4PropTrader drawdown rules
When the loss limit rises, what it is measured against, where it stops rising and what a payout does to it, in the firm’s own words.
What makes the loss limit rise · phase 1
Our reading
It rises with the day's closing balance
“The Pro Drawdown EOD is calculated dynamically at the end of each trading day.”rules page · 4proptrader.com/en/futures/rules-definitions · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures Evaluation
What makes the loss limit rise · funded
Our reading
It rises with the day's closing balance
“The Drawdown Loss Limit will increase by a predetermined increment as your account balance grows.”rules page · 4proptrader.com/en/funded/funded-trader-rules-futures · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures Evaluation
What the limit is measured against · phase 1
Our reading
Live equity, open trades included
“If your account balance touches or falls below this value, your evaluation account becomes ineligible for funding.”rules page · 4proptrader.com/en/futures/rules-definitions · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures Evaluation
What the limit is measured against · funded
Our reading
Live equity, open trades included
“Please make sure that your Account Balance does not reach or exceed the EOD Drawdown.”rules page · 4proptrader.com/en/funded/funded-trader-rules-futures · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures Evaluation
Where the limit stops rising
Our reading
At your starting balance
“Once the Pro Drawdown EOD reaches your initial starting balance, it becomes fixed for the remainder of your evaluation.”rules page · 4proptrader.com/en/futures/rules-definitions · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures Evaluation
Daily limit · phase 1
“ONLY FOR FUNDED ACCOUNTS To support consistent risk management and encourage sustainable trading practices, funded traders are subject to a Daily Loss Limit.”rules page · 4proptrader.com/en/futures/rules-definitions · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures Evaluation
Daily limit · funded
“For instance, if you're using a 50K account with an initial Drawdown Limit of $2,500, your Daily Loss Limit will be set at $1,250.”rules page · 4proptrader.com/en/futures/rules-definitions · 2026-09-13 · saved copy
Plans: Futures Evaluation
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