders.

What drawdown does Propr use?+

Classic 1-Step: 6% static. Turbo 1-Step: 3% static. Classic 2-Step: 8% trailing. All are equity-based, with a 3โ€“5% fixed daily loss on top, and a breach is permanent.

How is the trailing floor calculated here?+

This tool trails your peak equity by a fixed dollar amount equal to the drawdown percentage of your starting balance โ€” a common, conservative interpretation. Always confirm the exact mechanic in the firm's rulebook, since some firms trail differently or lock the floor at breakeven.

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Educational tool only, not investment or trading advice. Figures reflect the Propr rulebook v1.0.3 (July 2026) and may change โ€” verify on Propr's site. Affiliate disclosure: we earn a commission if you sign up via our link. Leveraged trading carries a high risk of loss.

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