Static drawdown example
On a $100,000 account with 8% static drawdown, the account generally cannot fall below $92,000. Unlike trailing drawdown, that threshold does not rise when the account reaches $103,000.
Keyword cluster page
Prop firm static drawdown: fixed rules are simpler, not risk-free
Static drawdown means the maximum loss line does not trail every new high. Balance-based drawdown may also ignore open P&L until trades close. Both can make risk planning clearer than intraday trailing drawdown.
What this page covers
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Practical guide
Balance-based drawdown
Balance-based rules focus on closed P&L, while equity-based rules include open trades. Traders must know which measure triggers breach.
Payout buffer
Even with static drawdown, withdrawing too much can leave the account fragile. Keep a buffer above the loss limit after payouts.
Selection checklist
- Static threshold
- Balance vs equity
- Daily reset basis
- Post-payout level
- Minimum buffer
SEO and trader note
This page is written to match the exact search intent without stuffing keywords. Prop firm rules change often, so always confirm the live rulebook, payout policy and legal entity before paying for an account.
FAQs
Is static drawdown best?
It is easier to model, but target, payout and daily loss rules still matter.
What is balance-based drawdown?
A rule based on closed account balance rather than open equity.
Can static drawdown accounts still fail intraday?
Yes, if equity or daily rules are breached.
Compare the rulebook before the account size.
Use this guide with the broader prop firm comparison pages to check drawdown, payout access, platform fit and country restrictions.