Drawdown calculator
Prop firm drawdown calculator
Static vs trailing drawdown is the #1 thing traders misjudge — 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 — 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 — 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 published Propr rulebook. Propr drawdown rules explained →
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 and a breach is permanent. On top of that sits the daily loss: 3% (1-Step) / 5% (2-Step) of your start-of-day balance, snapshotted at 00:00 UTC and recomputed daily; the breach itself is measured on equity, floating P&L included (read on 12 September 2026).
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 — 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 published Propr rulebook and may change — 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.